The 17th Stardom Global Awards is set to honour outstanding Nigerians who have made significant contributions to the country’s development.
The prestigious event, organised by Stardom Global Television, recognises individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and governance in their respective fields.
This year’s recipients include Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi, who will receive the Governor of the Year (Civil Service Development) award, and Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa, who will be honored as Governor of the Year (Infrastructure).
Other notable awardees are Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, CEO of Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), who will receive the Downstream Petroleum Sector Personality of the Year award, and Hon. Alhassan Doguwa, member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, who will be honored as Federal House of Representatives Member of the Year.
The entertainment industry will also be represented, with music sensation Davido taking home the Artist of the Year award. Royal Father of the Year will be awarded to Oniba of Egbaland, Adesina Raji Ashadi.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on December 5, 2024, at 4 pm at NICON Luxury Hotel Abuja. Awardees will also be inducted into the Stardom Hall of Fame in recognition of their outstanding contributions to society.
SEE FULL LIST OF CATEGORIES AND NOMINEES:
1). GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR
HIS EXCELLENCY GOV. USMAN ODODO.
EXCELLENCY MR. PETER MBAH
HIS EXCELLENCY PASTOR UMOH ENO
2). AVIATION SECTOR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
MRS. OLUBUNMI KUKU
3). DOWNSTREAM PETROLEUM SECTOR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
AHMED FAROUK
ENGR. GBENGA KOMOLAFE
4). FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEMBER OF THE YEAR
HON. ALHASSAN ADO DOGUWA
5). DIRECTOR GENERAL OF YEAR
CAPT. ALEX BADEH JR
6). DOYEN OF HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
DR. MUYI AINA
7). GOVERNMENT INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR
FEDERAL CONSUMER AND COMPETITION PROTECTION COMMISSION (FCCPC)
NATIONAL INLAND WATERWAYS AGENCY
8). DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR
HIS EXCELLENCY DR. FEMI HAMZAT
HIS EXCELLENCY ALH. AUWAL JATAU
9). ACCOUNT AND FINANCE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
BRIG. GEN. IDRIS SULE
10). SENATOR OF THE YEAR
SEN. ABDULAZIZ ABUBAKAR YARI
11). MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
DR. ABUBAKAR DANTSOHO
12). TELECOM SECTOR PERSONALITY OF THE.
ABRAHAM OSHADAMI
13). EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE YEAR
DR. IYELA AJAYI
14). PERMANENT SECRETARY OF THE
MRS. DAJU KACHOLLON Mni
DR. IBRAHIM ABUBAKAR KANA
15). INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
DR. OLASUPO OLUSI
16). ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
HON. AYOLA OYEJIDE
17). DOYEN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
PROF. GARBA SHARUBUTU Mni
18). MOST OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVANT
ARC. SUNNY ECHONO
19). DOYEN OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
HON. OYETUNDE OJO
20). MOST OUTSTANDING BUSINESS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
DR. AISHA SULAIMAN ACHIMUGU
21). DOYEN OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.
ENGR. CHUKWUEMEKA AGBASI
22). REAL ESTATE COMPANY OF THE YEAR
HALL 7 REAL ESTATE
23). DOYEN OF PUBLIC SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
ENGR. AHMED AMANI
24). AMAZON/COOPERATE SECTOR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR(FEMALE)
MS. OMOLOLA OLOWORARAN
25). PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR
MR. OMOLOLU AGORO
26). MILITARY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
REAL ADMIRAL O. M OLOTU
27). DOYEN OF TAX DEVELOPMENT OF THE
MRS AMINA K. ADO
28). AUDITOR GENERAL OF YEAR
HON..SIYAKA ADABENEGE
29). PROVOST OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OF THE YEAR
DR. MUHAMMED USMAN DEGEREJI
Dr. AYINDE SHEFIU JAWONDO
30). VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE YEAR
PROF. ABAYOMI SUNDAY FASINA
PROF. UMARU A. PATE
31). POLYTECHNIC RECTOR OF THE YEAR
DR. SULEIMAN UMAR
PROF. YAHAYA USMAN
32). STATE COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR
PROF. ABDULWAHEED ADELABU SALIHU
HON. MAXWELL EBIBAI
33). STATE SPEAKER OF THE YEAR
RT. HON. EMOMOTIMI DENNIS GUWOR
RT. HON. GABRIEL DEWAN
34). BUSINESSMAN OF THE YEAR
BLDR. SEGUN ABOLAJI
35). STATE HEAD OF SERVICE OF THE YEAR
OLABODE AGORO
36). FEMALE PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR
MRS. ORITSEMEYIWA EYESAN
ENGR. BISOYE COKER-ODUSOTE
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