By joshua GEORGIA STATE SENATE HONOURS NIGERIAN BUSINESS ICON ALHAJI IBRAHIM DENDE EGUNGBOHUN WITH HONORARY CITIZENSHIP
… International Recognition Celebrates His Leadership, Enterprise, Philanthropy and Service to Humanity
In a landmark international recognition of Nigerian excellence, renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun — also known as IBD Dende, has been honoured by the Georgia State Senate, United States of America, with the prestigious title of Honorary Georgia Citizen, alongside a Special Commendation Resolution.
The honour was conferred by Senator Dr. Donzella James of Georgia Senate District 28 in recognition of Chief Egungbohun’s outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship, economic development, philanthropy, and community service.
The official Senate Resolution described IBD Dende as a distinguished entrepreneur and community leader whose visionary leadership has significantly driven economic growth in Ogun State and across Nigeria.
Since founding the IBD Group in 2003, he has grown the organisation into one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous conglomerates with interests in importation, logistics, agriculture, quarrying, hospitality, real estate, and other sectors that continue to stimulate job creation and national development.
Beyond business, the Georgia State Senate paid glowing tribute to his humanitarian impact through the *IBD Dende Foundation* and *IBD Global Impact International*. The Resolution highlighted his extensive interventions in educational scholarships, healthcare delivery, youth empowerment, infrastructure development, and support for widows, vulnerable families, and low-income households.
The Senate also acknowledged his traditional leadership role as Oluomo of Yewa Land, noting that his generosity, humility, and compassion have earned him admiration both in Nigeria and internationally.
In conferring the honour, the Georgia State Senate formally recognised Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun as an *Honorary Georgia Citizen and Goodwill Ambassador, and affirmed that he should be accorded appropriate courtesies during his travels within the United States and beyond in appreciation of his exemplary service to humanity.
In his response, *Alhaji Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun* expressed profound gratitude to Senator Donzella James, the Georgia State Senate, and the people of Georgia for the distinguished honour. He dedicated the award to God, his family, business associates, partners, and the thousands of Nigerians whose support has sustained his journey.
He reaffirmed his commitment to expanding investments, empowering young entrepreneurs, creating more employment opportunities, and deepening humanitarian initiatives that uplift lives and promote sustainable development.
The recognition has drawn widespread commendation from business leaders, traditional rulers, community organisations, and well-wishers across Nigeria, who described it as a proud moment not only for Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, but also for Ogun State and the entire country.
This latest honour further cements *IBD Dende’s* growing reputation as one of Africa’s most respected indigenous entrepreneurs and philanthropists — a legacy that continues to transcend borders and prove that visionary leadership, compassion, and hard work are values worthy of global celebration.