Citation in Honour of Sir Chief Simon Asite JP, FIMC, fnimn Nominee, Clevenard Media Award 2025

• Citation in Honour of Sir Chief Simon Asite JP, FIMC, fnimn
• Nominee, Clevenard Media Award 2025
• Category: Business Leadership and Chamber Development Excellence

Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria — For the first time, the culturally rich and rapidly evolving Mediterranean city of Asaba, Delta State, will host the Clevenard Media Award 2025—a prestigious celebration that recognizes excellence across entertainment, entrepreneurship, fashion, innovation, leadership, and community transformation.

This landmark gathering will convene global thought leaders, creatives, policymakers, civil society actors, and community champions to honour individuals who are actively shaping a better world through vision, courage, creativity, and consistent impact.

Citation in Honour of Sir Chief Simon Asite JP, FIMC, fnimn

Sir Chief Simon Asite JP, FIMC, fnimn, is a distinguished business icon and public-spirited leader whose enduring contributions have reshaped Nigeria’s commercial and industrial landscape. With a career spanning decades of excellence, he has emerged as a pivotal figure in the promotion of business development, chamber growth, and youth empowerment across the South-South region and beyond.

As a former President of both the Warri Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (WACCIMA) and the Delta Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (DACCIMA), Sir Chief Asite’s leadership has been marked by innovation, inclusion, and unwavering dedication to economic advancement. His presidency at WACCIMA was transformational, launching groundbreaking initiatives such as the "Catch-Them-Young" Program, which rewarded academic excellence among secondary school students while promoting entrepreneurship and leadership values in the next generation.

A vocal advocate for regulatory reform, Sir Chief Asite played a central role in the abolition of illegal taxation practices within the Warri metropolis — a milestone that significantly improved the ease of doing business and enhanced investor confidence in the region. His relentless advocacy for fair business practices has had a lasting effect on policy and practice.

Beyond the local chamber level, Sir Chief Asite’s influence extends nationally. As an Executive and Council Member of the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), his voice continues to shape commerce policy and stakeholder dialogue at the highest levels. His leadership journey includes notable roles such as Financial Secretary, First Deputy President, and Regional Vice President of the Council of South-South Chambers of Commerce (COSSCCIMA), as well as his current seat on the Board of Trustees of DACCIMA—all testaments to his commitment to institutional capacity building and sustainable development.

A devout Knight of the Anglican Order, Sir Chief Asite embodies values of faith, service, and humility. His work extends beyond boardrooms into public discourse, where he has been a consistent advocate for inclusive growth, industrialization, and national cohesion. Through media engagements and policy forums, he has contributed thoughtful perspectives on economic reform, trade facilitation, and entrepreneurship, always anchored in integrity and foresight.

Award Nomination

Sir Chief Simon Asite JP, FIMC, fnimn is proudly nominated for the 2025 Clevenard Media Award in the category of Business Leadership and Chamber Development Excellence. This nomination recognizes his visionary leadership, institutional impact, and dedication to fostering inclusive economic growth and youth development in Nigeria and across Africa.

Event Details

• Venue: Mariam Babangida Leisure Park & Film Village, The Bistro Event Center, Awai Road, beside Denis Osadebe University, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
• Date: Saturday, 6th December 2025
• Event: Clevenard Media Award 2025
• Theme: Celebrating African Excellence and Impact

About Clevenard

Clevenard is a premier global media and digital marketing platform committed to promoting the brilliance, resilience, and creativity of African entrepreneurs, professionals, and innovators. With a vibrant international audience across Africa, Europe, and the Diaspora, Clevenard serves as a dynamic hub for collaboration, empowerment, and the celebration of transformative impact.

Sir Chief Simon Asite’s story is one of courage, purpose, and transformational leadership. His life’s work—anchored in enterprise, education, and equity—continues to inspire a generation of change-makers across the continent.

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