‘’Paint a rainbow of love in your heart for peace and unity’’ So says the quote.
Adokiye Ibierele Ikpoki, the Managing Director and CEO of Chairborne Global Services Limited, has the paint of a rainbow in his heart. On several occasions, he has displayed his detribalised nature and love for fellow human beings irrespective of where the person hails from.
Perhaps, If you ever think of compiling a list of Nigerians who deserve commendations for their love for unity of Nigeria, this Rivers State-born businessman will certainly make the list with a generous mention.
The entrepreneur and investor with over twenty- five years of experience in real estate and marine logistics considers every Nigerian as one. He holds the unity of the country paramount to his heart. This, we gathered, has been one of the things working for him and his rising profile.
He is powerful, influential and high wired connections with friends across the four corners of the country. The brilliant man has also continued to soar higher with boldness and astute business ideas.
Society Watch gathered that for his detribalised nature, he is about to be turbaned as the Sodangin Dutse, in Jigawa State. The turbaning ceremony, according to a source, will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2024. It’s expected to be an assemblage of topmost and significant bigwigs across the nation.
According to the letter written by the chief of staff to the Emir of Dutse, and sent to the well the golf loving dandy, the traditional title will be bestowed on him by the Emir of Dutse His Highness Alhaji Muhammad Hamim Nuhu Sanusi, CFR.
The letter read:
‘’ Sequel to the Dutse Emirate Council approval and the Jigawa State Government.
I’m directed by His Highness the Emir of Dutse to write and convey his approval to bestow you with a traditional title of SODANGIN DUTSE (fondness for the family).
This appointment followed your love and passion for the progress of Dutse Emirate and Jigawa State at large as shown in your character.
While His Highness congratulates you on this appointment, we are looking forward to seeing you making a positive impact on the development of his people.
Please accept the assurance of His Highness esteemed regards’’
The graduate of the University of Port Harcourt and Lagos Business school, is an Executive with extensive experience with highly engineered systems and processes, and a deep understanding of critical business drivers in multiple markets and industries.
Adokiye who currently serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees of Ogoni Trust Fund, is also an active member of the Institute of Directors (IOD), Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN), and Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN).