Commerce Modernisation Challenge (TMP) has described its nomination as LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Firm of the Yr 2025 as a deeply valued honour.
Chairman of TMP, Saleh Ahmadu, made the pronouncement on Tuesday when a delegation from LEADERSHIP Media Group
offered a letter of nomination to TMP as Firm of the Yr at its workplace in Abuja.
The Chairman stated the popularity was each an expert and private tribute, primarily as a result of it got here from a media establishment he respects and a model carefully linked to the late Sam Nda-Isaiah, founding father of LEADERSHIP Newspapers.
“You’ve honoured us by recognising what we do,” he stated. “The truth that this award comes from LEADERSHIP and from Sam Nda-Isaiah, who was my huge brother and buddy, makes it much more particular. So when this award got here, I wasn’t conscious of it, however I believed we have been doing one thing significant. After which it got here from a brother, which is de facto appreciated. We actually cherish this award.”
Ahmadu added that visiting LEADERSHIP at all times felt acquainted to him, noting that he had lengthy trusted the newspaper’s values and professionalism. “For me, going to LEADERSHIP is like going house,” he stated. “You’re doing glorious work, and we’re proud to be related to this recognition.”
The Managing Director of TMP, Dr Jummai Umar-Ajijola, additionally expressed appreciation and warranted the delegation that the organisation would absolutely take part within the upcoming LEADERSHIP Convention and Awards, describing it as an avenue for business visibility and engagement. “You’ll positively be listening to from us,” she stated.
Earlier, the chief of the delegation, Mr Michael Okpere, defined that the annual LEADERSHIP Awards have been designed to determine and rejoice people and establishments making significant contributions to governance, {economic} development and societal growth.
“As soon as yearly, 54 of us sit collectively, together with our Board of Trustees and vice-president, to find out who deserves recognition,” he stated. “For 2025, your organisation and the individual of your managing director stood out.”
Supporting the nomination, delegation member Abraham Nda-Isaiah acknowledged that TMP was chosen after in depth analysis attributable to its “transformative influence” on Nigeria’s commerce surroundings. He cited the corporate’s achievements in commerce automation, digital innovation, transparency, income enhancement and assist for public-private partnerships that stimulate job creation.
He added that TMP’s management was anticipated to obtain the award in individual on the LEADERSHIP Convention and Awards scheduled for February 12, 2026, on the Worldwide Convention Centre, Abuja.
“You’ll have glorious firm on that podium,” he stated, itemizing different honourees, together with the First Girl—Particular person of the Yr—six state governors, and the Chairman of the Federal Inland Income Service.
The go to formalised TMP’s nomination and set the stage for its public recognition as Firm of the Yr 2025 on the forthcoming nationwide awards occasion.
