Renowned business leader, telecommunication guru and Chief Executive of MTN Benin, Uche Ofodile has received the GUBA ‘Influential Business Leader’ award in Cotonou, Benin.

Madam Ofodile was one of the thirteen nominees for the 13th Grow, Unite and Build Africa (GUBA) Awards which was held in Kigali-Rwanda, on September 29, 2022, on the theme “Ndabaga – Drumbeat of Dreamers and Legends”.

Though she could not attend the awards personally, she participated remotely.

Receiving the award in person at the MTN Head Office in Benin on December 15, 2022, Madam Ofodile said, “I am honoured to have received the GUBA ‘Influential Business Leader’ award, a scheme which has celebrated many great men and women in Africa and the diaspora”.

She commended GUBA for celebrating and recognising the contribution of black women in the diaspora and Africa and encouraging women to do more for themselves.

She was joined by heads of department and staff of the company to receive the award.

Uche Ofodile’s participation in the award according to GUBA, is a testament to how women in high positions at all levels of society are advocating and encouraging other women to rise to similar levels of leadership.

GUBA Enterprise’s President and CEO, Lady Dentaa Amoateng MBE, at the presentation ceremony, said, “It was an honour of personally meeting and presenting the ‘Influential Business Leader’ award to the inspirational Uche Ofodile”.

“Sometimes you do things without knowing the impact you have on people’s lives, and for us, it was really important to come, to give her a hug, it’s a small prize, sure, but it has an impact.

“Uche has worked over the years empowering others, she has great leadership skills, she is humble – and these are the signs of a great leader” Lady Dentaa said.

She said, “Sometimes when you’re at the top, you feel alone but no one should be alone doing marvellous things for society. Honouring individuals and society is what GUBA does!

“We wanted to make sure we shine a light on Uche, right here in Benin, where she works as CEO of MTN. We recognize the people who make Africa shine, talking about the positive aspects of all that is done on the continent”.