AFRICA ILLUSTRIOUS AWARDS — Excellence Recognized

recipient

Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR)

Former President of Nigeria. AFRICA'S PEACE AMBASSADOR OF ALL TIME.

POSTHUMOUS RECIPIENT

Late Rashidi Yekini, MON

The first Nigerian to win the African Footballer of the Year award (1993)

recipient

HIS EXCELLENCY Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu

Governor of Lagos State

recipient

HIS EXCELLENCY Nasir Idris

Governor Of Kebbi State

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HIS EXCELLENCY Senator Uba Sani

Governor of Kaduna State

POSTHUMOUS RECIPIENT

Late Samuel Okwaraji

A symbol of national sacrifice who transitioned from a professional career in Europe to serve his motherland. Posthumously honored as a national hero

recipient

His EXCELLENCY Babagana Umara Zulum

Governor Of Borno State

recipient

Sir Dr. Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu

Founder/Chairman of Baba Ijebu premium Lotto

POSTHUMOUS RECIPIENT

Late Joseph Blankson

A symbol of pure selflessness who gave his life so that 13 others might live.

recipient

ALHAJI SHEHU DIKKO

Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC)

recipient

HIS EXCELLENCY CARLOS ROJAS ARBULU

The Consul General, Deputy High Commisioner of the Canadian Deputy High Commision

recipient

Prof. Patrick Lumumba

Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (Kenya). AWARD OF PAN-AFRICANIST OF ALL TIME

recipient

Chelsea superstar Tosin Adarabioyo

Tosin Adarabioyo made history as the first Nigerian to win the new FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea in 2025. An award of recognition

recipient

Hon. Sunday Dare

Nigerian Minister of Youth & Sports. MINISTER OF THE YEAR

recipient

Chief Kunle Soname

Founder/Chairman of Bet9ja, ValueJet & Remo Stars. AFRICA LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD

recipient

DIG (ICT) Fayoade Adegoke

Award of Excellence And Special Recognition

recipient

Dr. Emmanuel Ibeh

(Director Police Service Commission) Award of Special Recognition

recipient

RICKY WEIR

Former president of the Jersey Football Association

Founder amd chairman of the Jersey 2 Africa 4 Football Foundation

recipient

Tunde Onakoya

Distinguished Personality of the Year

recipient

Prof Charles Okechukwu Esimone

Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. AWARD OF VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE YEAR.

recipient

DR. Dansuki. Ibrahim Arabi

(Director General Bureau of Public Service Reforms) Award Of Special Recognition

recipient

DR BEN UJOATUONU

(MD/CEO, Universal Insurance Plc) Award Of Special Recognition

recipient

Dr. Alfred Mutua

Governor of Machakos County (Kenya). AWARD OF AFRICA BEST GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR.

recipient

Dr. Dlamini Absalom Themba

Former Prime Minister of Eswatini & Managing Director of Tibiyo Taka Ngwane. AFRICA LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD

recipient

Alh. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi

National Secretary of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). AWARD OF PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR.

recipient

DIG Ali Mohammad

Deputy Inspector General of Police AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION

recipient

Gbenga Adeyinka (Grand Comedian of Nigeria) & Veteran Nollywood Actor Segun Arinze

Gbenga Adeyinka (Grand Comedian of Nigeria) & Veteran Nollywood Actor Segun Arinze Manning the podium

recipient

Dr. Dlamini Absalom Themba

Former Prime Minister of Eswatini & Managing Director of Tibiyo Taka Ngwane.

recipient

CP Aderemi Adeoye

Commissioner of Police Anambra State. AFRICA LEADERSHIP AWARD.

recipient

Legendary Ali Baba Akpobome Nigerian comedian, Actor & Entrepreneur And The Phenomenal Charles Okocha

Award Of Special Recognition

recipient

DR Fene Osakwe

Cyber Security Expert & Global Keynote Speaker

recipient

CP Martins Nwogoh

commissioner of Police for the Nigeria police Airwing Receiving the AFRICA ILLUSTRIOUS AWARD.

