01/06/2026
🌟 Appreciation Post from SPO Foundation – Charity Partner of the African Business Chamber Awards 2026🌟
On behalf of SPO Foundation, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the African Business Chamber for selecting us as the Charity Partner of the African Business Chamber Awards 2026.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Eugene and the entire African Business Chamber team for this opportunity, which we greatly value and do not take for granted.
The Awards Dinner was a wonderful celebration of excellence, leadership, innovation, and impact across the African business community. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners whose achievements continue to drive economic growth, trade, entrepreneurship, and positive social change.
👏 Special congratulations to the award recipients, including:
• Kai Ojo – CEO, Planisware UK
• Professor Erinma Bell MBE DL – Co-Founder and Chair, CARISMA
• Professor Margaret Ikpoh DL – Vice-President, Royal College of General Practitioners
• Gbite Oduneye – Managing Partner, ODBA
• Bolaji Sofoluwe MBE – Founder and Managing Director, ETK Group
• Bank of Africa
• Kavita Doshi – Entrepreneur of the Year
• Zemedeneh Negatu – Chairman & CEO, Fairfax Africa and CBE Capital Investment Bank
• Arunma (AEEM) Oteh – Chair, Royal African Society (represented by CEO Stella Nse Okuzu)
• Ambassador Biruk Mekonnen
• And many other distinguished award recipients.
A special thank you to Royal Lancaster London, Hyatt Regency Manchester, and Digital Infraco for generously sponsoring the SPO Foundation raffle prizes. It was truly wonderful to see the joy and excitement on the faces of the three lucky winners.
💙 Together, we raised £605 for SPO Foundation.
We are deeply grateful to every donor, supporter, and raffle ticket purchaser whose generosity made this possible. Your contributions help us continue supporting individuals and families affected by breast cancer.
Our sincere appreciation also goes to Ambassador Aminu Dalhatu, Nigeria's High Commissioner to the UK, ably represented by Mr Magaji Barda, for assisting with the presentation of vouchers to the raffle winners.
We would also like to thank Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE DL FCL for helping to announce and present the special SPO Foundation voucher awarded to a donor selected at random from our supporter community.
It was a privilege for our Co-Founder, Engr Patrick Obidoyin, to share a table with distinguished guests including Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE DL FCL, Patricia S. Kabuleeta, Dr Stella Nse Okuzu FRSA HCIB, the representative of the Nigerian High Commissioner, and Ambassador Edmund Hinkson, S.C., High Commissioner of Barbados to the United Kingdom.
A heartfelt thank you to Cody Gapare CMgr MCMI MBA for being an exceptional host and ensuring the evening remained engaging, enjoyable, and memorable for all.
We are grateful to everyone who contributed to making the African Business Chamber Awards Dinner such a successful and inspiring occasion.
🎗️ About SPO Foundation
At SPO Foundation, we are committed to supporting breast cancer patients and their families through practical assistance, awareness campaigns, advocacy initiatives, and community engagement.
Our work includes:
✅ Providing care hampers for breast cancer patients
✅ Hosting community coffee mornings and support activities
✅ Delivering awareness programmes and speaking engagements
✅ Promoting early detection and education to improve outcomes
Together, we can continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer.
👉 Learn more about our work: www.spofoundation.org.uk
👉 Donate and support our mission: https://spofoundation.enthuse.com/cp/53e7b/fundraiser #!/
👉 Interested in volunteering, sponsorship, or partnership opportunities? Contact us at: [email protected]
