Winner Citations

The DTN@100 Heroes

The 35 honourees of the Daily Times of Nigeria centenary awards, and the citations read in recognition of their contribution to the nation.

Public Impact Person of the Decade

Senator George Akume, CON

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)

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Community Impact Award

HIM Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR

Oba Ajaja II, The Ooni of Ife

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Global Impact Award

Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, CON

Former President, African Development Bank

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Governor of the Decade

Senator Hope Uzodinma, CON

Governor, Imo State

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Media Icon of the Decade

Prince Nduka Obaigbena

Founding Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, THISDAY Media Group

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Minister of the Decade

Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development

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Nigeria Global Champion Award

Dr. Mahmood Ahmadu, OON

Executive Chairman/CEO, Online Integrated Solutions Limited

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Public Officer of the Year

Alhaji Bashir A. Adeniyi, MFR

Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service

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Transformative Project of the Year

Alhaji Saleh Ahmadu

Chairman, Trade Modernisation Project

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Lawmaker of the Year (House of Representatives)

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CFR

Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives

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Politician of the Year

Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda

National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC)

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Governor of the Year

Alhaji Mohammed Umar Bago

Governor, Niger State

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Outstanding Governor (South West)

Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, CON

Governor, Lagos State

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Outstanding Governor (North Central)

Engr. Abdullahi Sule

Governor, Nasarawa State

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Outstanding Governor (South-South)

Pastor Umo Bassey Eno

Governor, Akwa Ibom State

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Outstanding Governor (South East)

Mr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah

Governor, Enugu State

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Outstanding Governor (North West)

Dr. Dauda Lawal

Governor, Zamfara State

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Outstanding Governor (North East)

His Excellency Dr. Agbu Kefas

Executive Governor, Taraba State

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Lawmaker of the Year (Senate)

Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada

Senator, Nasarawa West Senatorial District

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Changemaker Award

High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi

Managing Director, Tantita Security Services Limited

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Person of the Year

Dame Mrs. Adaora Umeoji, OON

Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank PLC

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National Development Award

Dr. Olasupo Olusi

Managing Director/CEO, Bank of Industry

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Digital Company of the Decade

Dr. Karl Olutokun Toriola

Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria

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Trailblazer Award

Barrister Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu

Hon. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

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Energy Company of the Decade

Prof. Anthony O. Adegbulugbe

MD/CEO, Green Energy International Ltd

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Social Impact Award

Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka

Senior Special Adviser on Industrialisation, African Development Bank

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Nigeria Rising Award

Abike Kafayat Oluwatoyin Dabiri-Erewa, OON

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM)

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Changemaker Award

Engr. Jennifer Adighije

Managing Director/CEO, Niger Delta Power Holding Company

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Energy Company of the Year

Mr. Adebowale Olujimi

Group Managing Director/CEO, Emadeb Energy Group

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Enterprise Award

Mrs. Jane Egerton-Idehen

Managing Director/CEO, NIGCOMSAT

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Sustainability Award

Mr. Abdulhamid Umar

National Project Coordinator, ACReSAL

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Global Investment Leadership and Economic Diplomacy Award

Dr. (Mrs.) Olayinka Fayomi

Group Chairperson, Foreign Investment Network (FIN)

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Changemaker Award

Mr. Nathan Nwachuku

Co-Founder/CEO, Terra Industries

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Changemaker Award

City Walk Abuja

Abuja’s Premier Lifestyle and Commercial Destination

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Transformative Minister of the Year

Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Minister of Interior

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