Pacesetter Frontier Magazine has unveiled an array of distinguished individuals and organisations selected for honours at the sixth edition of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards, scheduled to hold at the Nigerian National Merit Award House, popularly known as Merit House, in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

The recognition celebrates individuals and institutions drawn from different sectors and whose contributions have made an impact across public service, technology, media, business, literature and humanitarian development.

Speaking in Abuja, Frank Ufondu disclosed that the awardees were carefully selected following a rigorous deliberation and voting by the magazine’s Board of Editors. He noted that the recognition celebrates individuals and institutions whose impactful work continue to inspire positive change and leadership in their respective fields.

Full List of 6th Frontier Discourse Awardees

The awardees announced by the organisers are:

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Sen. Dr. Ken Nnamani, GCON

PUBLIC SECTOR PERSON OF THE YEAR
Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Alhaji Buba Galadima

MEDIA PERSON OF THE YEAR (BROADCAST – TV)
Charles Aniagolu

TECH PERSON OF THE YEAR
Olugbenga “GB” Agboola

FRONTIER PERSON AWARD
Femi Falana, SAN

MEDIA PERSON OF THE YEAR (DIGITAL)
Madina Maishanu

BRAND OF THE YEAR
Enugu Air

YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR
Charles Odii

MEDIA PERSON OF THE YEAR (BROADCAST – RADIO)
Sulaiman Pooja Adebayo

LITERARY ICON OF THE YEAR
James Nnaji

HUMANITARIAN SERVICE AWARD
Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI)

EMERGING BRAND IMPACT AWARD
Igbo Hangout & Festival

Musawa to Chair as Falana Delivers Keynote

The sixth edition will be chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, while renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, will deliver the keynote address.

Themed “Barrel to Ballot: The Naturalisation of Violence, Nigeria’s Polity and its Democratic Circus,” the public lecture will examine the relationship between violence, democratic governance and Nigeria’s political development, particularly against the backdrop of the 2027 general elections.

The event will bring together political leaders, policy experts, media professionals and other stakeholders to deliberate on insecurity, electoral violence, the challenges facing democratic institutions and the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process.

The panel session will feature former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani; Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ben Nwoye; Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, mni; President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr. Tope Fasua; and Zainab Buba Galadima.

The discussions are expected to provide an opportunity for participants to examine the implications of political violence and insecurity for democratic governance and Nigeria’s electoral future.

The red carpet is scheduled for 10 a.m., while the main event will commence at 11 a.m.

Other activities lined up for the programme include history sessions, comedy, poetry and exhibitions.

Expected participants include business leaders, religious figures, traditional rulers, politicians, youth groups, civil society organisations, professional bodies and members of educational institutions.

For sponsorship, partnership and other enquiries, members of the public can call or send WhatsApp messages to 09137940957.

The event partners include One Stewart Ventures Limited, Frontline Africa, Igwesi Human Development Centre, Steve Oruruo Foundation, ROWE Oil and Royal Entourage Consult.