Industry Newspaper announces chair for impact companies awards

The Industry Newspaper has selected Yomi Otubela, an entrepreneur and educationist, to serve as chairman for the 2026 Companies of Impact project, an annual honor bestowed upon Nigerian businesses making significant contributions to economic growth and national development. The 2026 edition, themed "Building Resilience, Driving Growth: Nigerian Companies Shaping the Next Decade," will acknowledge companies for their efforts in fostering resilience, innovation, job creation, and overall development across key sectors of the economy.

The event, scheduled for 21 August 2026 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, will be introduced with a luncheon attended by senior executives, investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders from Nigeria and beyond. Otubela, the President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools and Founder and CEO of Lagooz Schools, brings a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and education to the role.

During his tenure at Lagooz Schools, he has concentrated on curriculum development, technology integration, and talent development, while advocating for increased private-sector involvement in education and policies that support business and human-capital growth.

As chairman, Otubela will oversee the selection process, deliver the opening address at the event, and facilitate discussions on how Nigerian companies can enhance their economic and social impact through innovation, governance, and responsible business practices. Speaking on the appointment, The Industry Newspaper's Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Goddie Ofose, expressed admiration for Otubela’s credentials, noting that he perfectly embodies the spirit of impact that the project aims to celebrate.

The recognition will encompass companies operating in various sectors, including banking, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, aviation, and education.