Akume, Uzodinma, Sanwo-Olu, Mbah, Eno, Dangote, Ooni bag DTN@100 Heroes Awards

…Jim Ovia, Adesina, Bago, Tantita, others too

All roads lead to Abuja as Nigeria’s political, business, traditional and media elite converge for the Daily Times Nigeria @100 Centenary Awards, where the nation’s foremost change makers will be honoured with the prestigious DTN@100 Heroes Awards.

The 100-year-old newspaper is marking a century of journalism with a grand event held on September 3, 2026 at the ThisDay Dome, Central Area, Abuja to recognize individuals and institutions that have shaped Nigeria’s story in governance, security, economy, innovation and service to humanity.

Leading the honourees is the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, who will receive the DTN@100 Statesman Award for his decades of public service and role in national cohesion.

Also on the roll of honour is the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Mentawe Yilwatda , who bags the DTN@100 Political Leadership Award.

State Governors also make the list. Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State wins the DTN@100 Good Governance Award, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State gets the DTN@100 Mega City Transformation Award, while Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State is honoured with the DTN@100 Agricultural Revolution Award for his drive on food security and mechanized farming.

Joining them are two of the South East and South’s brightest performers. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State clinches the DTN@100 Innovation and Infrastructure Award for his bold investments in smart governance, security and urban renewal. Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State receives the DTN@100 People-Centered Governance Award for his ARISE Agenda focused on job creation, rural development and social welfare.