Billionaire Businessman, Dr. Iyke Kanu Honoured

It was the legendary Mahatma Gandhi who said “A man’s true wealth hereafter is the good he has done to his fellowmen.”
Indeed, billionaire businessman and Chairman of Icecos Energy Holdings Limited, Dr. Iyke Kanu is one of the few who have imbibed the message in Gandhi’s words with seriousness. Maybe this is the reason he is ever ready to contribute generously to humanity. Though he gives freely without creating unnecessary attention about it, his philanthropic gestures are so huge that they continue to be noticed by many.

For his good deeds, he has been specially recognised at home and abroad. Recently, he was honoured by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) with a Special Recognition Award during the 2021 Annual FCT Nurses Week/Scientific Workshop held inside the auspicious Abuja International Conference Centre.

The NANNM week-long workshop with the theme ‘A Voice to Lead, a Vision for Future Healthcare’, ended with the award dinner under the chairmanship of Comrade Ayuba Wabba, the Nigeria Labour Congress and ITUC Global President, who was ably represented by Comrade Olusegun Rotimi, while the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, was the Special Guest of Honour. NANNM is the umbrella body for all the registered nurses and midwives across the country.

In her speech, the President of NANNM, Comrade Deborah Yusuf, noted that Dr. Kanu was honoured as an accomplished businessman and a professional who has made significant contributions and outstanding achievements to support, promote, improve and enhance the quality of life of Nigerians.

Kanu sits atop the breathtaking luxury Golden Tulip Grand Palazzo Hotel, Owerri, amongst other blue chip conglomerates.
The Chairman of Classic International Magazine dedicated the award to God Almighty first, for the grace of life and sustenance; and secondly, to the healthcare sector of the economy, including the nurses, midwives, doctors, and others for their dedication to service especially at this trying time of COVID-19 pandemic.