MOPA 2026: Momentous Magazine celebrates excellence, leadership in Lagos

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo

Momentous Magazine has commenced the final countdown to the 2026 Momentous Outstanding Personalities Awards (MOPA), with the prestigious event scheduled to hold on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Lagos.

The awards ceremony will take place at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Conference Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

The event is expected to attract distinguished personalities, public officials, business leaders, professionals, community leaders and other stakeholders for an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, leadership, service, innovation and contributions to societal development.

The 2026 MOPA Awards will recognise individuals and institutions whose achievements and contributions have created a significant impact in their respective fields.

Among the distinguished personalities associated with the 2026 MOPA are President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON; President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré; President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye; Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, PSC; and Deputy Governor of Kano State, Dr. Murtala Sule Garo.

Others include the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Dr. Zubaida Umar; Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi; Empress Esperanza Bioho Perea; Alhaja Tawakalitu Adetayo (Iyonu Olohun); Soumaila Coulibaly, Président des IPID and Conseiller Municipal à la Mairie d’Abengourou, Côte d’Ivoire; and National President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Dr. Farouk Rabiu Mudi.

The organisers said other distinguished personalities, public servants, business leaders and notable stakeholders from Nigeria and beyond are also expected to feature in the awards.

According to Momentous Magazine, the participation and recognition of prominent personalities underscore the growing importance of MOPA as a platform for celebrating individuals and institutions making meaningful contributions to society.

Speaking ahead of the event, the Publisher and Chief Editor of Momentous Magazine, Amb. Prince Sesan Rufus Awobiye expressed optimism over the forthcoming awards.

Awobiye reaffirmed the magazine’s commitment to recognising deserving personalities and institutions whose dedication, achievements, leadership and service have contributed positively to society.

He said MOPA would continue to provide a platform for public acknowledgement and appreciation of individuals who have distinguished themselves in their various fields of endeavour.

With preparations for the ceremony reaching an advanced stage, Momentous Magazine has urged nominees, honourees, guests, partners, stakeholders and members of the public to mark their calendars ahead of the October 17 celebration.

The 2026 Momentous Outstanding Personalities Awards is expected to provide an opportunity to celebrate excellence, leadership, innovation and outstanding achievements while bringing together notable personalities from Nigeria and beyond.