A prestigious gathering of Nigeria’s most impactful leaders from politics, media, sports, business, maritime, humanitarian, fashion, oil and gas will converge on the nation’s capital this October for the highly-anticipated 2025 Megastar Man of the Decade Awards.
Leading the distinguished list of honorees are the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf; Senator Gbenga Daniel; media titan, Mr. Nduka Obaigbena and energy infrastructure pioneer, Alhaji Amin Ilyas. The prestigious ceremony is scheduled for October 17, 2025, at The Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Abuja. Commencing at 4:00 PM, it will be broadcast live on Channels TV, bringing the celebration of Nigerian excellence to a global audience of statesmen, business leaders, innovators, and cultural icons.
Yusuf will be recognised for his transformation agenda in the state, which has become the cynosure of all especially in the area of education and social development. He will be honored with “Champion of Education Transformation”; Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East Senatorial District, will be recognised with the Legislative Excellence and Citizen Engagement Award for his outstanding representation and democratic leadership.
Obaigbena will receive the Lifetime Achievement in African Media Excellence Award, a testament to his transformative impact on the continent’s media landscape. Chairman of Transoceanic Group and Cratos E&P, Alhaji Amin Ilyas, will be honored with the Energy Infrastructure Innovator of the Decade Award for spearheading multi-billion-dollar projects, including a $3.5b Floating LNG solution and a $2.3b terminal infrastructure project.
They will be joined by other notable leaders being celebrated for their groundbreaking work. These include Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes, who will receive the Trailblazer in Private Equity Award; Dr. (Mrs) Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, honoured with the African Woman of Impact Award; Seyi Adekunle popularly known as Seyi Vodi will be recognized as Fashion Luminary of the Decade and Esther Olorunfemi, CEO of Es-tree Afrocenter, who will be presented with the Diaspora Fashion Excellence Award, among other honorees.
Speaking on the vision behind the awards, Executive Producer of the Megastar Man of the Decade Awards, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, emphasised a pan-African mission. “Our vision extends beyond borders. We are dedicated to celebrating exceptional Africans who are doing extraordinary things, both within the continent and across the Diaspora,” Ifetayo explained.
“This platform is about shining light on the transformative impact these leaders have had on their sectors and society. It’s an award to reward excellence and consistency in the last decade and to unveil Megastar Media Communications commitment towards United Nations (UN) Sustainability Development Goals having donated school furniture and first solar-powered toilet facility to about 2,000 pupils and teachers at Junior Secondary School Sagwari Dutse, Abuja.
Echoing this sentiment, , Chairman of the Megastar Awards Committee, Seunmanuel Faleye, detailed the rigorous selection process designed to ensure the highest integrity. “The integrity of our awards begins with the integrity of our nominees. Our committee employs a meticulous, multi-tiered vetting process to ensure every honoree is beyond reproach and truly deserving,” Faleye noted. “We look for individuals whose contributions to national development are not only innovative but are also ethical and sustainable, building a legacy that will benefit future generations.”
The 2025 ceremony will also feature keynote address on critical national themes. Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, will deliver an address entitled “From Citizens to Stakeholders: Cultivating a Culture of Collective Accountability.”
The awards continue to build on the legacy of the 2024 edition, which honored distinguished personalities such as Alhaji Aliko Dangote as Megastar Man of the Decade, Governor Abdullahi Sule for Governance Achievement in Industrialization, and Chief Mike Adenuga as Private Sector Trailblazer of the Decade, among others.
The event will be co-hosted by Channels TV’s Geffery Uzono and award-winning broadcaster Monique D’Vibe, with live coverage ensuring national and international reach through Channels TV’s extensive network. The ceremony stands as Nigeria’s premier platform for recognizing transformative leadership and continues to set the standard for excellence in national recognition programmes.
Grammy award winner, Eric Bellinger will grace the occasion with his scintillating performance having featured Tiwa Savage in his latest single entitled, Understood. Also, there would be fashion show by award winning designer, Chief Executive Officder (CEO), Anjoreen Couture, Anjorin Babatunde, who has showcased at Washington DC Fashion Week, Ottawa Fashion Week in Canada among other notable international events.
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