Twelve young Nigerians have been recognised at the 7th edition of the Lord’s Achievers Awards (LAA), held in Lagos.
The award ceremony was held under the theme Icons of Impact.
The awards celebrated individuals who have made notable contributions in finance, media, literature, entertainment, sports, agriculture, health, innovation, fashion, and social development.
This year’s honourees included Jennifer Awirigwe (finance), Debbie Larry-Izamoje (media and journalism), Victory Ashaka (literature), Kaline Njoku (film and entertainment), Damilola Onafuwa (visual arts), Ifeoluwa Dare Johnson (health and wellness).
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Others were Tunde Onakoya (societal development), Samson Ogbole (agriculture), Tosin Eniolorunda (innovation and technology), Temilade Tolulope “T.T Dalk” (fashion and lifestyle), Tobi Ayeni “Miss Techy” (content creation), and football star Asisat Oshoala, who was represented by Lanre Vigo, chairman of Inter Lagos Football Club.
The selection process was overseen by a jury comprising Stephanie Busari of CNN, Chuka Obi of Globacom, Titilope Adesanya of EMPIRE, Wole Odetayo of Southwest Innovation & Tech Co. Ltd, Femi Taiwo of F.I.T Africa, Ladun Awobokun of FilmOne Limited, and Chinyere Inya of Accelerate Africa & Future Africa. Brand representatives Oluwagbemileke Lawal and Olusegun Akinyemiju were also on the panel.
Oluwagbemileke Lawal, marketing manager at Nigeria Distilleries Limited (NDL), described the event as “an investment in Nigeria’s future.”
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“For seven years, we have celebrated young achievers whose work inspires others and creates ripple effects across society. This year’s winners embody the courage, creativity, and resilience we need to move forward as a nation,” Lawal said.
Olusegun Akinyemiju, senior brand manager, Lord’s London Dry Gin, organisers of the event, said the platform amplifies “voices of change and excellence.”
“At Lord’s, we are proud to stand behind a platform that amplifies voices of change and excellence. Honourees remind us that true leadership is not about titles but about the impact we leave behind,” he said.
The evening featured performances by Qing Madi, Shoday, Seeing Through the Arts (STAR), Band Tronic, Loud Choir, Fido, hypeman Do2dtun, and a live DJ set.
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Since its inception, the awards have honoured more than 70 young Nigerians, including Layi Wasabi, Adejoke Lasisi, Stanley Onuorah, Kelechi Okoro, Solomon Ayodele, Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph, and Segun Adegoke, who continue to inspire across Nigeria and beyond.
