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ETK Group managing director, Bolaji Sofoluwe MBE, was awarded Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in His Majesty King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours List for 2025 in recognition for her outstanding contributions to sustainable business growth, female entrepreneurship, and international trade.

This prestigious recognition reflects Bolaji’s relentless commitment to creating opportunities and breaking barriers for businesses and entrepreneurs. Through her work, she has not only championed innovative and inclusive growth strategies but also forged international partnerships that have opened doors to new trade and commerce opportunities.

Under Bolaji’s leadership, ETK Group has successfully executed projects across more than 34 African countries over the past 14 years, facilitating trade and investment exceeding £1 billion. During this period, we have supported businesses across diverse sectors, including aviation, financial services, health tech, oil and gas, agriculture, luxury goods, fashion and beauty, and manufacturing.

Congratulations, Bolaji!  Your recognition is well-deserved and an inspiration to us all at ETK Group.

Also, a big congratulations to everyone honoured in this year’s list for their outstanding contributions to the growth and success of both the public and private sectors.

Click the link to see the full New Year Honours List 2025:
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ETK had the honour of joining the incredible UK entrepreneurial community at the 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Community.

ETK Managing Director, Bolaji Sofoluwe, was shortlisted as a finalist in the Global Entrepreneur of the Year category, a powerful demonstration of her remarkable leadership and ETK Group’s ongoing mission to create a global impact.

But this celebration was about more than awards. It was a reminder of the transformative force of entrepreneurship.

Collectively, the finalists represented businesses that generate £2.9 billion in turnover and provide 20,000 jobs, an extraordinary contribution to the UK economy.

At ETK Group, this recognition highlights our core values: resilience, innovation, and the bold pursuit of empowering businesses to confidently navigate global markets.

To every winner and finalist, congratulations. Your dedication inspires us all.

We are proud to share this space with you! Here’s to driving continued impactful growth together.