SIFAX Group and its leadership have recorded a historic triple sweep at the prestigious Marketing Edge Awards 2025, bagging top honours in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s economy and business landscape.
At the high-profile ceremony held at the Lagos Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, SIFAX Group was crowned Outstanding Indigenous Conglomerate of the Decade. Its Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, emerged as Outstanding Maritime CEO Personality of the Decade, while the Group Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Olumuyiwa Akande, clinched the Outstanding Corporate Communications Personality of the Decade.
The organisers noted that the accolades celebrate the company’s remarkable footprint in maritime, aviation, logistics, haulage, oil and gas, and hospitality, industries where SIFAX has contributed significantly to economic growth and job creation.
Publisher and CEO of Marketing Edge Publications Limited, Mr. John Ajayi, praised the winners, describing SIFAX as “a proudly Nigerian brand that has consistently redefined excellence in business leadership, innovation, and communications, while expanding its frontiers across Africa and beyond.”
Reacting to the recognition, Dr. Afolabi expressed gratitude, noting that the awards reflect the group’s unwavering commitment to service delivery and customer-centric values. “We are glad we have been honoured at the Marketing Edge Awards again. It is a reward for our consistency, excellence and customer-first approach. These awards will further motivate us to extend the frontiers of excellence we have set for ourselves,” he said.
The 2025 Marketing Edge Awards also marked the 22nd anniversary of the publication and the 13th edition of its National Marketing Stakeholders Summit, where industry leaders gathered to celebrate innovation and impact in Nigeria’s marketing and branding landscape.
