Nigeria @ 66: UNIPGC Set to Honor Nigerian Personalities for Leadership Excellence, Public Service and Corporate Governance
Event Date: October 3, 2026 - October 3, 2026.
Nigeria @ 66: UNIPGC Set to Honor Nigerian Personalities for Leadership Excellence, Public Service and Corporate Governance

LAGOS, NIGERIA —

The African Continental Chapter of the United Nations International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC-AFRICA) is set to honour distinguished Nigerian personalities for their outstanding contributions to leadership, public service, corporate governance, peacebuilding, and national development.

The announcement was made on behalf of the Supreme Council, UNIPGC Worldwide, by His Excellency, Amb. Jonathan Ojadah, GCOP, Global President and Chairman of the Supreme Council, UNIPGC Worldwide.

The distinguished personalities have been nominated for prestigious UNIPGC Leadership Excellence and Outstanding Performance Awards in recognition of their contributions and achievements across various fields of endeavour.

The award presentation will form part of the Nigeria @ 66 Peace and Governance Leadership Conference, a high-level national dialogue designed to promote stronger democratic governance, peacebuilding, responsible leadership, institutional development, and sustainable national progress in Nigeria.

The Leadership Excellence Honour is a joint institutional recognition in collaboration with, and certified by, the Chartered Institute of Peace and Governance (CIPG), Texas, USA, an affiliate of the American University of Peace and Governance (AUPG), USA.

The event is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

The following distinguished personalities have been identified for recognition for Leadership Excellence, Outstanding Performance and Contributions in their respective fields ...

• - Senator Grace Folashade Bent CON - Nigerian Ambassador to Togo



• - Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Bawa , Former Speaker Niger State House Of Assembly



• - His Royal Majesty, OBA Dr Olusegun Aderemi JP - The Atayero of Aromoko Kingdom, Ekiti State, Nigeria



• - Rt. Hon. Abdul Oroh - Fmr Member House Of Representative, Edo State



• - Hon. Elizabeth Jemitola - Former Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and women Affairs, Edo State



• Hon Abiodun Mustain Tobun - Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Epe constituency 1, Lagos State, Nigeria



• Hon. Dr. Eunice Thomas - Fmr Federal Commissioner Representing Akwa Ibom on the Federal Character Commission (FCC)



• - H.E. Dr. Gbemileke Alagbe Eleniyan - 2027 Oyo State ADC Governorship Candidate



• Hon. Moremi Ojudu - Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement



• His Royal Majesty, OBA Sofela Olalekan - The Olu of Olomowewe kingdom, Agbado,ifo LGA, Ogun state



• - Hon. (Princess) Surah Olayemi Animashaun - Executive Chairman, Epe Local Govt. Lagos State



• Hon. Dr. Eedris Balogun. - Executive Chairman, Egbe Idimu LCDA, Lagos State Nigeria



• Hon. Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu. - , Chairman, KAAF Farms & 2027 PDP Ogun State Governorship Candidate



• Prof. Chief Yemi Solade - Veteran Nollywood Film Maker



• Comr. (Amb.) Wilfred Ololo Mukoro. - President, Isoko Development Union, Warri, Delta State-



• Apostle Dr. Titi Oluwadare - Chairman, Titi Oluwadare Group, UK



• Hon. Chief Asiwaju Akeem Palmer - Supervisor for Agriculture and Rural Development. Egbe idimu Lcda Lagos



• Hon. Bolaji Jacob Olatunde - Majority Leader 6th Legislative Arm Egbe - Idimu LCDA Lagos State



• Hon Olanrewaju Stephen Funsho - CEO Steady and Reliable Global Ltd, Lagos Nigeria



• Hon. Oladeinde Adekunle. - Founder, Diamond Oladeinde support foundation



• - Olori Alh. Mojisola Sanni, - CEO, Ademoj Group Of Companies, Lagos Nigeria



• - Yeye Folashade Shona Aluko
  - BOBAJIRO of OODUA



• Dr Dowells Paul, COP. Africa Representative, Titi Oluwadare and Associates, Nigeria

UNIPGC-AFRICA congratulates all the distinguished nominees and award recipients and looks forward to celebrating their contributions to leadership, governance, peace, and national development.

The Council also extends its appreciation to members of the press and the wider media community for their continued support in promoting conversations around responsible leadership, peace, good governance, and sustainable development.

On behalf of the Award Steering Committee,

Amb. Rosaline Adedoyin Amangbo
Vice President, UNIPGC AFRICA

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