The Marketing Manager, Nigeria Distilleries Limited (NDL), Oluwagbemileke Lawal, has said that recognizing achievers in all spheres of life, particularly youths helps to guarantee and boost Nigeria’s future by encouraging recipients to aspire for more achievements.

He spoke at the 7th edition of Lord’s Achievers Award ceremony, themed ‘Icons of Impact’ in Lagos recently.

Lawal said: “The Lord’s Achievers Awards is more than an event; it is an investment in Nigeria’s future. For seven years, we have celebrated young achievers whose works inspire others and create ripple effects across society. This year’s winners embody the courage, creativity, and resilience we need to move forward as a nation.”

The event brought together young leaders, innovators, and change makers, who were celebrated for their innovations, excellence, creativity and impact in Nigeria and beyond.

The Awards, powered by Lord’s London Dry Gin, recognized 12 outstanding achievers. They are: Finance – Jennifer Awirigwe; Media & Journalism – Debbie Larry-Izamoje; Literature – Victory Ashaka; Film & Entertainment – Kaline Njoku; and Visual Arts – Damilola Onafuwa.

The inaugural “Lord of the City” Award was presented to Ife Durosinmi-Etti, a past honouree who made history at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, winning three Silver Lions for her pioneering breastmilk financing campaign.

The credibility of the selection process was reinforced by a distinguished jury, including Stephanie Busari (Senior Editor, Africa, CNN), Chuka Obi (Director of Creativity & Innovations, Globacom), Titilope Adesanya (Director of Operations, Africa, EMPIRE).