Ekiti Summit People of the Year Award is Billed for Saturday, 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.Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, OFR, CON
Lifetime Achievement Award on Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy
- Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, CON
Lifetime Achievement Award on Statesmanship, Democracy & Development
3.Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
Lifetime Achievement Award on Gender Advocacy & Social Change Philanthropy
4.Her Excellency (Dr) Olayemi Oyebanji
Person of the Year
- Hon. Biodun Omoleye, MHR
Political Leader of the Year - Rt. Hon. Hakeem Jamiu
Legislative Person of the Year - Hon. Ademola Ojo
Legislative Model of the Year
8.His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe
Royal Personality of the Year
- Arch. Tope Ogunleye
Public Service Person of the Year - Hon. (Princess) Adetoun Agboola
Public Service Model of the Year - Prince Kehinde Musiliu
Social Impact Person of the Year - Erelu (Dr.) Mary Wellington
Social Impact Model of the Year - Rev. (Dr.) David Babajide Kayode, JP
Diaspora Person of the Year - Dr. Sanmi Adeniran
Diaspora Model of the Year - Chief (Dr.) Florence Folami-Adeoye
Social Impact Model of the Year
16.Senator Babafemi Ojudu
Literary Person of the Year
- Prof. Modupe Adelabu
Outstanding Stateswoman of the Year - Mayegun Dr. Jadesola Babatola
History & Cultural Heritage Model of the Year - Chief David Sesan Arowolo
Social Impact Model & Philanthropist of the Year - Major General Kayode Oni (Rtd.)
Community Leader of the Year - Asiwaju (Dr.) M. A. Kolawole Ojo
Community Leader of the Year - High Chief (Professor) S. T. Akindele
Cultural Person of the Year on Festival Management - Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre
Cultural Person of the Year on Tourism - Prof. Adebayo Ogundipe
Outstanding ICT & Education Model of the Year - 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