Searchlight News has announced that preparations have been completed for the highly anticipated 7th Global Leadership Summit & Awards, scheduled to take place this week in Lagos.
A statement signed by Lola Adesokan, Managing Editor/Convener Searchlight News/Global Leadership Summit disclosed that the 7th edition is themed “Celebrating Visionary Leaders Driving Economic, Social, and Institutional Transformation,” reflecting the core mandate of the Summit—to honour individuals whose leadership is shaping national progress across multiple sectors.
This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Oluwasegun Musa, a respected maritime expert, strategic thinker, and national development advocate whose work continues to influence transport policy, logistics intelligence, and institutional strengthening in Nigeria.
The Summit will also feature two powerful technical and policy-focused presentations. Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, will present a paper titled “Building Institutional Strength Through Labour Unity: The Role of Maritime Workers in National Development.”
Additionally, High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, President of NAGAFF, will deliver a paper on “Trade Facilitation and Leadership Transformation: Strengthening Freight Forwarding Systems for Sustainable Economic Growth.”The event will be chaired by Ms. Temilade Ogunniyi, a respected professional known for her commitment to excellence, administrative expertise, and leadership integrity.
The 7th Global Leadership Summit & Awards will honor distinguished personalities who have demonstrated exceptional service, innovation, humanitarian impact, and transformational leadership.
This year’s awardees 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.
The Summit remains one of Nigeria’s most credible platforms for celebrating impactful leadership and fostering conversations that strengthen institutions, promote ethical governance, enhance trade systems, and inspire national development.
Searchlight News invites the public, stakeholders, and leaders across sectors to join in honoring these exemplary Nigerians as they receive one of the nation’s most respected leadership recognitions.