The Expatriate Business Awards (TEBA) 2026 has honoured foreign nationals who have invested in Nigerian youth, created jobs, and transferred skills across key sectors of the economy.
The Director of Awards, TEBA, Odunola Abayomi, hinted that the awards are designed to celebrate expatriates who came to Nigeria, built businesses, paid taxes, and contributed to the country’s cultural and economic growth.
Abayomi stated that TEBA 2026 is an evening of appreciation, music, comedy, and celebration where diplomacy meets Nigerian creativity.
She emphasized the broader significance of the awards: stating: “Nigeria is stronger when it welcomes talent, investment, enterprise and culture from across the world.
“TEBA 2026 aims to spotlight the contributions of the expatriate community to Nigeria’s development, particularly in youth entrepreneurship, job creation, and cultural exchange.”
The event drew strong government backing. Special appreciation was extended to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development for their support.
Two senior officials were singled out for their role in making the awards possible: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Dunoma Ahmed and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Manu Kambari.
Abayomi also acknowledged the Honorable Ministers of both ministries for their leadership.
Corporate partners and agencies recognized at the ceremony include Nigerburg Engineering, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, XEJETS, NACO, and Past Prints.