A cross-section of leading Nigerian companies and institutions has been honoured for their contributions to economic development at the 2025 edition of the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES), where this year’s Outstanding Economic Impacts Awards were presented in Lagos.
The ceremony, held on Friday at The Event Centre of the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Customs Street, featured recognitions for organisations across multiple sectors. Among the recipients were NLNG, Ikeja Electric, Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers, MTN Nigeria Foundation, and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), alongside 18 other corporate and institutional winners.
According to World Stage Limited, organisers of the summit, the award process was guided by an online stakeholder survey in which media professionals and industry observers completed questionnaires and nominated organisations they believed delivered exceptional economic value within their respective fields. The approach, the organisers noted, was designed to secure broad-based and credible input.
President/CEO of World Stage Limited, Mr. Segun Adeleye, explained that the awards were strictly merit-based, stressing that the survey was conducted to ensure results that both local and international observers could objectively assess and endorse. He described the awardees as standout performers contributing measurably to Nigeria’s economic growth in 2025.
Adeleye congratulated the winners and encouraged them to sustain their efforts, emphasising the importance of consistent, meaningful contributions to national development.
Mr Edward Fagbohun receiving WES 2025 Award for MTN Nigeria Foundation from Mr Adeniran Adebayo, Chief Superintendent of EFCC
Bunmi Olarinoye receiving WES 2025 Award for Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Ltd from Mr Adeniran Adebayo, Chief Superintendent of EFCC.
Mr Wilson Okoro of the Corporate Communications department, NLNG receiving WES 2025 Award for NLNG from Mr Dotun Ladipo, Publisher of The Eagle Online
Olufadeke Omorodion of the Corporate Communications department, Ikeja Electric receiving WES 2025 Award for Ikeja Electric from Dr Abidemi Cornelius Adegboye, Department of Economics, University of Lagos
Complete List of Winners – WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) Awards 2025
The 2025 edition of the WorldStage Economic Summit recognised 23 organisations and public-sector leaders for their notable contributions to national development. Award categories spanned energy, banking, aviation, governance, technology, industry, and social impact.
1. Nigeria LNG Limited
Winner, Nigerian Gas Company With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
2. Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State
Winner, State Governor With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
3. Access Bank Plc
Winner, Nigerian Bank With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
4. Air Peace
Winner, Nigerian Airline With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
5. Dangote Industries Limited
Winner, Nigerian Manufacturing Group With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
6. Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos
Winner, Nigerian Airport With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
7. Flutterwave
Winner, Nigerian Startup With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
8. Ikeja Electric Plc
Winner, Nigerian Electricity Distribution Company With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
9. Leadway Pensure PFA
Winner, Nigerian Pension Fund Administrator With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
10. Maersk Line Nigeria
Winner, Nigerian Shipping Company With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
11. MainOne
Winner, Nigerian ICT Services Company With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
12. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior
Winner, Nigerian Best Minister With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
13. Moniepoint
Winner, Nigerian Payment Service Bank With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
14. MRS Oil Nigeria Plc
Winner, Nigerian Oil Marketing Company With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
15. MTN Nigeria Communications
Winner, Nigerian Mobile Network Provider With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
16. Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Limited
Winner, Nigerian Stockbroking Firm With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
17. Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
Winner, Nigerian Best Regulator With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
18. Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO)
Winner, Nigerian Aviation Servicing Company With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
19. Seplat Energy Plc
Winner, Nigerian Oil Producing Company With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
20. SIFAX Group
Winner, Nigerian Maritime Company With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
21. Transcorp Power Limited
Winner, Nigerian Electricity Generating Company With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
22. Leadway Assurance
Winner, Nigerian Insurance Company With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025
23. MTN Nigeria Foundation
Winner, Nigerian CSR-Focused Organisation With Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025