An online consumer rights advocacy platform, Consumersng, has named Chairman, Ifeanyi Ubah FC, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah among other eminent Nigerians in its 10 outstanding personalities who impacted Nigeria positively in year 2016.

Each year, Consumersng recognizes individuals, organizations and governmental bodies who have demonstrated strong commitments to serving Nigeria while maintaining a global mindset.

The group said Ifeanyi Ubah is being recognized for “his exemplary leadership and roles played in the improvement of Nigeria’s league games.

Others listed for the awards are Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki who was conferred with a leadership award for the several pro-people roles played by the 8th assembly under his leadership and Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode with his counterpart in Kebbi, Atiku Bagudu, chosen for the agricultural business relationship between the two states which apart from feeding several homes kept thousands of Nigerian farmers in Kebbi employed at a time the country is in dire need of a boost in local production/consumption.

Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah

Other awardees include philanthropist, Tony Elumelu who has touched many lives through his Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), one of the largest private philanthropic organizations in Africa. The Managing Director, Eko Electricity Distribution, Engr. Oladele Amoda, is also being recognized for  “his timeless efforts and roles in corporate leadership .” Also on list of the Consumersng’s top 10 outstanding personalities award is Mr. Roomans Jacques, President, Seatruck Group, who is being rewarded for his gallantry efforts in developing local content (oil and gas).

Young entrepreneurs, Sijibomi Ogundele of Sijimoto Construction Company; Dr. Nasko Ibrahim, CEO HMG Group  and Mr. Suleiman Yusuf, CEO, Blue Camel Energy Ltd; are all being rewarded for their unwavering support towards employment creation and contributing immensely towards achieving a stable economy.

Announcing this year’s awards, the Chairman, Consumersng Impact Awards 2016, Anefiok Akpan said:  “The award is to encourage leaders and organizations to continue to be forces for positive change and to inspire solutions to some of the prevalent issues faced by the country. The award goes to someone who has built bridges. The awardees will be virtually celebrated on 15th, March 2017, a day which marks World Consumers Day.”