Dr Eric Opah, Group Chief Executive Officer of Fortune Global Shipping and Logistics, has been named Entrepreneur Man of the Year by The Sun Newspaper, recognising more than two decades of leadership in shipping, logistics and supply chain management.
The award was presented at a ceremony in Lagos that brought together senior figures from Nigeria’s business, financial, legal and political communities. Organisers said the honour was in recognition of Opah’s role in building Fortune Global into a major player in Africa’s logistics sector with growing international reach.
Opah founded and has led Fortune Global for over 20 years, steering the company through expansion in a highly competitive industry. In 2013, the firm was ranked among Africa’s fastest growing companies, a milestone cited by the organisers as evidence of sustained growth under his leadership.
In a brief address at the event, Opah said the award reflected the collective efforts of his team and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening African participation in global trade and supply chains.
The ceremony was attended by senior executives from the energy, shipping, finance, manufacturing and logistics sectors, as well as representatives of government agencies and regulatory bodies. Those present included business leaders from oil and gas, banking and technology firms, alongside serving and former public officials.
Observers said the turnout highlighted Opah’s influence across multiple sectors and his standing within Nigeria’s corporate community.
Beyond his business activities, Opah is known for his engagement on global trade and supply chain issues, often advocating stronger institutional frameworks and sustainable business practices in Africa.
The Sun Newspaper Entrepreneur Man of the Year award is one of the publication’s flagship recognitions, aimed at spotlighting individuals whose enterprises have demonstrated impact, resilience and long term contribution to economic development.
Among dignitaries present at the event were: Mrs. Christina Opah, wife of the awardee, Chief Gabriel Ogbechie (OON), Founder and GMD, Rainoil Limited,
Prof. Sam Erugo (SAN) & Barr. Mrs. Rita Erugo, Prince Chris Odinaka Igwe, MD/CEO, Mainland Oil & Gas, Mr. Collins Onuegbu, Chairman, Signal Alliance Technology Holding, Dr. Alex Alozie, Executive Director, UBA Group,
Senator Augustine Akobundu, Senator representing Abia Central, Dr. Tony Anonyai, CEO, PGA Limited.
Others include: Mr. Stanley Egege, MD/CEO, CE-Stalong, Mr. Sam Onukwe, MD, Mega Equities, Dr. Obioma Orji, MD/CEO, Kinethrone Private Jets, James Uduji, OON Founder/CEO Comester Manufacturing Ltd, Paul Ananaba (SAN), Mr. Bright Ajaegbu, CEO, Bucch Energy, Kingsley Igwe, Registrar/CEO, CRFFN Senior officials of Nigeria Customs Service
Executives from Samsung Heavy Industries, Seplat, Cummins West Africa, Banking and Insurance Institutions, and logistics conglomerates.