recipient

Sir Diewait Ikechukwu

Nollywood Vetran Actor, Entertainer & Mc

recipient

Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat (UAH)

Executive Chairman, Ifako Ijaiye Local Government

recipient

CHIEF DR. LUCKY UDENKA

Chairman/CEO, Lucky Gardens Properties

recipient

MRS CHIZOMA OKOLI

Deputy Managing Director, Access Bank Group

recipient

RUFAI OSENI

Arise TV Presenter, News Anchor
and Radio Presenter

recipient

Chioma Ajunwa-Opara, MON

1996 Olympic Gold Medalist. AWARD OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE TO THE NATION.

recipient

ACG IBRAHIM MUHAMMED BASIR

Assistant Commander General of Narcotics &
Deputy Director, Drug Demand Reduction

recipient

Joseph Yobo

Former Captain of the Nigerian Super Eagle and Ass. Coach of Nigerian National Team. AFRICA'S LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD.

recipient

John Ogu

Ex. Super Eagles International. AWARD OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE TO THE NATION.

recipient

Prof. Monique Oshame Ekpong

Ambassador of Nigeria to Angola. DIPLOMAT OF THE YEAR 2022

recipient

AIG Ahmed Magaji Kontagora

Assistant Inspector General. AWARD OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE TO THE NATION.

recipient

Emmanuel Emenike

EX Super Eagles International Sport icon

recipient

Bar. Abiye Tam-George

Child Rights Consultant and Chartered Mediator. CHILD ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR.

recipient

NGOZI MARY KEKWAA

She Returned a Misplaced $70,000
(N55,475,000) to a Customer in Lagos.

recipient

EMMANUEL TULOE

An 18 Year Old Motorcycle Taxi Driver in Liberia,
Found a Lost Bag Containing $50,000 and
Returned it to its Rightful Owner

recipient

EHI OGBEBOR

Founder and CEO of Sayaveth
Interiors & Hotels

recipient

Odion Igahlo

EX Super Eagles International SPORT ICON

Posthumous RECIPIENT

Chief Raymond Dokpesi

Founder DAAR Communications Plc. AFRICA'S LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD.

recipient

COACH ALIYU ZUBAIRU

Head Coach Nigeria's Under
20 Men's National Football Team

recipient

Prince Stanley Williams

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Monarch Group. ROLE MODEL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR.

recipient

BAR. ABIYE TAM-GEORGE

Executive Director Tamabofri Educational
Services, Practising Lawyer, Writer, Parenting Coach,
Child Rights Consultant, and Chartered Mediator

recipient

PHARM IBRAHIM BABASHESHU AHMED

Lifetime Achievement in Pharmacy
Practice & Regulation

recipient

Hon. Hamzat Lawal

Founder of Follow The Money Initiative. CLIMATE CHANGE ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

recipient

Stanley Okorie

Nigerian Nollywood Composer and Writer. AWARD OF BEST NOLLYWOOD SOUND TRACK PRODUCER OF ALL TIME.

recipient

Mike Llikwu (Oba White)

Chairman/CEO, Flyici Limited and Obabest Property Ltd. REAL ESTATE URBAN DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR.

recipient

Prince Bisi Olatilo

Chairman BISCON COMMUNICATIONS. MEDIA ICON OF THE YEAR

recipient

Miss Ngozi Mary Kekwaaru

Personality of the Year

recipient

Tiwalola Olanibi Junior

Award of Excellence and Special Recognition

recipient

Dr. Reuben Abati

Nigerian Journalist, Politician, Television Presenter and Newspaper Columist. MEDIA ICON OF THE YEAR

recipient

Nkechi Obi

M.D/C.E.O Premium Sports & Techno Oil. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE & SPECIAL RECOGNITION.

recipient

Mr Chilaka Njoku

managing Director at CWAT NIGERIA. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION

recipient

Bar. Churchill Oliseh

Founder/President of FC Ebedei. AFRICA LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD

recipient

Pere Egbi

Actor/Model/Entrepreneur/Producer. TV PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR.

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