Northern Institute of Management
     and Technology (NIMTECH)
     P.O.Box 6955,
     Kano

10/9/92

Chief Gabriel Igbinedion (Esama of Benin), Chairman, Okada Group of Companies Okada Town

Dear Sir,

Re - Honorary Academic Award

We have identified with an admiring degree of interest, your colossal contributions in the Society for Mankind Development.

This singular effort of yours, has consistently drawn your activities within the compress of our academic focus.

In the light of the above, the Academic Board of this institution having prudently x-rayed your activities, have found you in conduct and achievement worthy to receive an Honorary High Diploma Award in Tourism (HOT).

We do sincerely congratulate you and would be happy to receive you here on 10th October 1992 for the Award Conferment proper.

Please, indicate by writing, your acceptance of this noble honour in time to enable us to prepare for your arrival.

Signed: Dr. Bic Emekson]r.
             (Rector/President)

S.P. Matthew (AMNIM) (Registrar)

Nigerian Institute of Sales Management
Aba, Abia State

4th November 1992

Sir (Dr.) Chief G.O. Igbinedion FNISM, CISM;
Chairman/Managing Director,
Okada Group of Companies,
1-3 First Avenue,
G.R.A.,
Benin City.

Dear Sir,

FNISM/CISM BUSINESSMAN OF TIlE YEAR AWARDS

I am very pleased to be able to inform you that sequel to your decision to be personally present in Aba for the awards ceremony the council of this institute has ratified your nomination for the award of "NIGERIA'S BUSINESSMAN OF THE YEAR." I must tell you that we are pleased over your decision to be in Aba personally, we promise to make it a very memorable visit for you.

It is pertinent to remind you that the awards ceremony has been slated for Sunday, 22nd November, 1992 and on that day, you will receive three awards ­FELLOW; COMPANION of the Institute which is the highest grade of membership, and BUSINESSMAN OF THE YEAR. Whilst you and others will be conferred with Fellowship/Companion, only your good self will be honoured with the BUSINESSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD.

The Institute is very much delighted over your ability to run a conglomerate as large as OKADA GROUP OF COMPANIES successfully plus your numerous contributions geared towards the development of mankind. We shall make your stay very memorable. Thank you.

Signed: c.G.c. Munonye
             (National President)

       Health Care
3, Anike Apena Street
       P.O. Box 3073
       Ikeja-Lagos

30th November 1992

Sjr Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion
Chairman, Okada Group
Igbinedion Hospital and Medical Research Centre Okada Town.

Dear Sir

Launching of Award

We write to thank you for your acceptance to be our Chief Launcher of the 1992 Health Care Award which took place on Saturday 28th November 1992 at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos.

We all expected you and waited for you throughout that day. Hope everything is okay.

On behalf of all members of Health Care Magazine, we now present your Award to you as the Best Private Hospital Developer of the year. Attached is also your Portrait specially drawn for the Award as a caring father of health in Nigeria. We also present copies of our Annual Report with your effort on page 48 as well.

As our Chief Launcher and for all our efforts at promoting your hospital, we are anxious to get your special donation.

Dr. Bola Olaosebikan

Publisher/Chairman
Health Care Commissions Ltd.

CONCLUSION

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