….Overwhelmed by Flood of Congratulatory Messages
Chief Ken Ifekudu, Chairman of Diamond Leeds Ltd, was bestowed with the prestigious Businessman of the Year award by the Sun newspaper over the weekend, an accolade that drew a flood of congratulatory messages from friends and well-wishers.
The Sun newspaper’s pages were inundated with over 71 goodwill messages celebrating Ifekudu’s achievement, with more pouring in steadily since the announcement.
Sources reveal that this remarkable outpouring of goodwill marks possibly one of the highest number of messages ever received by an award recipient in the history of the award show, a testament to the widespread respect and admiration Chief Ifekudu commands in his circles.
Notably, these messages arrive amidst challenging economic times in the country, underscoring the depth of support and esteem Chief Ifekudu garners from friends, well-wishers, corporate entities, and influential individuals nationwide.
Chief Ken Ifekudu, a towering figure in the construction and real estate industry, expressed gratitude to God, his wife Chioma Ifekudu, and the dedicated staff of Diamond Leeds Ltd for their contributions to his success during his acceptance speech. He views the award as a motivation to continue making significant strides in Nigeria’s business landscape.
The award ceremony attracted distinguished guests, including Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, industrialist Chief Innocent Chukwuma, billionaire oil magnate Uju Ifejika, Chairman of United Nigeria Air Prof Obiora Okonkwo, among others.
In addition to his business acumen, Ken Ifekudu is renowned for his philanthropic endeavors. In December, he spearheaded various community projects in Ozubulu, Anambra State, including road construction, establishment of lock-up shops, and financial empowerment initiatives for budding entrepreneurs.
Ifekudu’s commitment to education is evident through his pursuit of two master’s degrees and his current studies in law at a Nigerian university. Last year, he was honored by the federal government with the national award of Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR)