All roads lead to the Eko Hotel and Suites, venue of the 2025 Silverbird Man of The Year Awards, where the crème de la crème in Nigeria gather to celebrate some of the best among them.
The annual event presents a political discourse where government policies are censored, speeches are made amidst various awards that will be given to individuals who had excelled in their various fields.
Unlike many other awards, Silverbird Man of Year, creates nostalgia as it brings to the present the roles of the fallen heroes and why they are being awarded.
It is a scene that always refreshes the memories of Nigerians when families of dead and living heroes gather to celebrate life time achievements of great Nigerians.
Government policies are dissected and affected at the event, ideas are shared across business and intellectual circle, which of course grow to form the basis of another award year to come.
Tonight awards will have Abiodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti state, receiving the prestigious Silverbird Man of the year award.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos State) and his counterpart for Enugu State Peter Mbah will receive the governors of the year award.
The Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr. David Umahi, will be recognized as minister of the year.
The awards cut across field of endeavours with popular song writer and promoter Don Jazzy, receiving the extraordinary achievement award.
Also among the recipients is popular actor and veteran, Richard Mofe Damijo, who will receive the lifetime achievement award.
Others are Toyin Abraham and Chidi Mokeme, who will be recognized with the trailblazer awards. Prof. Tam David West, Chief Alex Akinyele, Alhaji Ahmed Joda, and Prof. Dora Akunyili who will be posthumously honoured.
