Ekiti Summit People of the Year Award Holds Tomorrow, Saturday, May 9
The Board of Management of Ekiti Summit News Media Group has announced the distinguished recipients of its prestigious People of the Year 2025 Awards, instituted to recognise outstanding Ekiti indigenes and friends of the state who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, philanthropy, professional excellence, cultural commitment and remarkable contributions to societal development across various sectors.
The award ceremony is scheduled to hold tomorrow, 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
Aare Afe Babalola, SAN
Lifetime Achievement Award on Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy
Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele
Lifetime Achievement Award on Statesmanship, Democracy and Development
Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
Lifetime Achievement Award on Gender Advocacy, Social Change and Philanthropy
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
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
Senator Babafemi Ojudu
Literary Person of the Year
Prof. Modupe Adelabu
Outstanding Stateswoman of the Year
Mayegun Dr. Jadesola Babatola
History and Cultural Heritage Model of the Year
Chief David Sesan Arowolo
Social Impact Model and 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 Prof. 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 and Education Model of the Year
Master Olumide Ayodeji Afolabi
Outstanding Young Person of the Year
The Ekiti Summit Awards celebrate excellence, heritage, purposeful leadership and selfless service.
The awards also reinforce Ekiti State’s enduring legacy of integrity, intellectual distinction, cultural pride, community development and commitment to building a more wholesome society.
E-signed:
Femi Alufa, Esq.
Publisher/CEO
Ekiti Summit News