June 6, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
In a time when African excellence is reshaping global narratives, few stories stands out like that of Mr. Manji Danjuma Obadiah, the Managing Director of HM Autocentre, who holds a singular honour as the first and only Black man to hold an official license to run an MOT station in Aberdeen, Scotland, under the UK Department for Transport and DVSA.
Recognized among the 100 most notable leaders by the DAVDAN PEACE AND ADVOCACY FOUNDATION in the 2026, his odyssey intertwines tenacity, a remarkable blend of grit, vision, and unspoken generosity.
Rooted in the modest soils of Plateau State from Mangu LGA and shaped by the venerable halls of Government Science School, Kuru, popularly known as GSS Kuru which stands as one of the most enduring educational institutions in Nigeria’s Middle Belt and of course the famous university of Jos, Mr. Obadiah has transmuted heritage into horizon, expanding action.
An indefatigable advocate for youth, discreet philanthropist who endows mentorship and technical empowerment with neither ostentation nor expectation, the HM Autocentre under his stewardship transcends commerce, a testament that calibrated excellence, anchored in probity, and can dismantle entrenched barriers.
As Executive Director of ASJEDA GLOBAL and Managing Director/CEO of SNL NIG LTD, Manji Danjuma Obadiah has also distinguished himself as a commanding figure in real estate, mining, and construction. His multidisciplinary fluency allows him to conceive and deliver residential and commercial developments that marry modernist design, exacting quality, and sustainable praxis, eco-conscious principles integrated at every stage.
In mining, he advocates restorative and responsible methodologies that prioritize environmental stewardship without compromising economic viability or community uplift. Through SNL NIG LTD, he has orchestrated a portfolio of high-profile construction commissions defined by meticulous accuracy, uncompromising safety protocols, and client-centered responsiveness, securing a reputation for exceptional value and the quiet habit of surpassing expectations.
From Aberdeen’s granite streets to Plateau and villages of Mangu, his influence radiates, nurturing nascent entrepreneurs, elevating vocational mastery, and rekindling ambition among Plateau’s young people.
The most interesting part of these all, is the fact that Mr Manji Danjuma Obadiah’s recognition is coming at a time when Nigeria’s name often leads with cynicism, but he answers with a stamped commitment of changing the narratives, which is why many describe his leadership as tempered yet transformative with an alchemy of pragmatism, equanimity, and moral clarity that unites rather than divides.
As a Member, board of Trustees – Samaritan Trust NGO since 2015, overseeing community outreach initiatives, providing essential medical services and support to displaced populations, Mrs Obadiah has also championd empowerment programmes, offering emotional , practical and organisational assistance to enhance independence.Mr Manji Danjuma Obadiah is a proud member of the:
1. Institute of motor industry (IMI) United Kingdom
2. Fellow – Institute for crisis resolution, peacebuilding and conciliation (FICRPC)
3. Fellow – Institute of Cyber Security Professionals (FICSP)
4. Registered Graduate member – British Psychological Society (BPS)
5. Registered Graduate Member – Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA)
6. Adolescent Coordinated Transition (ACT) Workshop – Institute of Human Virology, Abuja (2021).
As world convenes in the ancient city of Marrakech, Morocco for the African Leadership and Business Summit 2026 to honour Mr Manji Danjuma Obadiah and other distinguished individuals from different areas of disposition, we extol not merely a licensed franchise but a paradigm, that quiet diligence can script history.
Here’s to Mr. Manji Danjuma Obadiah, a man who forges conduits where others see cliffs, who measures success by lives lifted, and who leads principally through deed.
Congratulations on this eminently deserved accolade
