Searchlight News Set to Host 7th Global Leadership Summit & Awards in Lagos — Full List of Honourees, Keynote Speakers & Highlights Revealed!
Searchlight News has confirmed that all arrangements are now complete for the much-anticipated **7th Global Leadership Summit & Awards**, scheduled to hold this week in Lagos.
In a statement signed by **Lola Adesokan**, Managing Editor and Convener, the media organization announced that this year’s Summit is themed **“Celebrating Visionary Leaders Driving Economic, Social, and Institutional Transformation.”**
The theme reflects the core mission of the event—**recognizing leaders who are shaping Nigeria’s progress across critical sectors.**
The 2025 keynote address will be delivered by **Dr. Oluwasegun Musa**, a renowned maritime expert and national development advocate widely respected for his work in transport policy, logistics intelligence, and institutional strengthening.
The Summit will also feature two high-impact technical and policy presentations:
* **Comrade Francis Bunu Abi**, President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, will deliver a paper titled:
**“Building Institutional Strength Through Labour Unity: The Role of Maritime Workers in National Development.”**
* **High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi**, President of NAGAFF, will present on:
**“Trade Facilitation and Leadership Transformation: Strengthening Freight Forwarding Systems for Sustainable Economic Growth.”**
The event will be chaired by **Ms. Temilade Ogunniyi**, a distinguished professional known for her administrative excellence, integrity, and leadership depth.
This year’s Awards segment will celebrate individuals who have demonstrated **exceptional service, innovation, humanitarian impact, and transformational leadership**.
**2025 Award Recipients Include:**
ACG Ahmadu Bello Shu’aibu; Comrade Francis Bunu Abi; Comrade Bodunde Akinola; Primate Oluwarotimi Dada; HRM Adekunle Adefemi Adebayo; High Chief Tochukwu Emmanuel Ezisi; Dr. Oluwasegun Musa; Dr. Nkeiru Ijeoma Nwala; Comrade Akeem Agboola; Comptroller Hauwa Kulu Anifowoshe-Abubakar; Comptroller Frank Onyeka; Engr. Sarat Braimah; Prince Olawale Mathew Cole; Comrade Onome Joy Monije; AC Francis Ogbemudia; Dr. Ifeanyi Madu; Comrade Michael Adetumi; and Comrade Olajide Olalekan.
Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most credible leadership platforms, the Global Leadership Summit continues to champion conversations that promote **strong institutions, ethical governance, trade efficiency, and sustainable national development**.
Searchlight News invites the public, stakeholders, and leaders across all sectors to be part of this year’s celebration of distinguished Nigerians who continue to drive meaningful progress and transformation across the nation.
