The Industry Newspaper, Nigeria’s premier publication covering marketing, media and the business economy, has announced renowned entrepreneur and educationist, Chief Yomi Otubela, as Chairman of the 2026 edition of its flagship special project, Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact.
The annual recognition celebrates Nigerian companies driving resilience, innovation, job creation and national development across key sectors of the economy.
The 2026 edition, themed “Building Resilience, Driving Growth: Nigerian Companies Shaping the Next Decade,” will be unveiled at a special awards and networking luncheon on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Chief Otubela brings decades of distinguished leadership experience as an entrepreneur and educationist. He is the President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) and the Founder/CEO of Lagooz Schools, one of Nigeria’s leading educational institutions, recognised for academic excellence, innovation in learning and youth development.
Under his stewardship, Lagooz Schools has established benchmarks in curriculum delivery, technology integration and talent development, impacting thousands of Nigerian students.
As an entrepreneur, Chief Otubela has championed private sector participation in education and advocated policies that enable businesses to thrive while contributing to national development. His voice has helped shape conversations around skills development, human capital investment and the role of small and large enterprises in Nigeria’s economic future.
As Chairman of the 2026 Top 50, Chief Otubela will provide strategic guidance for the selection process, deliver the Chairman’s Address at the event and lead discussions on how Nigerian companies can deepen their impact through innovation, good governance and social responsibility.
Speaking on the appointment, Goddie Ofose, Editor-in-Chief & Publisher of The Industry Newspaper, said “We are honored to have Chief Yomi Otubela chair this year’s Top 50. He embodies the spirit of impact we seek to celebrate — building institutions, empowering people, and creating value that outlives quarterly reports. His experience as both an entrepreneur and educationist makes him uniquely positioned to spotlight companies that are not just profitable, but purposeful.”
The Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact 2026 will feature leading companies across banking, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, aviation and education, among other sectors.
The special edition will be widely distributed to C-suite executives, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders across Nigeria and the diaspora.
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