Prominent businessman Mohammed Dewji was named the winner of the Industrialist of the Year Award. Mr Dewji, popularly known as Mo, was declared the winner at the 2023 All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) annual gala on Friday in South Africa. Mo is the president of the oldest METL Group of Companies, founded by his father, Mr Gulamabbas Dewji, in the 1970s. Shortly after receiving his award, Mo explained that he had received the award with great humility while thanking President Samia Suluhu Hassan. “My thanks go to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for creating a friendly and positive environment that allows industrial development nationally,” said Mo.

Source: Forbes June 25, 2023 10:54 UTC