The 15th edition of the Young Achievers Nigeria Awards (YANA), Nigeria’s most prestigious youth-focused event, is set to take place on April 20 at Ibis Ikeja Hotel, Lagos. The annual event celebrates outstanding young Nigerians who have broken barriers and excelled in their respective fields through hard work and dedication.
This year’s keynote speaker is Ambassador Seyi Tinubu, with other distinguished guest speakers including:
- Dr. Ayo Aderinwale – Chairman, Just Rite Retail Stores
- Dr. Jide Adediran (Jandor) – Former Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate
- Fiona Ahimie Ahmed – MD/CEO, FBNQuest Securities
- Dr. Alex Nwuba – Aviation Expert & Investor
- Chief Niyi Babade – International Media Mogul & Entrepreneur
In a statement released by Adeduntan Ibrahim Yinka, Publisher and Convener of the awards, he emphasized that despite Nigeria’s leadership and economic challenges, several young Nigerians have continued to make significant contributions on the global stage. According to him, this year’s honorees embody qualities such as honesty, competence, progress, intelligence, and inspiration.
Some of the outstanding individuals to be recognized include:
- Olanike Nafisat Balogun – First female pilot in the Nigerian Customs Service
- Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Sanni – First female fighter pilot in the Nigerian Air Force
- Mariam Oludamilola – Best graduate, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, UNILAG
- Abubakar Ai-Ihsan Muhammad – Best graduating student, Ahmadu Bello University (CGPA 4.95)
- Taiwo Shittu – Nigeria’s youngest automotive MD
- Kola Oladejo – Young entrepreneur with a Midas touch
- Ayo Alabi – First-class graduate excelling as a young manager in the private sector
- Aisha Mohammed – Youth development coach & enlightenment manager at EFCC
The Young Achievers Nigeria Awards (YANA) remains a platform for celebrating today’s trailblazers and tomorrow’s industry leaders.
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