Dr. Smith Ezenagu Limited, the managing director and chief executive officer of Esso Properties Limited, has won yet another honor.
The All African Students Union gave Ezenagu, who is also the director of ISMT St. Salomon University in Cotonou, an award and a letter of recognition over the weekend in Lagos.
While delivering the prize to Ezenagu, Union President Osisiogu Osikenyi stated that the Union chose Ezenagu for the award “because of his lofty strides in delivery of the mandate of Esso Properties Limited; contributions to human capital development through the Esso Academy and his love for education and investments visible in the ISMT St. Salomon University, Cotonou, Benin Republic.”
Osikenyi went on to add, “Nigeria alone has over 28million housing deficit and Esso Properties is mitigating this lacuna by availing home ownership solution to Nigerians at home and Diaspora, which is worthy of commendation. In essence, Esso Properties Limited under sterling leadership of Dr. Smith Ezenagu has demystified Property solution with the “currency of credibility” which he has earned over the years by honest dealings and integrity in business.”
“Moreover, St. Salomon University contributes towards enhancing access to higher education in Africa by availing more African students’ access.”
“You would agree with me that access is still an issue in a huge population like Nigeria with millions of admission seekers yearly.”
At the award ceremony, where the admissions officer from ISMT St. Salomon University, Cotonou, also spoke, Mr. Ezenagu expressed his gratitude for the acknowledgement of his efforts and contributions to the growth of the housing industry.
Ezenagu stated that, “At Esso Properties Limited, we are driven more with passion than profit and we are focused on carving a niche for ourselves as a trusted, reliable, and friendly real estate entity, having sufficient general property investment and real estate market experience as well as the requisite knowledge required to undertake property development, with sights on breaking new frontiers in the industry. We are excited that our efforts at making a difference are not in vain.”
He further added: “We are also making our mark in the educational sector and we are glad that ISMT St. Salomon University, Cotonou is fast becoming the preferred choice of University for African students and fulfilling one of its objectives by providing quality education to African students.”
Ezenagu has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Rome Business School in Lagos and an MBA from the Ecole Superieure Sainte Felicite University in Cotonou, Republic of Benin.
