The 100 Achievers group has congratulated businessman, philanthropist and foremost industrialist, Sir Mallinson Afam Ukatu on the occasion of his 59th birthday, marked yesterday.
The group in a statement released to newsmen described Sir Mallinson as an industrialist par excellence and astute business man whose contributions to Nigeria’s economy through massive job creation is worthy of emulation.
They showered encomium on the celebrant for making Anambra proud by his unrivaled accomplishments as an industrialist .
The group lauded Sir Mallinson Ukatu for his immense contributions to the growth of the Nigeria’s economy through his substantial business and economic investments all over the country.
“As an entrepreneur, you have been a pride to many people, exemplifying the Igbo spirit of resilience and determination to succeed, even in the most challenging circumstances,’’.
Your trailblazing feat of establishing the first indigenously owned tile manufacturing company in Nigeria was a courageous achievement that inspire many to aim for the stars in productive entrepreneurship.
Sir Mallinson Ukatu is a Serial entrepreneur, regarded as a risk-taker who is committed to developing and diversifying the Nigerian economy. He was born in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Friday, May 8, 1964.
The well respected industrialist holds a philosophy degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and an MBA from Crawford University in Ogun State. Additionally, he has successfully finished numerous degree programs at Lagos Business School in strategic management and entrepreneur management.
As a time-tested manufacturer,many business owners see optimism in his story, which encourages them to seize manufacturing opportunities and gives them faith that they, too, can achieve greatness.
Ukatu Started out as a retailer with Mallinson and Partners ltd, but would later diversified into other businesses. He has held directorship positions with several companies
His NISPO Porcelain Company Ltd with headquarters in Ogun State, is credited with founding the first indigenous floor tile and PVC manufacturing company in Nigeria. Afam also owns a company that manufactures sanitary ware, plastics and other plumbing components.
The Mallinson Group, owned by Ukatu, is active in a number of sectors, including oil and gas, the manufacture of plastic and pharmaceutical products, building supplies, construction, trade, mining, tourism, real estate, insurance, and banking. He has been named 2019, Sun Newspaper industrialist of the Year.
He was also recognized as the Silverbird Man of the Year in 2018. The serial entrepreneur has equally received award as Anambra Businessman of the year in 2020
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