I Never Set Out To Chase Recognition- Okunbo

Osahon Hosa Okunbo, a respected businessman has said that he never set out to chase recognition but to build something real and something that matters.

He said this while giving  his acceptance speech at the New Telegraph Newspaper’s award ceremony held on Friday  at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, where he got the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

He said that entrepreneurship is not just about starting businesses; that it’s about solving problems, creating opportunities, and making a lasting impact.

“This award is not just mine; it belongs to every mentor, partner, friend, and team member who stood beside me. This is just the beginning,” he said.

The high-profile ceremony, attended by distinguished personalities including Senators Orji Uzor Kalu, Adams Oshiomole,  Mele Kyari, and Chief Bode George, celebrated Okunbo’s remarkable achievements across multiple sectors of the Nigerian economy.

With over 15 years of board and management experience, he has established himself as a formidable force in Nigeria’s business landscape. His portfolio spans various industries, including oil and gas services, facilities engineering, procurement, construction, hospitality, agriculture, and aviation.

Under his leadership, his companies have successfully executed projects valued at over $4 billion and currently employ more than 6,000 Nigerians.

A holder of a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from Manchester University, Okunbo serves as director of several prominent companies including Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd, Delta Pacific Maritime Ltd, and Genesis Hydrocarbons Nigeria Ltd. He is also actively involved in the development of the Egbolom field, the largest marginal field in the 2020 marginal field bid round.

Beyond his business pursuits, Okunbo has demonstrated a commitment to social development through the Osa Okunbo Foundation, which focuses on education, youth empowerment, and infrastructure development in Benin City, Edo State.