Entrepreneur and logistics expert Dr. Eric Opah is set to receive a prestigious award from The Sun Newspaper on January 31, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s logistics and supply chain industry.
Dr. Opah is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur with extensive experience in global shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics operations. His career is marked by excellence, innovation, and integrity, qualities that have earned him respect in both national and international logistics circles.
He gained valuable global exposure during his time at Panalpina World Transport Group, where his passion for operational efficiency and service excellence was refined. This experience laid the foundation for the establishment of Fortune Global, a logistics company that has grown into a model Nigerian enterprise with international relevance.
Renowned for his entrepreneurial ingenuity, Dr. Opah has created numerous employment opportunities across Nigeria while building a strong reputation rooted in professionalism and ethical business practices. His expertise in air cargo operations played a critical role in the successful establishment of China Southern Airlines in Nigeria, where he later served as Director of Cargo Operations, further strengthening his influence in the aviation and logistics sector.
Under his visionary leadership as Chief Executive Officer, Fortune Global has expanded its operational presence to major ports across Nigeria and key logistics hubs in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Through strategic management and an unwavering commitment to service excellence, the company has earned recognition as a globally competitive Nigerian brand.
Beyond his business achievements, Dr. Opah is highly regarded within professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Logistics and the Nigerian Ports and Terminal Management Academy of Nigeria, reflecting his thought leadership and contributions to industry development.
His impact also extends to philanthropy and community development. A strong advocate of youth empowerment, he founded the Eric Opah Foundation, which provides educational grants and support for young people. He also established the Mbubo Transformation Group to drive community development initiatives and grassroots empowerment projects.
Dr. Opah’s career embodies visionary leadership, service excellence, and a deep commitment to societal advancement, qualities that continue to inspire growth within the logistics industry and beyond.
It will be recalled that Fortune Global Shipping & Logistics was, in 2013, recognized as the 13th among the Top 50 fastest-growing companies in Nigeria at the prestigious Tony Elumelu Foundation Award Ceremony in Lagos, attended by Professor Michael Porter of Harvard University and former Minister of Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga.
