Special Guest of Honour: HRM. Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja JP. The Aladeshoyin of Odo-Naforija Kingdom, Epe. Lagos State, Nigeria.
Special Guest of Honor: Cllr. Ahmed Mahbub, The Worshipful Mayor, London Borough of Haringey,
Special Guest of Honor: Cllr. Margaret Greer, The Worshipful Mayor. London Borough of Enfield
As the chief host, I feel delighted to welcome you to the 7th edition of EPRA, Leadership and Entrepreneurial Awards 2025. I consider it essential to express gratitude to God Almighty for the great privilege of hosting the 6th edition. The privileges of life and continuity deserve recognition because attempts to host similar events in other climes could not be sustained beyond a year or two.
You may recollect that I stated last year that the aspiration for the event was a product of deep personal reflections that certain categories of unsung individuals deserve to be publicly honored.
Consequently, the management of Fancy TV Channel UK was convinced that the aspiration was worthy of support by organizing the maiden edition in 2017. The awards ceremony set out to accord due recognition to such a crop of leaders and entrepreneurs considered the best in terms of exemplary leadership, core values, norms, characteristics, and continuing commitment to encouraging excellence.
There is no doubt that the spirit behind our gathering tonight is a trailblazer and diversity-conscious initiative with the intent to mentor and inspire young, growing as well as future entrepreneurs and leaders by celebrating to unsung selected icons in society.
The uniqueness of EPRA awards is to recognize leaders with distinct intellect; leaders who are ready to groom followers; leaders favourably disposed to transferring knowledge and power to followers as well as leaders with selfless intent to equip the younger generations for a green economy.
EPRA event is a night to celebrate academic achievement, the success stories of leaders, and entrepreneurial ventures. It is also important to reiterate that an event is an all-encompassing event,
best regarded as a clarion call to serving humanity and not exclusive to either socio-political, economic, sports, or academic endeavors. At this junction, I think it will be of interest to let you
know that all proceeds from the award will be deployed to Fancy Foundation Acquisition Skills.
In conclusion, it is my pleasure to congratulate all the notable awardees and guests from home and abroad to EPRA 2025. Your presence remains not only a testimonial support to the spirit associated with the ceremony; it will equally add glamour and beauty to the occasion.
I wish you all success and a memorable evening.
Thanks, and God bless.
HRM. Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja JP. The Aladeshoyin of Odo-Naforija Kingdom, Epe. Lagos State, Nigeria.
Royal Patrons.
HRM. Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja JP. Has now been announced as a Royal Father and Royal Patron to the EPRA, Leadership and Entrepreneurial Award UK, a role announced on 26th September 2025 during the annual award ceremony. The prestigious role as a patron is to champion the work, according to the organisation’s aim and objectives, and to continue a long-standing tradition of royal support for the organisation.
Newly elected Patronage Announcements
Dr. Abbey Akinoshun, Prince Bimbo Robert Folayan, Amb. Dr. Ekundayo Walton Gilpin, Hon. Saray Karakus, and Prof. Ouwatoyin Isaac Ojutalayo have become Patrons of the EPRA Leadership and Entrepreneurial Award UK, a role announced on 26th September 2025 during the annual award ceremony. The prestigious role as a patron is to champion the EPRA mission and raise funds for its work, according to the organisation’s aim and objectives.
About The Awards
EPRA Awards is a gathering of elites, intellectuals, business gurus, role models, and seemingly inspired unsung heroes who have made an enormous positive impact in our society without deliberate consideration for rewards.
The award is billed to be the greatest relaxation and realisation of the achievements of individuals in our communities. At EPRA, we celebrate personalities who have impacted in no small measure on the collective psyche of their immediate, national, or global communities. To be precise, the award is exclusively for business leaders as they have the unique opportunity to use their powerful leadership abilities, knowledge, and energy to strengthen economic status and provide resources and prospects for others who may need assistance in building and developing a business.
The Awards provide precisely the right environment for these corporate leaders to intermingle and share their experiences, therefore providing valuable insight into particular aspects of the business world. Another major objective of this award is to facilitate the development of future business leaders by providing opportunities for its guests.
Dr. Abbey Akinoshun was bestowed as EPRA Leadership and Entrepreneurial Award Patron
Queen Florence Okonkwo was bestowed as EPRA Leadership and Entrepreneurial Award Brand Ambassador
Prince Bimbo Robert Folayan was bestowed as EPRA Leadership and Entrepreneurial Award Grand Patron.
Amb. Dr. Ekundayo Walton Gilpin was bestowed as EPRA Leadership and Entrepreneurial Award Grand Patron
Hon. Saray Karakus was bestowed as EPRA Leadership and Entrepreneurial Award Grand Patron
Prof. Ouwatoyin Isaac Ojutalayo was bestowed as EPRA Leadership and Entrepreneurial Award Grand Patron
Atlantic Solicitor Law Firm. EPRA UK 2025, Most Transformative South East Law Firm of
The Year presented by Chief Mrs Okutubo.
Mr Lawrence Tom Oquaibom. Fmr. Director of Sports, Akwa Ibom State. Nigeria. EPRA UK 2025. Distinguished Int’l Lifetime Achievement Award
Imo State Women Ambassador. Int’l (EPRA UK 2025 Humanitarian Service Excellence Award for Social Responsibility).
Mr George Owen. Founder. Renewed Mind. (EPRA UK 2025. Leadership Excellence Coaching Award for Life Transformation presented by Dr. Boma Douglass.
Dr. Ravi Kumar. SFHEA CMBE CMgr FCMI FRAS FRSA Executive Director. London School of Management Education. (EPRA UK 2025 Distinguished Visionary Academics Leadership Award).
Prof. Angela Branch-Vital. Dean of the School of Public and Allied Health, Prairie View A&M University.
Texas. (EPRA UK 2025. Distinguished Global Academics Leadership
Award).
Olumide Odedeyi, Founder / Director, Gbedu Magazine UK. (EPRA UK 2025, Most Impactful Print Media Champion Award).
Suzanne Simmon-Lewis Executive & Personal Performance Coach | Consultant | Author | Storyteller | Journalist. (EPRA UK 2025. Service Excellence in Leadership Counselling Award Presented by Prof.Isaac Ojutalayo.
Hon. Cllr. Dr. Dominic Mbag. Fmr. Mayor. Royal Borough of Greenwich. (EPRA UK 2025. Excellence Award for Community Impact presented by Prince Bimbo Folaya.
Sanoba Sheikh Healthcare Consultant (EPRA UK 2025 Best Quality Initiative in Healthcare of the Year by Cllr. Ahmed Mahbub, The Worshipful Mayor, London Borough of Haringey,
Ms Taiwo Ojutalayo. (EPRA UK 2025, Woman of Faith Humanitarian Service Award) presented by Cllr. Ahmed Mahbub, The Worshipful Mayor, London Borough of Haringey,
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