Integrated Catering, CEO, Alabi, Listed Among 50 Most Influential Personalities in Rivers

Sylvester Idowu in Warri 

The President and Managing Director of Integrated Catering company Limited, Owners of The Promise Brand, Dr. Oluwatoyin Tajudeen Alabi, has been listed among 50 Most Influential Personalities in Rivers State for the year 2025.

The listing highlights Dr. Alabi’s outstanding contributions to the economic development, youth empowerment and social advancement of Rivers State and the Niger Delta region.

Receiving the award in Port Harcourt yesterday, Dr Alabi expressed heartfelt gratitude to the organisers of the event noting that the gesture will spur him to do more for humanity.

“Being nominated as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Personalities in Rivers State 2025 is a very great thing. I dedicate this award to Almighty God, to all good people of Rivers State, and to our numerous customers. 

“Thank you all for your support, I really appreciate this award. What this means is to spur us to do more, to give more back to the community, more to our customers. And I can really assure you, the best is yet to come,” he said.

A seasoned broadcaster, Olalekan “Osquare” Olalekan, who presented the award on behalf of the organisers, commended Dr. Alabi’s remarkable vision and staying power in an evolving business landscape.

Alabi, he stated, represents the kind of leadership that transforms communities, leadership rooted in service, innovation, and consistency adding, “His story with The Promise brand is one of resilience, growth, and enduring impact. This recognition is not just about business success, but about the lives he continues to touch,” he said.

Osquare noted that under Alabi’s leadership, “The promise has evolved from a humble start-up into one of Nigeria’s leading hospitality and catering brands, employing over 400 staff and serving millions of customers across more than 25 outlets.”

He commended Alabi’s remarkable vision and staying power in an evolving business landscape.

“Dr Alabi represents the kind of leadership that transforms communities — leadership rooted in service, innovation, and consistency. His story with The Promise brand is one of resilience, growth, and enduring impact. This recognition is not just about business success, but about the lives he continues to touch,” he said.

The honour comes at a significant moment as Alabi and his team prepare to mark The Promise brand’s 25th anniversary and the official unveiling of its new corporate headquarters in Port Harcourt.

For many, this award stands as a reaffirmation of the brand’s unwavering commitment to excellence, community development, and shared prosperity — values that have kept The Promise at the forefront of Nigeria’s hospitality industry for over two decades.