By Olanrewaju Agiri
Triumphant Institute of Professional Studies (TIPS) has concluded plans to host one of the most anticipated youth-centered award and skills-development events of the year, tagged ‘TIPS Elevation & Honors Ceremony 2025,’ with the theme ‘Skill Mastery, Creativity & Purpose.’
The event scheduled to be held on 7th December 2025, at Elite Hall, Owolabani Street, in the city of Badagry, was designed by the organizer to celebrate exceptional Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in leadership, public service, humanitarian work, entrepreneurship, community development, peace-building, innovation, and youth mentorship.
This year’s ceremony, according to Dr. Ajiboye John, the proprietor of the institute, will also feature fellowship inductions, presentation of certificates to professional & vocational graduands, special recognitions, keynote sessions, and cultural performances, as Akintola Bimbo, an A-list Nollywood actress, will give a keynote address.
Some of the high-profile distinguished individuals lined up to receive top honors at the event in the ‘Community Impact & Development’ categories are: HRM, Oba Oyekan Adekanmi Ilufemiloye (Ajose III Alapa of Apa Kingdom). HRM Oba (Dr.) Abraham Olatunji Adebowale Ogbabi (JP) (Oyikilu I, the Ajagun of Imeke Awori Kingdom, Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria). HRM Oba Sejiro Olalekan James (Okiki Arolegbade 1, Aholu of Kweme Kingdom).
Also in this category is HRM Oba Adeshoga Williams Adeyoola (Oba orile alagbado of agbado tomia 1). HRM Aholu (Oba) Samuel Amosu Owolabani (Aholu wentin 1 de yeyi of ajara topa kingdom). High Chief Bernard Osewedomo Ayodele Samuel-Ogbabi (ogabi-Osu 1) the Alaruwe of Iworo Awori Kingdom) and Hon. Sesi Oluwasegun Whingan, the deputy chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources.
The recipients of the Humanitarian Service Award include Dr. John Uwuseba, Founder of the Sebas Foundation, and Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle, the Chairman of NURTW Lagos State. While the Award of Excellent Leadership goes to Hon. Bola Oladunloye, the Executive Chairman of Poof Ikoyi-Obalade Local Council Development Area (LCDA), and Brigadier General M.O. Momoh, Commanding Officer, 45 Engineer Brigade, Dodan Barracks, Lagos.
The recipients lined up for the ‘Public Service Excellence Award’ are Hon. Ajose Peter Kumayon, the Executive Chairman, Olorunda Local Government, Badagry, Lagos. Hon. Rauf Ibraheem Kayode Yemarem, the Executive Chairman, Badagry West Local Government, Badagry, Lagos. Hon. Babatunde Adande Hunpe, Executive Chairman, Badagry Local Government, Badagry, Lagos.
Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, the Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs and Culture). Hon. Igbalaye Wasiu Ayodele, member representing Abeokuta South Constituency II, Ogun State House of Assembly, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Mr. Gbolahan Owodunmi Oki (FNA) is the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Urban Development. Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
The Peace-Building & Social Harmony Award will go to CSP Folajimi Agosile, DPO of Badagry Division, and Lt. Colonel S.L. Lawan, the Commanding Officer of the 15th Field Engineer Regiment, Topo Barracks. Mrs. Uwuseba, the co-founder of the SEBAS Foundation, and Mrs. Akinpelu Olabisi Olatoke will get the ‘Women in Leadership Excellence Award.’
The Distinguished Service to Humanity Award recipients are Lt. Col. A.A. Ikoro, the Commanding Officer, 243 Recce Battalion Ibereko Badagry, Lagos State. The Special Corporate Excellence Award goes to Sonnex Packaging Company for the Excellence Award in Waste Recycling, Waste Management & Eco-Friendly Packaging.
