The Honourable Speaker of the Lagos State Home of Meeting, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Turkish Airways govt Lokman Balkan, actresses Lilian Bach and Ronya Man, in addition to famend Ghanaian-born broadcaster Riyah Abdul, had been among the many distinguished friends and awardees on the just lately concluded Expatriates Enterprise Awards (TEBA) 2025.
Held on Sunday, July 6, 2025, on the prestigious Oriental Lodge, Lekki, Lagos, the occasion celebrated Nigeria’s multicultural {economic} setting. The gathering drew a distinguished crowd, together with Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who served because the occasion’s Chief Visitor.
The black-tie ceremony introduced collectively diplomats, company leaders, worldwide buyers, world professionals, and distinguished figures, underscoring the sturdy ties between Nigeria and the worldwide enterprise neighborhood.
The night was co-hosted by Egyptian-born media advisor Rania Elewa—who additionally obtained the Diaspora Trailblazer Award—and Cameroonian comic and musician Danny Inexperienced, popularly often called 237 TownCryer. The occasion was a vibrant celebration of worldwide entrepreneurship, cultural fusion, and impactful achievements.
Not like conventional award ceremonies that target native entities, TEBA is a registered platform that honours Nigeria’s {economic} variety by recognizing the enter of migrant professionals and ethnic enterprises contributing considerably to the nation’s GDP and growth.
The evening featured cultural shows, exhibitions, musical performances, and comedy, all wrapped in a glamorous setting that emphasised unity and excellence.
Among the many evening’s award highlights:
Turkish Airways gained Expatriate Airline of the Yr 2024/25.
Lilian Bach, main actress, obtained the Diaspora Distinction Award.
Riyah Abdul, Ghanaian-born broadcaster, was named Diaspora Revelation of the Yr 2024/25.
Ronya Man, a refined but gifted actress, took dwelling Cross Over Actress of the Yr 2024/25.
Avsatel Communications Ltd., owned by Austria-born Georg Eder MBA, gained Aviation Security Champion of the Yr 2024/25.
MACE Industries Ltd., led by Mr. Manoj Tagjiani, was named Aviation Expertise Firm of the Yr 2024/25.
Danny Inexperienced (237 TownCryer) gained Cross-Border Expertise of the Yr 2024/25.
Pascale Olumayowa Rafqa, an modern entrepreneur, was honoured as Expatriate Entrepreneur of the Yr 2024/25.
Mrs. Alice Adetona (Oyinbo Olonje), a Polish-born chef, was celebrated as Inter-Cultural Culinary Ambassador.
Zainab Fatty, a Gambian beautician, earned the title Serial Entrepreneur of the Yr 2024/25.
Mrs. Janice Udogu, a Swiss nationwide married to a Nigerian, obtained the Heritage Embrace Award for her dedication to Nigerian traditions.
CCECC, a global development agency, was named Building Firm of the Yr 2024/25.
Nigerbirds Engineering was recognised as an Rising Aviation Powerhouse.
In his deal with, Rt. Hon. Obasa counseled the organisers for highlighting the important function of expatriate communities in Nigeria’s progress. He emphasised that initiatives like TEBA not solely foster inclusion and enterprise diplomacy but in addition assist place Lagos—and Nigeria—as a nucleus for multicultural funding and innovation.
A key function of the night was the premium publicity granted to companions and sponsors earlier than a high-profile viewers of influencers, policymakers, and enterprise leaders, reinforcing the importance of public-private-international collaboration.
TEBA 2025 has firmly established itself as a premier platform celebrating cross-cultural achievements, enterprise excellence, and worldwide collaboration inside Nigeria’s company and leisure spheres.
