It was a night of the gathering of champions as the Nigerian Association of Small-Scale Industrialists , NASSI at its National Industrial Quality Award honoured selected individuals who have demonstrated excellence in contributing their quota to economic development of Nigeria.
A leading entrepreneur from Akwa Ibom State, Mr Friday Obonoh stood tall on the night as he mounted the rostrum to receive the special award of excellence for his immense contribution to the agricultural industry.
Mr Obonoh who is Managing Director of Franklin Ever Bright Farms Limited established a hatchery in Akwa Ibom State that is projected to hatch 9million day old chicks per annum. He also established a value chain within the company that has a Feed Mill, poultry farm and a nursery.
Presenting the award the National President of NASSI, Mr Solomon Vongfa Daniel said Mr Obonoh has made remarkable impact in the agricultural industry and has contributed to advancing the Nigerian economy and the manufacturing sector. He charged the recipient to continue in his good works.
In his remark, Mr Obonoh said that he did not realize that the effort he was making had attracted national attention to be given such an award. He added that the award will spur him to do more.
The award ceremony was part of activities of National Industrial Business Summit , NIBS 2022 held at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Conference Hall.
Other recipients of the awards were Mr Tony Elumelu, Special Adviser to the President on Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria, Mr Tola Adekunle Johnson, APC Governorship Candidate for Katsina State, Dr Dikko Umaru, Engr Etido Inyang, Engr Prof Samson Dunar, Engr Dr Emmanuel Benson, Mrs Alor Uche Geraldine ,Chief Ukwago Emmanuel, Dr Victoria Madedo amongst others.