Nigerian Oil and Gas Billionaire, High Chief Emeka Agbanari, Chairman of Seaman Group Receives Global Leadership Award

AWKA, Nigeria - Sept. 29, 2022 - PRLog -- High Chief Emeka Agbanari, Chairman of Seaman Group based in Nigeria, was the recipient of the Global Leadership Award, presented by the African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, an international business organization based in Nevada, USA.

This special award is bestowed on changemakers recognized for their business acumen, efforts in shaping the world, and sustained impact on their pivotal work, philanthropy, and workforce development.

The Global Leadership Award shines a light on international philanthropists, industrialists, and changemakers who keep the world's poor at the forefront of their efforts and who have shown exceptional commitment to championing and uplifting the most vulnerable.

High Chief Emeka Agbanari is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, industrialist, farmer, and Chairman of the Seaman Group based in Nigeria. The Group has diversified into other sectors of the Nigerian economy, including Seaman Ventures Nigeria Limited, Seaman Liquid Nigeria, Ltd, Bond Network Services Ltd., Seaman Mining and Construction Ltd, Liquid Sea Technology Services Ltd., Sea Bond Technology Services Ltd, and Seaman Agro-industry Ltd.

High Chief Emeka Agbanari is among Nigeria's most respected and successful businessmen, with a workforce of 700 people. His humble beginning transcends his passion for philanthropy through his Emeka Agbanari Foundation. He has donated over a billion Naira to scholarships and various causes in his community and Nigeria at-large. His continued commitment to the community led to the Chieftaincy title of Ike Idemili Local Government North and South. The title was bestowed upon him in 2021 by 17 Traditional Rulers of Idemili Land in Anambra State, Nigeria.

His acceptance speech stressed, "Addressing Nigeria and the world's most pressing issues will require the innovative, passionate by all." He encouraged the audience to give. He shared, "An investment of ten dollars ($USD) can impact the lives of youths to give them the opportunity of a good education."

Now in its fourth year, the African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Gala recognizes the work of those making extraordinary efforts to change the world in business, philanthropy, and advocacy.

Afrikfest, a 3-day event, kicked off with changing the marquee lights at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, an Economic and Business summit, and a cultural festival in the park.

Afrikfest was supported by presenting and premium sponsors, including international gaming and hospitality conglomerate MGM Resorts International and Kingdom of Kush Investment Group, the foundation and future global business hub for smart city economic and cultural growth in Africa and the Diaspora.

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