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NACCIMA awards Genesis Group MD for contribution to hospitality, entertainment sectors

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Managing director of Genesis Group of Companies, Nnaeto Orazulike, has been honoured by the award committee of Nigerian Association of Chambers of
Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) with the Excellence Award for his contributions to the growth of the hospitality and entertainment industry.

Genesis Group is a Nigerian-owned group of businesses with interests in hotels, restaurants, cinemas,
shopping malls, as well as real estate development.

Orazulike, an Accountancy graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, was among other Nigerians honoured by NACCIMA.

The event which took place on May 25 saw many dignitaries as well as the media gather at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.

It was a celebration in honour of several leaders and individuals who have in their various fields committed their time, resources and life’s work to African progress and service to humanity.

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Some of the awardees included Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Bolanle Austen-Peters, Burna Boy, Amina Jane Mohammed, amongst others.

Burna Boy and King Sunny Ade were awarded for their consistency and development of music and the entertainment industry worldwide.

The Genesis Group was recognized essentially for its contribution to the development of the hospitality and entertainment industry in
Nigeria.

Orazulike began private business in 1993 when he started Genesis Foods Limited with just six tables. Today, the enterprise has grown into a force to reckon with in industrial catering services.

His other businesses include Orazulike Trading Company Limited; Stanchions Nigeria Limited and Genesis Deluxe Cinemas Limited.