His Royal Highness, Igwe (Dr.) Oranu Chris Chidume, Eze Ana-Ukwu, Eze Igulube of Omor Kingdom, in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree in Business Administration by Chuwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam,Anambra State.

Igwe Chidume, a renowned entrepreneur with exceptional leadership skill and innovative cum creative abilities, is the founder and chairman of Krisoral Group of Companies.

Krisoral Group of Companies is a holding company for four subsidiaries, that are into packaging, farming, food processing and distilling. His Royal Majesty, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, Aladesanmi 111, the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, while presenting the certificate to Igwe Chidume, at the 10th convocation ceremonies of the University, held at its Igbariam campus, affirmed that Igwe Omor’s selection was not indiscriminate, but followed meticulous criteria that involved a consideration of his tremendous impact on society in many spheres.

“We are glad that you recognized this and have done us the honour of accepting our Honorary Degree. By all standards, you deserved to be honoured. It is, therefore an honour and privilege for me to preside over the occasion where you, a first class citizen is being honoured”. Igwe Chidume, after receiving the award, expressed gratitude to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University for the honour bestowed on him. According to His Royal Highness, Igwe Chidume, “I was excited when Greg Chukwudi Nwakaoby, a professor and the Vice Chancellor of this great University, informed me of the decision of the University to confer this honour on me. “Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University is one of the latest spring-outs that is doing admirable work, through delivering comprehensive and qualitative learning.

“Indeed here exists a valuable and necessary place for anyone, who has the burning desire to learn”. He congratulated the new graduates of the University and their families. “You would only be able to appreciate the thrill of excitement felt by these parents here today, if you have had the privilege and opportunity to train and watch your ward(s) graduate, through tertiary Institution”.

He urged the new graduates to be positive, principled, pro-active, and productive and at the same time be open to change. “You are part of the largest generation of young people the world has ever known. When I look around this hall, I see more than leaders of tomorrow. I see a people prepared, waiting to join the global economic activities. “Few are they that don’t need to ask themselves ‘what should I do with my life?’ such people don’t even need an advice to follow their passion. The rest persons struggle with this question at regular intervals.

“If you are in this category, don’t get discouraged, acquire more skills to keep up with the changing nature of work, invoke your passion for the field you have found skill in, ensure that what you do, creates value that is of benefit to others, and such value when created overtime, becomes your bargaining power in the world of economy”, Igwe advised. Igwe Chidume expressed appreciation to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, for the commendable work he has been doing to advance education in the State.

This is as he also thanked his people of Omor Kingdom, for their unalloyed support, by coming out en masse to show solidarity and for always standing by him in that which he represents. Igwe Chris Oranu Chidume, dedicated the award to his team at Krisoral Group of Companies, which according to him, created for him, the leeway that fostered and positioned his business and management adroitness to become worthy of attention. In his words, “Like I always say, nothing of significance is truly the work of one man; as great visions and achievements can only be nurtured with the composition and cooperation of like minds that have chosen to pursue a common goal. “Krisoral Group of Companies created for me, the leeway that fostered and positioned my business and management adroitness to become worthy of attention.

“This is why I do not hesitate to attribute milestone of success of this kind, to the collective landmark achievement of this community of men and women, who constitute the Krisoral Group. “I therefore dedicate this honour to the board, management and staff of Krisoral Group, for their unwavering commitment to teamwork and penchant for excellence”