BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR–The Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc and Osun State governorship aspirant, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, has been inducted into Marketing Edge ‘Hall of Fame’.
The premier edition of the award night organised by Marketing Edge were some successful individuals who had distinguished themselves in their chosen careers were honoured.
In his opening remarks John Ajayi, the Publisher/ CEO of Marketing Edge, said the induction of personalities into the Marketing Edge Hall of Fame attests to the greatness of men and women who have made distinguished contributions to their respective fields of endeavour.
He said that each has provided a crucial nexus between creativity and the economy, and that these innovative leaders have believed and still believe passionately in the evolutionary/revolutionary power of creativity.
cross section of the inductees at the event.
“We are so proud to have these exceptional figures seated here tonight to join our Hall of Fame. I thank them for accepting to be part of the Marketing Edge family, and for inspiring the younger generation of entrepreneurs, visionary investors and inventors. We consider it an incredible honour, but I think what’s most important for everyone in this hall to know tonight is what the inductees mean to us, and what they mean to Nigeria, Africa and indeed to the world and to humanity,” he said.
Cross section of some of Mutual Benefits directors at the event.
While citing his citation, the organiser said Ogunbiyi had recorded huge success in insurance, real estate investments, as well as oil and gas sectors, among others.
“Dr Ogunbiyi does not only appreciate the importance and values practitioners bring to the table, he is a promoter of the marketing and advertising profession,” Marketing Edge said.
On his part, the Osun State governorship aspirant, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, said: “I want to appreciate Marketing Edge it was indeed a great honour to be so inducted. What you have done today has come to stay. One thing about success is that it is a journey not a destination; what Marketing Edge has done today is a challenge for them to do much more.”
Dr. Ogunbiyi advised that more people should join politics in Nigeria and not just leave the running of this country into the hands of people that have been in the game for years.
He said: “I want to encourage everyone present here not to look at politics as the game for the boys, because that is why our country is the way it is today. We should take up the challenge of leadership and join Nigerian politics. I have seen it and I am in it; even though it’s rough, there always a place for you and me. I want to say a big thank you to the Marketing Edge team.”
