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EKITI SUMMIT PEOPLE OF THE YEAR AWARD HOLDS MAY 9TH
The Board of Management of Ekiti Summit News Media Group has announced the recipients of its prestigious People of the Year 2025 Awards, recognizing distinguished Ekiti indigenes and friends of the state for their exceptional leadership, service, philanthropy, and contributions to societal development across various sectors.
The award ceremony is scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Arowolo Gardens, beside TotalEnergies Filling Station, Fajuyi Area, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, by 11:00 a.m. prompt.
EKITI SUMMIT AWARDS – PEOPLE OF THE YEAR 2025
1. Afe Babalola
Lifetime Achievement Award on Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy
2. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele
Lifetime Achievement Award on Statesmanship, Democracy & Development
3. Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
Lifetime Achievement Award on Gender Advocacy & Social Change Philanthropy
4. Olayemi Oyebanji
Person of the Year
5. Hon. Biodun Omoleye, MHR
Political Leader of the Year
6. Rt. Hon. Hakeem Jamiu
Legislative Person of the Year
7. Hon. Ademola Ojo
Legislative Model of the Year
8. Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe
Royal Personality of the Year
9. Arch. Tope Ogunleye
Public Service Person of the Year
10. Hon. (Princess) Adetoun Agboola
Public Service Model of the Year
11. Prince Kehinde Musiliu
Social Impact Person of the Year
12. Erelu (Dr.) Mary Wellington
Social Impact Model of the Year
13. Rev. (Dr.) David Babajide Kayode, JP
Diaspora Person of the Year
14. Dr. Sanmi Adeniran
Diaspora Model of the Year
15. Chief (Dr.) Florence Folami-Adeoye
Social Impact Model of the Year
16. Babafemi Ojudu
Literary Person of the Year
17. Prof. Modupe Adelabu
Outstanding Stateswoman of the Year
18. Mayegun Dr. Jadesola Babatola
History & Cultural Heritage Model of the Year
19. Chief David Sesan Arowolo
Social Impact Model & Philanthropist of the Year
20. Major General Kayode Oni (Rtd.)
Community Leader of the Year
21. Asiwaju (Dr.) M. A. Kolawole Ojo
Community Leader of the Year
22. High Chief (Professor) S. T. Akindele
Cultural Person of the Year on Festival Management
23. Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre
Cultural Person of the Year on Tourism
24. Prof. Adebayo Ogundipe
Outstanding ICT & Education Model of the Year
25. Master Olumide Ayodeji Afolabi
Outstanding Young Person of the Year
The Ekiti Summit Awards celebrate excellence, heritage, and selfless service, while reinforcing Ekiti State’s enduring legacy of leadership, integrity, cultural values, and community development toward building a more wholesome society.
E-signed:
Femi Alufa, Esq.
Publisher/CEO
Ekiti Summit News
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