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A Nite 4 Naija 2025 has ignited nationwide attention following the conclusion of its highly anticipated college-patterned election, widely praised by observers as a return to merit-driven civic recognition in Nigeria. The voting, conducted on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, by a carefully constituted electoral college of civic leaders, policy analysts, journalists, youth advocates and respected public voices, produced a comprehensive slate of winners across the prestigious PVC-Naija Awards, reinforcing a growing public demand for performance, integrity and measurable impact in leadership.

The political spotlight shone most brightly on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who emerged as the Political Iconic Voice of the People for 2025 after defeating former APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, by seven votes to three. Her victory was widely interpreted as a powerful affirmation of her rising national profile as a fearless, articulate and people-oriented legislator whose interventions continue to influence public discourse and policy direction across the country.

Equally significant was the recognition of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe as Senator of the Year, following a closely contested vote in which he secured six votes against four for Senator Francis Fadahunsi. Abaribe’s emergence reflects broad admiration for his legislative independence, consistency and principled defence of democratic accountability, qualities that have earned him respect beyond partisan and regional boundaries.

In one of the most emphatic outcomes of the exercise, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, was named Governor of the Year under the SEA Index, recording a unanimous endorsement from the entire electoral college. His perfect score underscored national approval of his governance model anchored on security, education and agriculture, as well as his calm but effective leadership style, policy stability and focus on grassroots development. Evaluators noted that his administration’s emphasis on agricultural modernization, community-based security structures and education-led growth has repositioned Akwa Ibom as a benchmark for responsible subnational governance.

The awards process also produced notable outcomes across other tiers of leadership and public service. Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor, was recognised as Political Icon of the Year, while Dr. Chijioke Okonkwo emerged as Change Agent for Citizenship Development. Yusuf Gagdi was honoured as House of Representatives Member of the Year, with Aõndona Dajoh and Akinola Idowu receiving top recognition at the state legislative and local government levels respectively. In the sphere of advocacy, Professor Omajuwa Igho Natufe was celebrated as Iconic Advocacy Voice of the Year, while Senator Abdulaziz Yari clinched the Chief Steward of the Nation Award.

Further recognitions went to Adamu Aliero as Best Minister of the Federal Capital Territory from inception, Hannatu Musawa as Minister of the Year, and Comptroller General Kemi Nanna Nandap as Paramilitary or Agency Head of the Year. In the creative and patriotic space, Edward Nanpan Dafohot’s work, “Nigeria Restoration,” earned the Creative Award for Patriotism, while Gabriel Dewan was named Speaker of the Year at the state assembly level. The decade-long assessment of national political influence saw the late Dr. Obadiah Mailafia honoured as National Political Icon of the Decade, while lifetime honours were conferred on General T.Y. Danjuma and the late Chief Cornelius O. Adebayo in recognition of their enduring statesmanship. The impact assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for 2025, however, reflected a unanimous view by the electoral college that performance had fallen below expectation.

Adding a humanitarian dimension to the Nite 4 Naija 2025, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi, announced Apostle Dr. Wole Oladiyun as Nation Builder of the Year, in recognition of his extensive medical outreach initiative which has facilitated life-saving surgeries for thousands of Nigerians.

PVC-Naija, the convener of A Nite 4 Naija, reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent, rigorous and patriotic selection process that rewards tangible impact rather than political proximity or media noise. With the transparent release of voting outcomes and the calibre of honourees, the 2025 edition has been widely described as resetting the benchmark for credible civic awards in Nigeria.

Anchored on the theme, “Reawakening the Nigerian Spirit,” A Nite 4 Naija 2025 is shaping up as a landmark celebration of courage, character, competence and nation-building. As preparations continue, the outcomes of the awards stand as both recognition for exemplary service and a clear message to public office holders that performance, not propaganda, remains the new national standard.

The winners will be formally unveiled at a Media-Only event at the National Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, on Sunday, December 14, 2025 by 3pm.

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