Ebony Herald to Honour Distinguished Nigerians at 17th Hall of Fame Awards

The Ebony Herald International Magazine and Abuja Herald Newspaper have announced their 17th Annual Hall of Fame and Dignity Awards Ceremony, scheduled to take place on November 11, 2026, at the Nigeria National Merit Award House in Abuja. The event, themed “Nigeria’s Evolving Democracy: Insecurity and the Impact of Social Media,” will celebrate outstanding Nigerians who have made significant contributions to society.

The ceremony will feature a distinguished lineup of personalities from various fields, including academia, diplomacy, public service, business, media, and sports. Dr. Zakari Momoh, from the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy at ICONIC Open University, Abuja, will serve as the Guest Lecturer, while Ambassador Rasheed Akinkuolie, a retired Director of the Nigerian Foreign Service, will deliver the keynote address.

The event will be chaired by Professor Mohammed Khalid Othman, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. A major highlight of the ceremony will be the investiture of distinguished Nigerians into the Ebony Herald Hall of Fame and Dignity, alongside the presentation of various categories of awards and honours.

Among the prominent awardees are the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, and the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Other recipients include Mr. Seun Oni, a banker and international Oil and Gas expert, who will receive the Icon of Intellectual Leadership and Community Development Award.

The list of awardees also features Alhaji Isyaku, a financial expert with over three decades of experience at the Central Bank of Nigeria; Temitope Obideyi, a former international athlete; TMD Olalude, a Nigerian music producer; Engineer Adams Zikrulahi Chandy, Chairman of the Ondo State Muslim Welfare Board; and Mrs. Aboyewa Olaitan, a professional teacher.

In a press statement, the Publisher of Ebony Herald International Magazine and Abuja Herald Newspaper, Alhaji Lai Gidado, said the selection of award recipients was based on nominations received from members of the general public. He emphasised that the awards recognise individuals whose professional accomplishments, commitment to excellence, and service to humanity have distinguished them in their respective fields.

The 17th edition of the Ebony Herald Hall of Fame and Dignity Awards is expected to attract prominent government officials, captains of industry, diplomats, academics, media executives, and other stakeholders from across the country. The event aims to celebrate integrity, encourage excellence, and inspire Nigerians to contribute meaningfully to national development.

Key points

• The Ebony Herald International Magazine and Abuja Herald Newspaper will hold their 17th Annual Hall of Fame and Dignity Awards Ceremony in Abuja on November 11, 2026.
• The event will celebrate outstanding Nigerians who have made significant contributions to society.
• The ceremony will feature a distinguished lineup of personalities from various fields, including academia, diplomacy, public service, business, media, and sports.