WORLD INDUSTRY LEADERS

" Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records." - William Arthur Ward High Chief Dr. Benny Obaze  recently celebrated his 2026 birthday and I felt I should send this brief accolades to a man who is a friend, who is a big brother  and who is a father figure to me. I first met Benny when I was in ThisDay Newspaper, after a big story I did uncovering the Obarisi Dr Clarkson De Majomi which appeared on front page in  Saturday This day newspaper in the late nineties... titled " Collecting cars is my vice "- Majomi He saw it and  sent the then This day advert Manager, Labake Yembra, to invite me for a Sunday lunch date at the Sheraton hotel & Towers Ikeja, to commend my work. He had just returned from America then and told me his ambition for the style/fashion world in Nigeria. That was the beginning of a friendship that has lasted from the late nineties till today. Ever since then, we have been in touch. When I went to South Africa, Benny was in touch...

          Story By Richlist International " Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." - Mother Teresa That immortal quote by Mother Teresa perfectly captures the life and legacy of High Chief Dr. Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs. As the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation marks 25 years of unwavering service to humanity, Nigeria also celebrates another milestone - the birthday of its visionary Chairman. It is indeed a double celebration of compassion, leadership and impact. For 25 years, her compassion, leadership and commitment to humanity have helped sustain the Foundation's mission and extend its impact to millions of people across Nigeria. What started in 2001 as a structure to institutionalize the charitable giving of her late husband, High Chief Dr. O.B. Lulu-Briggs, has under her stewardship become one of Nigeria's most impactful NGOs, touching over 1.5 million lives. Her journey is one of brilliance, resilience and service. Dr. Seiny...

By WALE LAWAL Not long ago, one of Nigeria’s most fearless and vocal men of God, Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, made headlines as he spoke his mind like he always does. The highly respected and popular man of prophet criticized a group of bishops who publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. Ayodele claimed that the endorsing clerics were acting out of personal interest and "hunger" rather than divine instructions. And clearly, the globally renowned cleric was not just sounding off, he was speaking with a palpable sense of responsibility. Hear him: “They just want to secure their next meal, and that is why they are singing the praises of the president. The president must exercise caution before expressing joy over the endorsement because it is totally fake.” Ayodele also rejected claims that the endorsements were based on divine direction, accusing the bishops of invoking God’s name for personal gain. “T...

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Stanel Group and Founder of The Delborough Lagos, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, has joined millions of well-wishers to celebrate the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory birthday message sent to Richlist Int , Dr. Uzochukwu described Dr. Hamzat as a distinguished statesman, a loyal lieutenant and a beacon of dedicated public service whose contributions to Lagos State remain indelible. The Delborough Lagos founder noted that Dr. Hamzat has consistently demonstrated exceptional wisdom, humility and competence in governance, serving as a strong pillar of support to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in delivering the THEMES+ Agenda for Lagosians. According to him, the Deputy Governor embodies the rare combination of intellectual brilliance, administrative discipline and political loyalty, qualities that have distinguished him as one of the most respected leaders in Nigeria's contemporar...

• A Richlist Int. Magazine Feature Report   For Dr. Shuaibu Idris, success is not gifted, it is built. The renowned technocrat, astute politician and leading governorship aspirant for Kaduna State under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has thrown a powerful challenge to Nigerian youths to break free from the culture of begging and entitlement. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Cerutti Media Group shortly after receiving the hard copy of his special feature edition of Humanitarian World Magazine, the astute technocrat was blunt and fatherly in his advice. He urged young Nigerians to rewire their mindset and embrace self-reliance Dr. Idris decried the growing trend of young people moving from office to office, and from one personality to another, cap-in-hand asking for money and favours. According to him, true dignity comes from starting something, no matter how small, rather than waiting for handouts.  Citing the story of Africa's richest man as a lesson in vision an...

                • By Mike Cerutti Osagie  " Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving positively" - Sir Benjamin Franklin, Late American President  On this historical landmarks moment of Capt. Chris Najomo JP at 65 ( 17th September 2026), we join family, friends, colleagues and the entire Nigerian aviation family to celebrate a quintessential leader, an accomplished aviator and a silent philanthropist. Your life has been a shining example of discipline, humility and selfless service. You are fondly celebrated as the Reformer of Aviation, and rightly so. Since your assumption of office as the Director General of Civil Aviation at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, you brought calm, competence and credibility to an industry that yearned for steady hands. You changed regulation from being feared to being respected. What stands you out is your silent philanthropy. Without noise or cameras, you have lifted man...