The Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of ACE Media Magazine and ACE Awards, Otunba Olumide Adeleke, has announced the names of the recipients of the Awards, Celebrating Excellence.
(Ace) 2025 with the aim of celebrating their super achievements in the Nigerian and around the world
Olumide, in a statement on Friday during the annual ACE Awards briefing, maintained that the Awards and it’s annual public lecture “Tagged” Solving Nigeria Insecurity Challenges & Socio-Economic Recession With Youth Integration. seeks to recognize and celebrate selected Africans, especially Nigerians from across the world for their immeasurable and relentless efforts in contributing to the development of our nation Nigeria and the world at large.
He noted that in the last fifteen years of Organizing the awards, they have been able to recognize and appreciate notable Icons, Philanthropists, Captains of Industries, Cooperate Organizations, Political Office Holders, NGOs, Business Entrepreneurs in Nigerian and Africa continent who have attained greater heights in their chosen careers.
Olumide stated that the last edition which was held at Lagos Country Club, Ikeja was well attended by dignitaries from across Nigeria.
“As Part of our vision on this herculean mission, we have in last fifteen years been changing narratives of award giving institutions by setting a standard for our award organisation of which our panel of judges has always decided the winners on merit without sentiments in any form. ACE Awards has never been monetized and this has earned us a good reputation amongst other institutions.
“The choice of our special awardees for this year’s edition is borne out of the recognition by our noble panel of judges of their good antecedents and pedigrees which we have been following with keen interest over the years,” he said.
Olumide, who spoke extensively, stated that it is noteworthy to celebrate their laudable achievements as the organization will confer on them various Awards of Excellence.
He listed the names of the eminent Africans selected for the 2025 ACE Awards to include
Former Governor and Senator Representing Ogun East, His Excellency, Otunba Gbenga Daniels,
Hon Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Dr Abdulwasiu Sowami Charman ArdoGreen Energy Nigeria Ltd, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru Chairman Odua Investment Company, Mrs Olajumoke Adenowo of AD Consulting, Engr Ibunkun Sonola of Formwork Construction, Aishat Achimugu, Hon Jumoke Okoya Thomas APC Women Leader Lagos State, Mr Kunle Soname CEO Remo Stars and Value Jet, Money Ugochukwu of Monye Fashion, Lisa Folawiyo The CEO Lisa Fashion, Ambassador Olubukola Abitoye of Digital Space Capital , Aare Adetola Emmanuel-King, CEO Adron Homes and Properties Ltd, Pastor James Ajibola Alayande Chairman CEO Honeyland Group of Schools, Hon Afolashade Oba, the vice chairman ikorodu local government and the national chairman associate of local government association to vice chairman, Yeye Bewajiokin Tolulope Adeoye, The CEO of Halaga Catering Services, Chief Mrs Folashade Adunni Adeseye, MD/CEO Jewellry Affairs Ltd, Mr And Mrs Isaac Moses of Goge Africa, Olori Sandra Olubunmi Thomas CEO franchise of Makari Beautiful Products, Hon Wahab Tokunbo Commissioner of Environment Lagos State, HRM Oba (Professor) Olusegun Alexander McGregor, The CEO of Soggy Couture Joke Sogunro, Ambassador Tolulope Awosusi of Tshakky, Adetola Adetuberu CEO Barricade Security, Chief Femi Odunuga CEO Gemini Film, Alhaji Titi Adufe Masha of Alfatia Exclusive Fabrics, Honourable Olaleye Lukman Member Ogun State House of Assembly, Adetola Akinsemiyin, Dr Babatunde Abiodun Oluseye, Taiwo Motunrayo Odunayo, Lanre Jimoh of Laredo Chops, Oluwafemi Akibu , Femi Sockeye of Royal Butler, CSP Daramola Thomson, Mr & Mrs Akinwunni of Alveena Events , Adejoke Lasisi, Remi Jude Ibe, Adeosun Aisha, Oluwaseyi Adedeji, Okikiayo Nifemi Ishola, Hon Kazeem Adelani, Adebulehin Tosin of Opydiva, Fakiyesi Deborah, amongst other dignitaries.
According to him, the essence of this Awards is to encourage them to do more and challenge others in their chosen careers despite what the country is being confronted with, particularly, in the areas of security and the economy.
“I want to enjoin our patriots to ensure that they are good models to the upcoming youths in Nigeria and around the world,” he said.
He, however, reiterated his commitment to celebrate both the celebrated and uncelebrated heroes, stressing that the event is scheduled for 26th October 2025 at the Watercress hotels and event center, Ikeja Lagos.
Signed
Caroline Moronke Olaniyi
Director of Publicity
Ace Celebrities Magazine and Award Media
