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| Chief (Dr.) Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, OFR. |
Chief (Dr.) Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, OFR, Chairman, IVM Innoson Group Of Companies Ltd
His business has metamorphosed into four manufacturing companies, namely:
Innoson Nigeria Ltd., Nnewi, manufacturers of motorcycles, tri-cycles, spare parts and accessorises
Innoson Tech. & Industries Co. Ltd, Enugu, manufacturers of high quality household and industrial plastics, health & safety accessories, storage containers, fixtures & fittings, electrical components & accessories
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Nnewi, manufacturers of quality high capacity city bus, safe and cost-effective mini & Midi buses, pick-up trucks and garbage collecting vehicles.
General Tyres & Tubes Co. Ltd Enugu, manufacturers of high quality tyres & tubes
In recognition of his achievements, he was conferred:
Justice of Peace by Enugu State Government in 2006
Awarded the Industrialist of the Year by Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu State, in 2006
Meritorious Award by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in 2008
Granted Award of Excellence by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in October 2008
Conferred with the national honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) in December, 2008 by the late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, GCFR
Conferred with the prestigious national honour of the National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) in 2010 by His Excellency, President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR
Distinguished Member, Vision 20:2020 Business Support Group by the late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua in 2009
Conferred with Nigeria’s Young Global Champions in Manufacturing
by THISDAY AWARDS, in 2011
Conferred with Special Honours Medallion by Anambra State Government for his remarkable achievements in Commerce and Industry, in 2011
Awarded Doctorate Degree in Business Administration (DBA) by Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, in November 2011.
Conferred him the National Honours of the Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR) on November 2011 by His Excellency, President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR
Conferred with Industrialist of the Year by Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture December 2011
– Best Customer Award by Bank of Industry, December 2011
Conferred with Special Presidential Merit Award 2011 by the Nigerian Society of Engineers
Winner of The Sun Business Person of the Year Award for 2011 by The Sun Publishing Ltd
National Council Member, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, 2012
Most Outstanding Indigenous Entrepreneur in the Manufacturing Sector by Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) in January, 2012
Entrepreneur of the Year by Wesley University of Science and Technology, Akure, Ondo State, March 2012
Ambassador for Peace by St. Andrews Anglican Church, Trans Ekulu, Enugu, April 2012
Special Merit Award for contributing to the Development of Commerce and Industry in Nigeria by Nnewi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, September 2012
The Maiden Platinum Award by Ndigbo Lagos on November 8, 2012 for
his massive investment and development of Igbo land.
Honorary Life Vice President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) on November 23, 2013
International Merit Award for Outstanding Promotion of Peaceful Co-existence and Support for God’s Work by International Communion of Charismatic & Evangelical Bishops/Apostles Inc of Nigeria in November 2013
Auto Personality of the Year Award, by Guild of Motoring Correspondents (GMC), December 2013
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) by University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) January 2014
Grand Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Strategic Management, July 17, 2014
Entrepreneurial Ambassador by Nigeria Arise, August 30, 2014
Fellowship of Rocana Institute of Technology, Enugu, for his outstanding contribution to economic development in Nigeria by providing job opportunities to numerous Nigerians through his chain business, December 2014.
Eminent Person of the year by Heads of Federal Establishments and Parastatals Forum, Anambra State, for Implementing the auto policy of the federal government by producing the First Made-in-Nigeria Cars, December 2014
Innoson Group has also been recognized as the:
Special Merit Award, Nigerian Shippers Council, South East, 2009
Motorcycle Brand of the Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA), 2009
MANCAP Award of Excellence by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in 2008
Best SME Africa Award by the Commonwealth Business Council in 2008
Special Presidential Merit Award by Nigerian Society of Engineers, December 2011
Best Customer Award by Bank of Industry in recognition of its Excellent Loan Repayment and Contribution to Nigeria’s Economic Development, December 2011
African Business of the Year 2012 by Commonwealth Business Council (CBC), London, UK.
Local Assembler of the Year Award by Guild of Motoring Correspondents (GMC), December 2013
Best African Customer Award of the Year by Golden Dragon Bus Co Ltd, China, February 2014
Nigeria Centenary Honour Award by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, in recognition of his role as the first indigenous local vehicles manufacturer in Nigeria and employer of labour, March 2014
Hall of Fame Award by Bank of Industry (BOI) to Innoson Technical and Industrial Company Ltd in recognition of the company’s excellent and exemplary credit record, October 17, 2014
Leadership Excellence Award by American-Africa Centre for Human Resource and Economic Development Inc., Texas, USA, on November 8, 2014
Award of Excellence in Leadership by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Anambra State, January 29, 2015.
Hobby: Playing Tennis
He is married to Ebele and they are blessed with children.
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