ANNOUNCEMENT: GOVERNANCE AWARDS – BEST OF THE YEAR 2025 (1st EDITION)

Governance Honors by Ranks Africa is proud to announce the inaugural edition of the Best of the Year Awards 2025 — a prestigious recognition platform dedicated to celebrating impactful leadership, innovation, and excellence in governance across Nigeria.

This first edition will spotlight individuals, institutions, and industries that have shaped communities, strengthened institutions, and driven measurable progress in governance and national development.

From elected officials to traditional leaders, technocrats, and corporate governance champions, the Governance Awards recognizes those who:
✅ Lead with vision and integrity
✅ Drive transformational policies and initiatives
✅ Inspire trust, accountability, and progress
✅ Champion innovation and impact in governance

🏆 Categories for the Best of the Year Awards 2025

Political / Public Governance Categories

• Governance Person of the Year
• Governor of the Year
• Minister of the Year
• Senator of the Year
• House of Representatives Member of the Year
• State House of Assembly Member of the Year
• Local Government Chairman of the Year
• First Lady of the Year
• Special Adviser of the Year (SA/SSA of the Year)
• Commissioner of the Year
• Permanent Secretary of the Year
• Chief of Staff of the Year
• Agency/Parastatal Head of the Year
• Traditional Leader of the Year
• Public Sector Innovator of the Year

Corporate Governance Categories

• Board of the Year
• CEO of the Year (Corporate Governance)
• Chairman of the Year
• Independent Director of the Year
• Company Secretary of the Year
• Corporate Governance Person of the Year
• Transparency Champion of the Year
• Ethical Leadership Award (Best of the Year)
• Sustainability & ESG Leader of the Year
• Audit & Compliance Leader of the Year
• Investor Relations Leader of the Year
• Best Corporate Governance Report of the Year
• Best Diversity & Inclusion Governance Award

🎖️ What to Expect

• Magazine Feature – Honorees spotlighted in Ranks Africa Magazine and across digital platforms
• Media Recognition – Achievements amplified through global media reach
• Plaque Presentation – Prestigious plaques awarded as a symbol of excellence and recognition

📌 Nominations Now Open

• Closing Date: 20th October 2025
• Submit your nominations via the official nomination form.

📧 For more information and partnerships: awards@governance.ng

⚡ With the Governance Awards, Ranks Africa and Governance.ng are not just celebrating excellence — we are setting new standards for accountability, innovation, and leadership in governance.