NEF President Honoured with International Eminent Five Star Icon-Nation Builder Award

The President of the Nigeria Entrepreneurs Forum (NEF), Dr. Sidney Inegbedion, has been honoured with the prestigious International Eminent Five Star Icon–Nation Builder Award.

The award was presented in Abuja by the Joshua Godson Abiodun Ministry Inc., in collaboration with the Prudent Beautiful Wise Women Club, Nigeria.

During the National Empowerment Conference held at the National Women Development Centre, Abuja, the Founder and President of the Ministry, His Royal Eminence King Archbishop Gen. Joshua Godson Abiodun, described the award as a recognition of Dr. Inegbedion’s impactful role in national transformation through his leadership at NEF.

Professor Abiodun noted that Dr. Inegbedion joins a distinguished list of past awardees, including former South African President Dr. Thabo Mbeki, former Liberian President George Weah, and the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams. He emphasized that the honour aims to motivate recipients to further contribute to national development.

Urging Dr. Inegbedion to remain steadfast in his service to the nation, Prof. Abiodun assured that the ministry would continue to initiate programmes aimed at societal advancement.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Inegbedion expressed gratitude for the recognition and pledged to intensify his efforts in nation building, particularly in empowering young people and women entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

He also called on all levels of government to foster a more supportive environment for entrepreneurs to thrive, as a pathway to sustainable national economic growth.