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Sen. Akume, Govs Sule, Dauda, Others,To Receive Leadership Awards At 2025 MMS Hall of Fame

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11 months ago

November 10, 2025

…As Kingibe, Akutah, Dantsoho, Mobereola, to speak

Joel Ajayi

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator (Dr.) George Akume, will be honoured with the Distinguished Leadership Award at the 2025 edition of the MMS Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame (WoFHoF), scheduled for November 20, 2025, at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.

Akume, who will serve as the Chief Guest of Honour, joins a lineup of distinguished leaders and governors at the one-day event themed “Fostering Sustainability, Women and Leadership with Technologies.”

While Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State will chair the event, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State joins him as one of the awardees. As the Executive Farmer Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, is confirmed as chief guest of honour.

Other honorees include Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, First Lady of Bauchi State; Hajia Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, First Lady of Kebbi State; and Dr. Dili Ezughah, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Press Council; Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuka, CEO, Project E; Dr. Faisal Shua’ib, former Executive Director/CEO, National Primary Health Care; Hon. Tijani Aliyu Ahmed,CEO,National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons(NCFRMI); and Hajia Aisha Atiku-Bagudu, who will be crowned MMS Hall of Fame Face of Northern Women.

The event also marks 13 years of the MMS Hall of Fame legacy, known for spotlighting leadership excellence and inspiring impact-driven governance in both public and private sectors.

2025 MMS Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame inductees also include;Chief Mrs. Faustina Ngozi Egbunike, Founder, Faustina Egbunike Foundation; Amb. Mrs. Jane Ogo Egbo, Founder, Paradise Mission for Widows and Teenage Girls; and Dr. Ngozi Azodoh, Senior Special Adviser on Health to the Abia State Governor; Hajiya Sa’adatu Husssaini Agade,former Permanent Secretary; Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq, Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy; High Chief Dr. Rosevivian Chigekwu, CEO, Happiest Soaring Eagle Entrepreneur Academy; Hajia Maryam Ciroma, former Minister of Women Affairs, and Dr. Stella Iwuagwu,CEO, Centre for the Right to Health.

Others include,.Mrs. Aloysius Faithhope, Maritime Marketing/Logistics Specialist; Prof.Elizabeth Ugo, Faculty of Education, Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State; Engr. Mrs. Adedolapo Helen,CEO, Magnificent Works; Amb. Aisha Mahmoud, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Nigeria-Russia Trade and Investment Advisory Council.

The programme will feature a morning summit with two thought-provoking panel sessions and an induction ceremony, followed by an evening segment dedicated to the Leadership-Impact and SDGs Awards Night.

According to the organising chairperson, Amb. Nana Aisha Mahmoud, this year’s edition is designed to “intentionally promote sustainability in gender diversity across critical sectors of the economy,and the inclusion of technology in alternative and informal education, while encouraging stronger participation of northern Nigerian women in socio-economic and political development.”

She noted that addressing the challenges limiting women’s access to education and empowerment is central to the 2025 focus, aligning with the broader UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Meanwhile, Zenith Bank Plc and Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) will also be honoured at the event after emerging as Nigeria’s top performers in gender policy compliance, in a recent assessment by MMS Hall of Fame.

The evaluation, which covered 24 commercial and six non-interest banks, examined annual reports, sustainability disclosures, and gender representation in leadership over a three-year period.

Only five banks met the compliance benchmark, with Zenith and GTCO standing out for exceeding the Central Bank of Nigeria’s gender inclusion targets 30% female representation on boards and 40% in senior management.

Zenith Bank will receive the award for Best Gender-Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI) Bank in Nigeria, while GTCO was named Best CBN Gender Policy Compliant Bank 2025.

Among the corporate Awardees are, Skelas Group; LTT Coastal and Marine Services Limited; Nigerian Shippers’ Council(NSC); Tyse Group.
His Royal Highness(HRH) Hon. Justice (Dr.) Sidi Bage Muhammed 1 CFR(JSC Rtd), Life Bencher, Emir of Nasarawa State, Father of the Day.

Speakers and guests of honours include; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola;Dr. Ifenyinwa Ogbonna-Nwaogu, Faculty of Social Sciences, NOUN, Abuja, Keynote Speaker; Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs; Sen.Ireti Kingibe,Senate Committee Chair on Women Affairs; Mr.Obed Levite, CEO, Hashtag Digital Limited;Dr. Mohammed Sani Idris, Executive Secretary/CEO, National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of -School Children’s Education(NCAOOSCE); Charles Odii, Director General/ CEO, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria(SMEDAN).

Other speakers are, Dr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah, Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council(NSC); Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director/CEO, Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA); Chief Mrs. Chinwe Ezenwa, Chief Host;Mr. Kingsley Anaroke, Founder/CEO, MMS WoFHoF Initiative, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, DG/CEO, NIMASA,among others.

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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran

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21 hours ago

October 1, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.

In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.

According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.

“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.

The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.

“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.

The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.

“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.

Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.

The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.

“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.

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