Louis Ekere, group chairman/chief executive officer of Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Limited and Welled Healthcare Limited, has been inducted as the vice-president of the new executive council (NEC) of the Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN).
The association inaugurated new executive council (NEC) members into its fold at the Oriental Hotel, in Lekki, Lagos on Friday.
In a statement issued on the induction, Ekere’s team said, “The induction has been widely acknowledged, by stakeholders in the sector, as an honour well deserved; pundits highlight the accomplishments of the resourceful entrepreneur, among others, as testaments of his suitability for the role of SOAN’s First Vice President.
“There is no gainsaying Ekere is a true visionary, changemaker, and revolutionary,” the statement read.
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He has demonstrated a bold entrepreneurial spirit that continues to leave an indelible mark on the Nigerian and African shipping circuit.
“But perhaps his most impactful venture yet would be his stewardship as SOAN’s VP.
Ekere is expected to leverage his business acumen to disrupt the status quo and entrench delicate balance in one breadth.
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“Louis Ekere is an individual with high level of professionalism, an innovative and proactive approach to solving problems in the industry and the nation at large.
“Ekere’s story has elements of what we think of as a typically Nigerian story — of passion, ingenuity, and, ultimately, honest industry. In a nutshell, Ekere’s story turns out to be a universal narrative — of striving for excellence, of the power of initiative to circumvent the status quo and of an individual’s potential to create new opportunities that benefit not only himself and his shipping community but the wider world.
“Ekere is particularly notable for his ability to resolve conflict. This comes from years of practice and an understanding that the best way to find solutions and common ground is to build personal and group relationships based on trust.
“No one in the maritime sector understands this better than Ekere. His list of accomplishments is impressive, but most impressive is his ability to build bridges, bring people together and get things done. Even though where parties disagree on many issues, he creates opportunities for future collaboration.
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“A seasoned professional, Ekere, is a recipient of the National Recognition and Achievement Award for the Officer of the Order of Niger (OON) which was conferred on him by the Federal Government of Nigeria for service to humanity and important contributions to the maritime, oil and gas, and healthcare industries in Nigeria.
“He is also a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award conferred by former U.S President Donald Trump in 2019 and was also conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Trinity International University of Ambassadors Georgia, United States. He is a member of the Institute of Directors Nigeria (IOD).”
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