The year 2024 was a year of significant growth in terms of patronage for the business and social promotional brand, PENGlobal. As we begin the year 2025, we take a look back to appreciate those who were instrumental to this new development as well as identify with some who are worth commending for their contributions to society's growth. 

But while we acknowledge and thank all our growing clients and followers that sought our services in the year 2024, we however have identified some distinguished personalities who made all the difference. We celebrate and thank these personalities for identifying with the PENGlobal brand and also for making a difference in society, as we look ahead to more fruitful engagements and to their continuous support. 

Below are those that emerged after studious a process of selection.

1️⃣ PENGlobal ICONIC LEADER OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to none other than HIGH CHIEF DR. GOVERNMENT OWEIZIDE EKPEMUPOLO, the Izon Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and national leader in the Niger Delta, for his unmatched leadership prowess that has brought peace, particularly to the creeks in the region, and for his contributions toward empowering the youths and building strong institutions via education particularly in Gbaramatu Kingdom.

2️⃣ PENGlobal ICONIC MAN OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to HIGH CHIEF (ENGR.) KESTIN EBIMOBOWEI PONDI FNSE, the Ibe-Benemowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom and the MD of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) for his support to the PENGlobal Brand as well as his groundbreaking humanitarian efforts and business exploits in the year 2024, which endeared him to the hearts of many and placed him as a leader with a human face.

3️⃣ PENGlobal ICONIC WOMAN OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to AMBR CHIEF (PRINCESS) CAROLINE ENE (JP+), the Bolou-ere of Ogulagha Kingdom, a philanthropist and entrepreneur, who has constantly been a patron of the PENGlobal brand and for her social and business engagements, which have been undeniably encouraging to our growth.

4️⃣ PENGlobal CELEBRITY PERSON OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to HIGH CHIEF DENNIS BRUTU OTUARO Ph.D, the Ibe-Uyadonwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom and the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) in the Niger Delta region. The PAP Boss was the most celebrated public figure in terms of the massive congratulatory Birthday notes by clients on the PENGlobal platform and the most publicised public figure in the region.

5️⃣ PENGlobal CELEBRITY COUPLE OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to MR & MRS SYLVESTER OSAMUDIAME AIDEYAN, natives of Oza Nisi Town in Orhionmwon LGA, Edo State (Groom) and Okerenkoko Federated Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West LGA, Delta State (Bride), whose wedding and reception held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Udu, for the most social media engagements (likes and views) on the PENGlobal Facebook platform.

6️⃣ PENGlobal BRAND INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to HIGH CHIEF AMBR. DR. GODSPOWER T.D.A. GBENEKAMA (JP), the Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, for his encouraging and supportive roles, especially behind the scenes, towards the growth of the PENGlobal brand. High Chief we appreciate your godly counsel, active participation via engagements, and recommendations, which greatly have propelled us to be where we are currently and which also offers us more room for growth.

7️⃣ PENGlobal INNOVATIVE YOUTH COUNCIL OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to the MR. EGBEJULE AREREBO KINGSLEY-led Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) also known as Gbaramatu Youth Development Association, for the Council's innovative approach to birthing solutions to challenges bedevilling communities in the kingdom, most particularly in the area of education, thereby breathing new life to education for the creek child. Also, its partnership with the PENGlobal brand also opened opportunities for more growth as well as awareness of the multifaceted challenges facing the youths.

8️⃣ PENGlobal BRAND MAKER OF ALL TIME

This recognition goes to CHIEF (ENGR.) GEORGE TIMIYAN (JP), the Miyenkeremowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, the Mein Ibe-Disemowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, and the MD/CEO of GEOTimitek Nigeria Limited for believing in the PENGlobal Brand when no one else does; for playing an active role that brought about its birth, and for his steady support via engagements over the years.

9️⃣ PENGlobal MOST SUPPORTIVE BRAND OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to none other than TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED (TSSNL) for identifying with the PENGlobal Brand in its empowerment initiative for the media and for its unsolicited support that has helped to greatly boost the brand's operations and reputation within the last one year since it launched out in the year 2020. We appreciate its tremendous support and encouragement.

🔟 PENGlobal PHILANTHROPIC NGO OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to the ESTHER MATTHEW TONLAGHA FOUNDATION (EMTF), a nongovernmental organisation operated by the philanthropic couple, Mr. Matthew and Dcns. (Mrs.) Esther Tonlagha, who made use of their NGO to positively impact lives and to reach out to the vulnerable in society. Such act is indeed commendable and worth celebrating. Moreso, its engagement of the PENGlobal brand on some of the couple's sponsored programmes was a push for us. Thank you.

⏸️ PENGlobal CONSISTENT NGO OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to the ERNEST BEBENIMIBO FOUNDATION (EBF) founded by Dcn. Ernest Bebenimibo for the NGO's consistent partnership with the PENGlobal brand as well as its consistency over the years in reaching out to the creek child with the aim of boosting learning and giving pupils and students alike the opportunity for quality education.

🔢 PENGlobal INNOVATIVE MALE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to MR. PERETIMIEBI TIMIYAN, the MD/CEO of Peretim Elite Global Limited, for his determination and dedication in charting a new path in the manufacturing sector through its locally made quality Peretim paints and for his versatile contributions to the real estate sector in the riverine areas.

🔢 PENGlobal INNOVATIVE FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to MRS. ELIZABETH PEREMOBOERE TONGHAN-EKPEMUPOLO, the CEO of Yanga Empire, for her remarkable and innovative trends through her subsidiary, Yanga Empire Cleaning Services, which has opened a new chapter as well as create more awareness on hygiene. You are such an inspiration and a model to young women. We appreciate your patronage and support.

🔢 PENGlobal INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY EXCO OF THE YEAR

This recognition goes to the MACKSON ODE ESQ.-led Executive Council of Opuede Federated Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West LGA of Delta State, for demonstrating innovative leadership and taking a bold step to change the old narrative through the establishment of the Opuede Farms and Foods Processing Industries Limited, thereby putting Opuede community on the map for self-sustenance and independency.

THEME FOR 2025

Propelled by the constant demands and calls from our teeming clients and followers, the PENGlobal brand hereby announces that it will now venture into other innovative niche in tune with its 2025 theme "PUSH RESET" as we take cogent steps to put in place changes in our modus operandi, which will begin to take effect within the first quarter of the year to the satisfaction of our current and prospective clients.

Once again we say THANK YOU for your confidence in the PENGlobal brand as we look forward to another 12 months of transformation and impressive service offering.

ABAI FRANCIS 
CEO/Brand Director, PAL

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