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The Association of Esan Professionals (AEP) has honoured Dr. Patrick Usiahon Ejedawe, Chairman of Patjeda Group of Companies Limited, with a prestigious recognition award for his outstanding professional achievements, visionary leadership, and contributions to the security and development of Esan land
At a ceremony on December 21, 2025, at Lagos’ Muson Centre,that brought together distinguished professionals, industry leaders, and opinion shapers of Esan descent,AEP leader Dr. Henry Egbiki praised Dr. Ejedawe’s discipline, innovation, and community commitment.
“His business leadership has created jobs, strengthened security, and supported sustainable development in Esan land and Edo State,” Egbiki said.
They noted that his business leadership at Patjeda Group of Companies Limited has not only created jobs and economic value, but has also strengthened security architecture and supported sustainable development initiatives that directly and indirectly benefit Esan land and Edo State at large.
According to the citation, the award was bestowed “in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding achievements in his professional career and his invaluable contributions to the security development of Esan land as a worthy Esan son.”
This recognition, the Association emphasized, is reserved for individuals whose impact transcends personal success and translates into measurable community advancement.
In his response, Dr. Patrick Ejedawe expressed profound gratitude to the Association of Esan Professionals and reaffirmed his commitment to ethical leadership, inclusive growth, and continued service to humanity.
He dedicated the award to the Esan people, stressing that true leadership is defined not by titles, but by the ability to create lasting value, inspire others, and uplift society.
Investigator news reports that the ceremony reinforced the fact that the Esan people, a major ethnic group in Edo State, continue to make remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s socio-economic development across sectors.
It also underscored the Association’s resolve to identify, celebrate, and project Esan professionals who embody excellence, integrity, and transformational leadership
It will be recalled that the award plaque presented to Dr. Ejedawe, as captured in the ceremony visuals, stands as a lasting symbol of honour, gratitude, and communal pride, reflecting a shared belief that leadership anchored on purpose, service, and vision remains the strongest pathway to sustainable development.
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