By Bisi Bamishe
History was made on Saturday night at the prestigious Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) Awards, when business mogul, the Chairman of Capital Express Holdings Limited, Chief Anthony Aletor, became the first-ever recipient of the ADVAN Industry Leaders Award.
Other recipients are Africa’s richest man, Founder, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Founder/CEO, Emzor Pharmarceuticals, Dr. (Mrs) Stella Okolo; Founder/Chairman GIC Motors, Chief (Dr.) Diana Chen; and Founder/CEO, Air Peace Limited, Barr. Allen Onyema
The award was presented by the trustees of ADVAN, supported by ADVAN President, Mr. Osamede Uwubanmwen, and CEO, Mrs. Ediri Ose-Ediale, during the glamorous ADVAN African Awards for Marketing Excellence 2025, which took place at Admiralty Conference Center in VI, Lagos, and was attended by top dignitaries, including the Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole.
As the presenter handed the award to Chief Aletor, he stated, “This will be the first time we will be giving this award and I am happy to announce that you are the first winner of this award. History is being made today and may you continue to be the first in all your endeavours. On behalf of ADVAN management, board of trustees, and the executive council, we hereby present you this award for Industry Leader.”
In his acceptance speech, Chief Aletor dedicated the award to the Almighty God and expressed gratitude to his Capital Express Family. He also thanked his immediate family, acknowledging his wife’s support, and everyone who contributed to his success.
Chief Aletor, a philanthropist and an achiever per excellence, has investments across several sectors, including insurance, investment banking, shipping, and mining among others. His excellence in business and philanthropy earned him the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) award.
With a degree in Insurance from the University of Lagos and an MBA from the University of Ibadan, Chief Aletor is also a certified member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, the Chartered Insurance Institute (London), and a Member of the National Institute of Policy & Strategic Studies, Kuru (min) . He serves on the boards of notable companies, further cementing his status as an industry leader.
