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C-energy Oil CEO, Christian Okonkwo Bags Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Respected business mogul, and CEO C-Energy Oil and Gas Ltd, High Chief Christian Okonkwo, has emerged Entrepreneur of the Year at Anambra's biggest award event held on Saturday 18th July, 2026.

Okonkwo who is equally the founder of Chris-Bethel Logistics, Chris-Bethel Real Estate and C-Energy pharmaceutical was honoured in recognition of his resilience, business success and contribution to enterprise development.

Okonkwo, while reflecting on his entrepreneurial journey, said his rise from humble beginnings was built on determination, perseverance and the courage to overcome setbacks.

He recalled starting his electrical business in Lagos with N30,000 raised by his parents after completing his education, describing the experience as the foundation of his business career.

According to him, entrepreneurship comes with risks, losses and challenges, but the ability to learn from setbacks and continue pursuing one’s vision remains critical to success.

“Whenever something failed, I gathered what remained and started again,” he said, noting that years of learning, hard work and experience had strengthened his capacity to build more successful ventures.

Other distinguished personalities recognised at the event included the Archbishop of Onitsha and Metropolitan of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev. Dr. Valerian Okeke; Chairman of Fidelity Bank, Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu; Founder of Women Aid Collective (WACOL), Prof. Joy Ezeilo, OON, SAN; Executive Chairman of Zobis Electrical Wires and Cable Ltd, John Ezeobi; Chief Anthony Ikenna Obele (Okwunze Aguata); and Corporate Affairs Manager (East), Nigerian Breweries Plc, Iyom Joy Egolum.

The AMTY Awards organisers said the honourees were selected for their outstanding contributions across business, leadership, social impact and community development.

Source : https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/07/c-energy-oil-ceo-christian-okonkwo-bags-entrepreneur-of-the-year-award/

More photos. Congratulations to him. I was there live

The man is a big name. Congratulations

Interesting. Congratulations are in order.

The Don himself... Congratulations. Well deserved.

Congratulations One man like that is not in attendance.

Every time one award or the other for people who are just doing ok for themselves

I remembered helping dis man with 5 million dollars

FashionCookie:
Congratulations One man like that is not in attendance.

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Sonofgod1990:
I remembered helping dis man with 5 million dollars

Just curious, 5 million dollars for what, & what year?

favor914:
Just curious, 5 million dollars for what, & what year?

I gave it to him to support his business

Na only here them dey give good ol' oil moguls entrepreneur of the year award...

Wetin new he even do for the oil industry?

I don tire for today abegi 🤧...

Sonofgod1990:
I gave it to him to support his business

5 million dollars is a whole lot of money...
Was it in form of a loan or a grant.
Are you an investor in well drafted Business proposals.
I have a great one right now and really do need funding.
If your up to it I could share with you.

Sonofgod1990:
Alex right? Nnnnnnnnnnnn

2 people actually... But what's my business!?

FashionCookie:
2 people actually... But what's my business!?

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