Unsung But Unstoppable: Okpebholo, Elumelu, Others To Shine At Silent Heroes Awards 2025

All is set for the 7th edition of the prestigious Silent Heroes Awards, a one-of-a-kind national recognition ceremony that celebrates Nigerians whose contributions often go unnoticed but are deeply felt across the nation.

The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the luxurious Wells Carlton Hotel, Asokoro, Abuja.

This year’s edition will see a powerful convergence of leaders, innovators, and community builders from across the country, including Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, both of whom will be honoured for their exemplary leadership and influence.

The Silent Heroes Awards, founded in 2018, have steadily built a reputation for spotlighting individuals whose patriotism and dedication to national development often escape mainstream recognition. From boardrooms to rural communities, from government corridors to civil society spaces, forty distinguished Nigerians will be celebrated for their quiet but powerful service.

Among the notable recipients are:

 H.E. Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano

Hamid Joda, MD/CEO of TAJ Bank

Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives

H.E. Senator Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State

Dr. Bello Matawalle, Minister of Defence

Prince Arthur Eze, Philanthropist and Industrialist

Dr. Daniel Olukoya, General Overseer, MFM

Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, DG/CEO, National Identity Management Commission

Hajiya Zubaida Umar, DG, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

Also slated for the night is the official unveiling of Volume 3 of Nigeria’s Silent Heroes a landmark publication curated by celebrated journalist and biographer Odita Sunday, chronicling the legacies of these quiet achievers.

“The Silent Heroes Awards is more than a ceremony. It’s a national tribute to conscience, character, and consistency,” says Mrs. Ozioma Sonia Odita-Sunday, the project coordinator. “These are individuals who may not trend online, but their daily efforts are moving Nigeria forward in ways that matter most.”

The event, which kicks off at 5:00 PM, will also honour fourteen additional unsung patriots, adding to the growing roll call of everyday heroes whose lives exemplify integrity, excellence, and service.

FASNEWSNG.COM will be live at the venue to bring exclusive coverage of the ceremony,  from red carpet arrivals to speeches, book unveiling, and award presentations. Stay tuned to catch inspiring moments, interviews with honourees, and insights into the impact of silent leadership in Nigeria.

As anticipation builds, this year’s Silent Heroes Awards promises not only a night of honour but a celebration of the spirit that keeps Nigeria resilient  one silent hero at a time.

By Augustine Idoje