Nigerian wins Asia-Pacific award for service to humanity

TO appreciate the contributions of Nigerians in
the diaspora to socio-economic development,
the Appreciate Africa Network has honoured a
China-based Nigerian businessman and
Chairman of Blue Diamond Logistics, China, Mr.
Festus Mbisiogu with the Pride of Africa 2017
award.
Mbisiogu
The bestowment of the award which recognized
Africans in Asia, who added value to their home
and host countries, took place at the prestigious
Beijing Marriot City Wall Hotel, China.
This year’s award featured 27 categories with a
total of 63 people nominated for their various
contributions to human development and
productivity.
Also, more than 1000 nominees were selected
from Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia and
across the entire provinces of China through
online voting.
The final selection at the eve of award night had
Mbisiogu, emerge as ‘Community Champion
2017’ under the Community Leadership
Category.
He was also honoured as a result of the
activities of his foundation, Uzotex Foundation.
A statement by the convener said: “Mbisiogu
was selected for the various roles he has played
both in China and Nigeria in promoting
community development through his self-
sponsored community borehole projects,
scholarship grants, and human capacity
development through his Uzotex Foundations
alongside other contributions in entrepreneurial
mentorship for Nigerian immigrants in China.
Festus Mbisiogu, China-based businessman
man and a pioneer member of the Nigeria in
Diaspora Association – NIDO-China, is picking
the Community Champion award for the second
time running alongside other Nigerians who
were awarded for their outstanding
achievements.