Silverbird Group to Honour Dr Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso with 2025 Trailblazer Award for Enterprise and Social Impact

Abia born business Mogul , contemporary philanthropist Dr Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso, has been nominated as a recipient of the 2025 Silverbird Trailblazer Award, a distinction that recognises outstanding contributions to enterprise, innovation and social impact in Nigeria.

The announcement was confirmed by the Silverbird Group, organisers of the annual awards, in a formal communication signed by its founder, Ben Murray-Bruce. The ceremony will take place on 1 March 2026 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, with industry leaders, policymakers and invited guests expected to attend.

In a message following the announcement, Dr Anyaso described the recognition as a moment of gratitude rather than personal triumph. He said the award reflected a collective journey shaped by partnerships, professional discipline and the support of family, friends and colleagues. He also invited well wishers to join him at the ceremony as the milestone is marked.

The Silverbird Group said the award acknowledges Dr Anyaso’s role in building a diversified indigenous enterprise with interests spanning energy, finance and real estate, while maintaining a strong focus on social responsibility. According to the organisers, his work demonstrates how Nigerian owned businesses can expand with global credibility while remaining rooted in local impact.

Beyond corporate growth, the citation highlighted sustained investment in human capital, including medical outreach programmes, support for micro and small enterprises, youth mobility initiatives and the establishment of a fully funded tuition free school. The awards committee noted that these efforts represent a model in which commercial success is aligned with community development and long term social value.

As preparations continue for the ceremony in Lagos, the organisers said the 2025 award seeks to spotlight a generation of leaders redefining Nigerian enterprise through innovation, resilience and social commitment.

Dr Anyaso, popularly known as OFUJI NDI IGBO 1, leads the CAADES Group, a company that has grown steadily through strategic expansion and partnerships. Industry observers say his recognition underscores a broader shift in how business leadership is assessed, with increasing emphasis on ethical practice, inclusion and measurable impact.

The Silverbird Trailblazer Award is one of the group’s flagship honours, celebrating individuals whose work challenges convention and sets new benchmarks in their fields. Past recipients have included figures from business, entertainment and public life whose influence extends beyond their immediate sectors.