President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised two Nigerian SMEs, Nafarm Foods and D-Olivette Global Enterprise, for their outstanding achievements at the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the UAE.
In a message shared on his verified X handle, Tinubu commended their innovative contributions to global sustainability and called their success a source of national pride.
Nafarm Foods, led by AbdulLateef Olaosebikan, won the prestigious prize in the Food Category for its scalable hybrid solar food dryers, showcasing Nigeria’s potential on the global stage.
The technology is designed to preserve food while significantly reducing carbon emissions, earning widespread acclaim for its potential to transform food preservation across Africa.
While D-Olivette Global Enterprise, another Nigerian SME, was named a finalist in the Energy Category.
The company's Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI)-)-enabled waste management solution has been credited with improving waste collection efficiency by 40%, earning it international recognition.
President Tinubu, who attended the opening of the ADSW alongside the UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and other global leaders, highlighted the importance of the accomplishments in positioning Nigeria as a leader in sustainable innovation.
"I joined His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and other world leaders at the opening of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony," the President stated.