Dr. Oluwatoyin Alabi Nominated Amongst Top 50 Most Influential Persons in Rivers State 2025

Dr. Oluwatoyin Tajudeen Alabi, President and Managing Director of Integrated Catering Company Ltd, owners of The Promise brand, has been honoured as one of the 50 Most Influential Personalities in Rivers State 2025.
The recognition highlights Dr. Alabi’s outstanding contributions to the economic development, youth empowerment, and social advancement of Rivers State and the Niger Delta region.
Under his 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.
Receiving the award from the head of the award committee, seasoned broadcaster Olalekan “Osquare” Olalekan, Dr. Alabi expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying:
“Being nominated as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Persons 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.”
In his remarks, Olalekan Osquare, who presented the award on behalf of the organizers, commended Dr. Alabi’s remarkable vision and staying power in an evolving business landscape.
“Dr. Oluwatoyin 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.
