High Chief Michael Onuoha: A Deserving Accolade for a Selfless Philanthropist
Eche Munonye
As the Champion Newspaper Heroes of the year 2022 award held in Lagos was going on, one man that everyone could not help but love is Chief Michael Onuoha, the president and CEO of Ailes Group. His hard work is gradually and steadily paying off, someone said.
You will agree with me that being astute is one of the attributes of successful persons. This is because when others see problems, they spot opportunities. In the case of Chief Michael Onuoha, if there be a word more than astuteness, he would have fitted into that perfectly well. Because even in the most odd of situations, when the average person would have been talking about feeling like fish out of water, he still succeeded in dazzling his contemporaries.
Bill Gates was once quoted as saying that as we look ahead into the next century, that leaders will be those who empower others. The kind of empowerment that permeates various lines of human endeavors. But especially, socio-economic empowerment.
What better way is there to create empowerment, than to open a window through which individuals from various walks of life can express themselves and their potential in their various little ways.
High Chief Onuoha, entrepreneur, business coach, philanthropist and the CEO of Ailes Group, has created and is still creating platforms for people to spread their wings. This ranges from having well over 1000 workforce, whom he’s worked hard to keep engaged and stimulated, under his payroll, to creating home ownership opportunities for people across the various states of the federation and providing packages that can make it easier for them to either assume home ownership or become investors. And this, he is doing in a very unique way, all in an effort of bettering the world around him.
Knowing his antecedent, the news of his nomination and eventual conferment of the prestigious Most Innovative Brand CEO of the year came, wasn’t a surprise, giving that he has invested immeasurable time building what today is seen as one of the biggest group of companies in Africa.
The recipient at the award, including the amiable High Chief Michael Onuoha were recognized and awarded for their various contributions to the economy and human development as well as for nurturing the well-being of citizens and the country.
Editor-in-Chief, The Champion Newspapers, Ugo Onuoha, said, “We believe in the power of storytelling to inspire positive change in our communities. The Heroes Award is one of the ways we showcase the incredible work being done by local heroes who are making a difference.
“The 2022 Heroes Award Retrospect Ceremony is a part of our ongoing commitment to promoting local heroes and inspiring others to make a positive impact in their fields and communities,” he said.
Speaking on the award as the Most Innovative Brand CEO of the Year, Onuoha, said the award woulld enhance the business philosophy of the firm.
He said “I am inspired to have been recognized this way and presented with this award acknowledging our modest contributions to the betterment of our society and in improving the business environment. This honor has increased my motivation to work harder and improve the lives of others around me as I have always strived to do,” he said.
Alongside the chairman of Ailes Group, all the recipients were honored for their excellent accomplishments in a variety of categories, including politics, healthcare, education, social impact, environmental sustainability, and community leadership.
Top on the list of the 34 distinguished recipients are; High Chief Michael Onuoha, President/CEO of AILES Group as most Innovative Brand CEO of the year, Lagos, state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu was awarded Governor of the Year; Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke, (Governor of the Year, Good Governance); Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohamed Buba Marwa, as Man of the Year; United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc (Bank of The Year); MD/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, (Banker of the Year); Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, (Life Achievement Award); Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Audu Sule, (Good Corporate Governance &
Integrity in Leadership Award); Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun (Investment Friendly Governor of the Year); Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom, (Courage in Leadership Award); Governor, Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong (Governor of the Year on Security); and the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume (Pillar of Democracy Award).
Other awardees are Dr. Folashade Omotade, Senator Daisy Ehanire Danjuma, Parallex Bank Limited, Heirs Insurance Company Ltd, Mr. Babajide Sipe, Dr. Cyril Onyekwelu Ajagu, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Abraham Otti, Monsurudeen Oloyede Bello, Hon. Nike Akande, Mr. Donald Duke and Standard Chartered Bank.
For High Chief (Dr.) Michael Onuoha, we say a big congratulations, not because it’s surprising to us, but because we always love to see you appreciated for the great works you do.
