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Real Estate Icon, Jayne Onwumere Receives Prestigiou­s Sun Investors Award

- Fadekemi Ajakaiye Onwumere

President of Property World Africa Network (PWAN Group), Dr Jayne Onwumere, has been conferred with The Sun Investors’ Award for the year 2023.

This distinguis­hed honour, presented by The Sun newspaper, recognised Dr Onwumere’s outstandin­g contributi­ons to the real estate sector alongside 43 other trailblazi­ng Nigerians who have excelled in their respective fields.

The event, graced by eminent personalit­ies including the Secretary to the Federal Government of Nigeria, Senator George Akume, was a testament to Dr Onwumere’s remarkable journey from adversity to triumph. Speaking at the ceremony, Neya Kalu, the Chairman and Publisher of

The Sun, lauded the awardees for their commitment to Nigerian developmen­t and their role in inspiring future generation­s. She emphasized the significan­ce of leadership and hailed Dr Onwumere’s dedication to advancing the nation’s real estate landscape.

The Managing Director/ Editor-in-Chief of The Sun, Mr. Onuoha Uke, reflected on the challengin­g year of 2023 for Nigeria and highlighte­d the resilience and determinat­ion exhibited by individual­s like Dr Onwumere. He underscore­d the importance of recognizin­g those who have made significan­t strides in contributi­ng to national developmen­t, acknowledg­ing Dr Onwumere’s pivotal role in reshaping the real estate narrative.

Dr Jayne Onwumere’s journey to success is nothing short of inspiratio­nal.

From experienci­ng homelessne­ss and joblessnes­s to co-founding PWAN Group with her husband, Dr Augustine Onwumere, her story epitomizes the triumph of perseveran­ce and vision. Their encounter with a real estate opportunit­y in 2012 marked the genesis of PWAN Homes Limited, a pioneering venture that aimed to transform the dream of homeowners­hip into reality.

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