In a letter dated March 29, 2024 signed by Comrade Enoch Utazi, the President, SUG of UNN, the students said Adonu’s appointment was in the interest of the student union government following his antecedents in youth and student constituency both within the University of Nigeria Nsukka and outside the institution.

Kingsley Adonu is a visionary entrepreneur and the Founder of the SMobile Group, a conglomerate synonymous with excellence and diversity.

As the Chief Executive Officer, he has steered the group to remarkable heights, overseeing a spectrum of businesses that span across Telecommunications, Oil and Gas, Real Estate, Hospitality, Water Production, Agriculture, Technology, E-commerce, and Energy, with branches extending globally in the UK, USA, China, South Africa, and Canada.

Under Kingsley’s astute leadership, S Mobile Group has emerged as a major partner for MTN, as evidenced by the impactful presence of the S Mobile brand in the telecommunications landscape.

His strategic insights and forward-thinking approaches have positioned the group as a dynamic player in multiple industries.

Beyond the boardroom, Kingsley Adonu is a dedicated philanthropist, committed to making a positive impact in communities.

His philanthropic efforts extend beyond business, reflecting a deep-seated belief in the responsibility of successful individuals to contribute meaningfully to society.

Kingsley’s influence is not confined to national borders; he has actively participated in numerous international telecom conferences, further enriching his understanding of global industry trends and fostering valuable connections with industry leaders worldwide.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Kingsley Adonu continues to inspire and lead the SMobile Group towards new horizons, blending business acumen with a passion for positive societal change.

“It is out of nostalgia and heart full of gratitude that we unanimously appoint you (Kingsley Adonu) as the Patron of the Students Union Government…”, Utazi said.  “We believe that this appointment would open more doors for the UNN Students”.

In his acceptance letter, Adonu thanked the student body for the honour and pledged continued support to the SUG and youth in the community.

“I am delighted by this honour you have done me by making me your patron. Truly, the youth is the beacon of hope of the society and that is the reason I leverage every opportunity I have to champion the course for the digital skills development of our young ones.

“Today, there is no course of study in school that does not have an element of technology influencing it. For this reason, S Mobile Tech Hub was instituted to reequip our youth with hands-on skills needed in today’s workplace and entrepreneurship. Very soon, you will see the hub established in Nsukka area as a complement to the university’s management effort to equip our youth for today and tomorrow’s success”.

“Also, our youth must avoid any form of social vices because only the living can utilize opportunities in their domain to better their worth. Again, remember that the society is waiting to celebrate your innovation”, the UNN SUG’s Patron told the students.

The award is in recognition of S Mobile Group’s strategic initiatives that aligned with MTN’s Ambition 2025, aims to empower and recognise the growth and success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast Nigeria.

S Mobile Group provides tech infrastructure, connectivity, and training to businesses in the region to enhance digital and financial literacy through MoMo PSB and equip entrepreneurs with the skills they need to navigate the digital marketplace.

These are in line with MTN’s strategic intent of ‘leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress’, which earned S Mobile the award meant for MTN partners that demonstrate “…exemplary, performance, dedication and partnership”.

S Mobile Group is a dynamic company that focuses across various industries, ensuring adaptability and innovation in an ever-evolving business landscape.

“We are honoured by this award by MTN Business. Truly, we try as much as possible to align our telecommunications business to MTN’s Ambition 2025. We don’t just lead; we innovate and set new standards, driven by a philosophy of excellence, adaptability, and an unwavering pursuit of success”, says Mr. Kingsley Adonu, the founder/CEO of S Mobile Group.

“We also extend our hands of partnership to more businesses in this region to embark on the journey to greatness with S Mobile Group – your essential service partner. We welcome you to a world where meeting basic needs is our mission, and innovation is our commitment”, he added.

MTN Nigeria said it will continue to enable a culture that celebrates its partners and associates who perform exceptionally well throughout the year.

The Tech Hub, he said, is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of S Mobile Group to promote skills development, youth entrepreneurship, and job creation in new technology and innovations in the state.

Kingsley Adonu, a visionary entrepreneur who built S Mobile Group as a conglomerate synonymous with excellence and diversity, said that the hub is in recognition of the ingenuity of the State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, who has shown the capacity to redefine the economy of the Southeastern State, “and the creativity of young people in the State, coupled with the need to channel these to more productive and impactful ends, rather than social vices like Internet fraud.

As the Chief Executive Officer, he has steered the group to remarkable heights, overseeing a spectrum of businesses that span across Telecommunications, Oil and Gas, Real Estate, Hospitality, Water Production, Agriculture, Technology, E-commerce, Energy, Education, Sports, Entertainment, Logistics and Financial services with branches extending globally in the UK, USA, China, South Africa, and Canada.

Under Kingsley’s astute leadership, S Mobile Group has emerged as a major partner for MTN, as evidenced by the impactful presence of the brand in the telecommunications landscape. His strategic insights and forward-thinking approach have positioned the group as a dynamic player in multiple industries.

As the foremost development agent, S Mobile has the mission to transform South East’s technology sector through its proposed hub by providing business support services to enable new young people in the region to engage in meaningful businesses and existing enterprises to thrive.

“S Mobile Tech Hub is a vision to manifest the Group’s deliberate programmes towards building a dynamic and vibrant startup ecosystem in this region starting with Enugu State.

“Again, it is a demonstration of our support to the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, who has not minced words on his intent to build a resilient city, where poverty is reduced to the barest minimum. We are keying into that vision, and it is driven by the realization that tech startups are becoming major economic value creators in the 21st century.

He said that S Mobile Tech Hub will leverage trends to accelerate its programme, especially as artificial intelligence, robotics, big data, etc., become embedded in our daily lives.

“S Mobile Tech Hub is also motivated by the desire to support quality projects with high developmental impact such as job creation and poverty alleviation to enhance the socio-economic standard of, especially, young Nigerians.

He said that when completed, the hub will have facilities including high-speed internet access, shared and private office spaces, and a well-equipped robotics training lab, among others.