Lagos is set to host government officials, business leaders, traditional rulers and other prominent Nigerians as the 16th edition of the Classic Africa Merit Award (CAMA) holds on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
The ceremony, organised by Classic International Magazine, will take place at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, with this year’s edition focusing on the theme, “From Hardship to Hope: Reimagining Nigeria Through Innovation, Excellence and Responsible Leadership.”
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will serve as Chief Host, while the General Overseer of Rhema Deliverance Mission, Dr Anene Nwachukwu, will chair the event.
Also expected are the Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, who will attend as Special Guests of Honour.
The Chairman of LASACO Assurance, Chief Mrs Maria Olateju Philips, is billed to deliver the keynote address, while the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, will serve as Guest Speaker.
Other notable guests include the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adewale Temitope Adedeji; Ogun State lawmaker Fola Salami; Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Chairman, Kehinde Almoroof-Oloyede; Sona Industries Chairman, A.K. Mirchandani; and former Labour Party Lagos State Chairman, Kayode Salako.
The Founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Olukoya, will serve as Spiritual Father of the Day, while HRH Eze (Dr.) Chika Nwokedi, Eze Okpoko I of Obodoukwu and Eze Ndigbo of Ijegun and Ijedodo Kingdom in Lagos, will be the Royal Father of the Day.
A major highlight of the event will be the unveiling of the redesigned Classic International Magazine by Hillary Oluchukwu Nwosu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Laddacross International Logistics Limited, and Ambassador Mercy Alexander, Founder of the Alexander Mercy Foundation.
According to the publisher of Classic International Magazine and convener of CAMA, Dave Agwazim, the 16th edition is aimed at recognising individuals and organisations whose contributions have made positive impacts across different sectors.
Agwazim said the award platform has continued to celebrate excellence in leadership, governance, entrepreneurship, public service, humanitarian work and entertainment.
He added that this year’s theme reflects the need for responsible leadership, innovation, accountability and collective efforts towards building a stronger Nigeria.
The publisher also acknowledged the support of Laddacross International Logistics Limited, Hillary Nwosu Care Foundation, Alexander Mercy Foundation, Zenith Bank Nigeria Plc and Princess Community Care Foundation.
The ceremony will feature award presentations, special recognitions, entertainment and networking opportunities.
The event is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja.
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