On November 21st 2021 at the super prestigious 7 Star Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai, FIN (Foreign Investment Network) held its Trade and Investment Forum with an august gathering of both local and international audiences.
The event was themed – Road To A Prosperous Africa! The keynote addresses were delivered by Indian born Swiss businessman and billionaire Prakash Hinduja CEO of the Hindujah Group, one of Europe’s most successful businesses and H.E Ahmed Elmetwally, CEO, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Ahmed Bin Hamadan Al Nahyan.
Mrs Yinka Fayomi publisher of FIN magazine, who is a specialist in cross border investment, Entrepreneurship, Youthpreneur, financing of projects and promotion of local contents in FDI projects, said she was truly elated at the calibre of people that graced the event. She also said she was deeply encouraged by the success of the event and the financial commitment from powerful investors to Africa.
The event itself began with a Trade & Investment round table and panel discussion, followed by a Ministerial roundtable with several African government ministers participating. The highly acclaimed FIN Awards rounded up the day featuring several high profile recipients spanning from industry, business, arts, philanthropy and government.
Here is the list of awardees:
- PRAKASH HINDUJAH, Billionaire Chairman of the Hindujah Group – Lifetime Achievement Award
- MR DATO YURO TY, CEO, Tri-T Platinum Builders Gold Trading LLC – Outstanding Entrepreneur Award
- MAHMOOD AHMADU OON, Founder & Executive Chairman Online Integrated Solutions Ltd (OIS) – Visionary Leader Award
- AMB DAVID BALONDEMU, Chairman of Kampala district land board – Award of Distinction
- DR. ROZIOUS SIATWAMBO, CEO of the Great North Road Group of Companies
- DR. AHMED SALAWUDEEN – FIIN, FCIB, FCALM, PhD, ACII (London) Chairman of Signature Global Real Estate, and CEO of Standard Insurance Consultants Limited – Business Icon Award
- VIKAS BHARGAVA, Advertising supremo – Outstanding Leader in Art & Media Award
Some of the previous distinguished recipients of the FIN Awards include the following:
- Chief Olusegun Obasanjo – former President of Nigeria
- Alhaji Aliko Dangote – Chairman Dangote Group
- Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala – former Finance Minister of Nigeria and now Head of WTO
- Vincente Fox – former President of Mexico
- Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina – President African Development Bank
- Dr Mohammed Bakindo – OPEC Secretary-General
About Mahmood Ahmadu:
Mahmood Ahmadu is a leading African entrepreneur and renowned philanthropist. He is the founder and executive chairman of online Integrated Solutions Ltd (OIS). OIS is a specialist visa application agency that provides online passport, visa processing and technical support services for Governments.
Mahmood is also the life President of the Nigerian Arabian Gulf Chamber of Commerce (NAGCC). The chamber’s aspiration is to become the largest business organization in Nigeria and the Arabian Gulf; representing businesses across all sectors, working at local, national and international levels to support businesses from sole traders to multinational corporations.
Mahmood’s other significant business interests span the following sectors; Mining, Real Estate, Construction, Agriculture, Bottling Water, E-education, E-healthcare, and Fintech spread across 53 countries in 5 continents. His philanthropic activities have made it possible for hundreds of students to afford good quality education both locally in Africa and abroad. He is the recipient of the Nigerian National Honour of the ‘Officer of the Order of the Niger’ (OON), he is also a two time Forbes award recipient among other significant awards and recognition globally.
