The President/CEO of PEARL Awards Nigeria, Tayo Orekoya, highlighted the importance of early preparation as the organization gears up for its 30th anniversary. Our goal is to make the 30th anniversary edition unforgettable. Hosting the Awards next year will give us the opportunity to plan a truly remarkable event that underscores our dedication to excellence.
The President also shed light on the Board of Governors’ strategic decision to streamline the frequency of the Awards, with plans to host them biennially or triennially starting in 2025.
Emphasis on the special mandate of the Central Working Committee (CWC), is tasked with designing, structuring, and delivering the strategic initiatives necessary to achieve the organization’s goals. The newly inaugurated committee is urged to infuse fresh ideas and innovative strategies, especially considering the current economic challenges.
The committee is chaired by Mr. Sam Emehelu ably supported by Mrs. Yemisi Lanre-Idowu as Vice Chairman (Strategy) and Mr. Elijah John as Vice Chairman (Sales & Innovations).
Other members include: Mr. Lekan Adekoya (Board Secretary); Mr. Philip Braide (Special Adviser); Mr. Tosin Olagoroye (Secretary, CWC); Vincent Chukwuka; Boason Omofaye; Nurudeen Olayode; Festus Odume; Niyi Makinde; Kayode Iposu; Olise Ebo; Yakubu Olaleye; Kayode Alabi; Ibukun Adesoye; Olisemeka Obi; Olabode John Wesley; Lilian Imoni-Oladipo, and Johnson Oguntuyi.
As part of the strategic initiatives, the PEARL Awards Board of Governors also endorsed the publication of the book “PEARL Awards @ 30: Winning Strategies of Nigeria’s Corporate Giants” Volume 2. The first edition of the book was published in 2010 in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the Awards.
The PEARL Awards was established in 1995 as a private sector-led, not-for-profit, non-partisan, and non-governmental initiative. Its primary objective is to recognize and reward companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) for exceptional operational and stock performance.
By doing so, the Awards aims to promote transparency, accountability, and excellence in the capital market, thereby contributing immensely to its growth and development.
The PEARL Awards which basically has been based on empirical performance of quoted companies driven by verifiable indices, facts and figures with unparalleled objectivity has received endorsement from the Nigerian capital market regulatory bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission.