Dangote, Fubara, Top List at OurNigeria Awards 2024

The highly anticipated 2024 OurNigeria Awards have been unveiled, recognizing individuals and institutions that have excelled in their fields and contributed to Nigeria’s development.

Specifically, Aliko Dangote, Siminalayi Fubara, among others would be honoured as part of their efforts to transform Nigeria.

The awards were announced during a press conference held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the FCT City Library, Abuja, by Dr. AK Peters, Chairman of the Editorial Board of OurNigeria News Magazine and head of the award planning committee.

He stated:

“The recipients emerged through a highly competitive, scrupulous, and meticulous screening process by our eagle-eyed, uncompromising team of assessors. This year’s theme, ‘Nigeria Rising: Celebrating Excellence and Charting the Future,’* captures the spirit of the event.”

Dangote Named Man of the Year

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, was awarded Man of the Year 2024 for his groundbreaking achievement in launching Nigeria's first private petroleum refinery. Dr. Peters praised Dangote’s accomplishment, saying:

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“What the Nigerian government could not do, Dangote has done, giving ordinary Nigerians hope that our nation can indeed be great again.”

TY Buratai Excellence Award

The TY Buratai Excellence Award in Military Leadership went to Lt-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun and Brig-Gen. Mike Mukokomani from Botswana for their exemplary service.

Full List of Winners

RECIPIENTS OF OURNIGERIA AWARD 2024

1. Man of the Year: -

Alh Aliko Dangote, GCON

2. Governor of the Year and Politician of the Year 2024

- HE, Sir Sim Fubara River State.

3. TY Buratai Excellence Award in Military Leadership:

-Lt-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun

-Brig-Gen. Mike Mukokomani from Botswana

4. Legislator of the Year:

-Sen Addulazeez Yar’adua

5 . Game Changer of the Years 2024

H.E. Muhammad Umar Bago

6 Best Governor in Grassroot Development

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Governor Mallam Umar Namadi Jigawa State

7. Collin Powell Meritorious Award in Soldiering:

- Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar.

Chief of Air Staff

8. Humanitarian Medal of the Year:

-Mrs Oghogho CG Musa

9.. Nelson Mandela Award in Public Service:

-Barr Musa Kaibo Esq

10. Lifetime Achievement Award in Public Service:

-Alhaji Abba Kaka Mohammed

11. General Excellence Award in Entrepreneurship:

-Alh Goni Dunoma

12. . IGP Gambo Jimeta Excellence Award in Policing:

-Mr. Benneth Igweh,AIG, Zone 7.

13. General Excellence Award in Strategic Political Leadership:

-Alhaji Tijjani Iya Abubakar

14. General Excellence Award in National Security Dev in Nigeria

Mr. Ado Muazu

15. Goodluck Jonathan Excellence Award in Public Service:

Dr Salihu Girei Bakari

16. Lifetime Achievement Award in Scholarship:

Prof O.O Fayomi

17. Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar Excellences Award in Public Service:

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18. Philanthropy of the Year:

Ahmad Musa.

19. Lifetime Achievement Award in Commerce and Finance:

Alh Umar Abdulmutallab, CON

20 University of the Year 2024

Al-Ansar University Maiduguri

21 Ability in Disability Award

Dr. Chike Okogwu and Mr Adetunde Ademefun

22. General CG Musa Distinguished Officer Award

Gen Albert Lebo

23 Rilwanu Lukman Excellence Award in Oil and Gas Development in Nigeria:

-Chief Henry Ojogho

24. General Excellence Award in Youth Leadership:

- Hon Aminu Suleiman

Source: Legit.ng