The seventh version of the Lord’s Achievers Awards (LAA) lit up The Monarch Occasions Centre, Lekki, Lagos, as younger leaders, innovators, and changemakers had been celebrated below this yr’s theme: Icons of Affect.
The Awards, powered by Lord’s London Dry Gin, acknowledged 12 excellent achievers whose work demonstrates excellence, creativity, and influence throughout Nigeria and past.
Among the many 12 honourees was Tosin Eniolorunda, Founder and CEO of Moniepoint, who was recognised within the Innovation & Know-how class for his groundbreaking work in monetary providers and digital infrastructure. Via Moniepoint, Tosin has led a tech-driven revolution that’s bettering entry to finance and empowering thousands and thousands of small companies throughout Africa.
His recognition by the Lord’s Achievers Awards affirms his place as a visionary enterprise chief whose innovation is driving inclusive financial progress on the continent.
This yr’s awardees had been:
- Finance – Jennifer Awirigwe
- Media & Journalism – Debbie Larry-Izamoje
- Literature – Victory Ashaka
- Movie & Leisure – Kaline Njoku
- Visible Arts – Damilola Onafuwa
- Sports activities – Asisat Oshoala (represented by Mr. Lanre Vigo, Chairman, Inter Lagos Soccer Membership and her supervisor)
- Well being & Wellness – Ifeoluwa Dare Johnson
- Societal Improvement – Tunde Onakoya
- Agriculture – Samson Ogbole
- Innovation & Know-how – Tosin Eniolorunda
- Trend & Way of life – Temilade Tolulope “T.T Dalk”
- Content material Creation – Tobi Ayeni “Miss Techy”
In a landmark second, the inaugural “Lord of the Metropolis” Award was offered to Ife Durosinmi-Etti, a previous honouree who made historical past on the Cannes Lions Worldwide Competition of Creativity, profitable three Silver Lions for her pioneering breastmilk financing marketing campaign.
The credibility of the choice course of was strengthened by a distinguished jury together with: Stephanie Busari (Senior Editor, Africa, CNN), Chuka Obi (Director of Creativity & Improvements, Globacom), Titilope Adesanya (Director of Operations, Africa, EMPIRE), Wole Odetayo (CEO, Southwest Innovation & Tech Co. Ltd), Femi Taiwo (Managing Accomplice, F.I.T Africa), Ladun Awobokun (Chief Content material Officer, FilmOne Restricted), and Chinyere Inya (Accomplice, Speed up Africa & Future Africa). Additionally representing the model on the jury had been Oluwagbemileke Lawal, Advertising Supervisor, Nigeria Distilleries Restricted, and Olusegun Akinyemiju, Senior Model Supervisor, Lord’s London Dry Gin, alongside Oluwaseun Olaniyan, Accomplice and Head of Manufacturers and Communities at The Affect Company, the Awards’ strategic engagement accomplice.
Over the previous six editions, the Lord’s Achievers Awards has honored over 70 younger achievers, together with Layi Wasabi, Adejoke Lasisi, Stanley Onuorah, Kelechi Okoro, Solomon Ayodele, Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph, and Segun Adegoke. These alumni have continued to interrupt boundaries of their fields whereas inspiring others to observe of their footsteps.
Talking on the corporate’s dedication, Oluwagbemileke Lawal, Advertising Supervisor, Nigeria Distilleries Restricted, stated, “The Lord’s Achievers Awards is greater than an occasion; it’s an funding in Nigeria’s future. For seven years, we have now celebrated younger achievers whose work evokes others and creates ripple results throughout society. This yr’s winners embody the braveness, creativity, and resilience we have to transfer ahead as a nation.”
Oluwagbemileke Lawal, Advertising Supervisor, Nigeria Distilleries Restricted, giving the welcome tackle on the awards ceremony
Olusegun Akinyemiju, Senior Model Supervisor, Lord’s London Dry Gin, added, “At Lord’s, we’re proud to face behind a platform that amplifies voices of change and excellence. Tonight’s honourees remind us that true management isn’t about titles, however concerning the influence we go away behind. That is the legacy the Lord’s Achievers Awards continues to construct.”
The night was not solely about awards but additionally a showcase of creativity and tradition. Company had been handled to unforgettable performances from Seeing Via the Arts (STAR), Band Tronic, Loud Choir, rising Afro-soul star Qing Madi, crowd-favourite Fido, hypeman Do2dtun alongside a dwell DJ set, and fast-rising sensation Shoday.
The Lord’s Achievers Awards proceed to champion younger achievers who should not solely shaping industries but additionally constructing a legacy of influence for the long run.
