Nigerian Legal Awards to Honour Mutfwang, Tinubu, Ajumogobia, Others

The 13th edition of the Nigerian Legal Awards will recognise outstanding Lawyers, business leaders and institutions whose contributions have shaped Nigeria’s corporate, financial and economic landscape.

 The awards, organised by ESQ Trainings Limited, publishers of ESQ Legal Practice Magazine, will hold on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

 Among prominent personalities billed for recognition are Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang; former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Foreign Affairs, Odein Ajumogobia, SAN; Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, Adewale Tinubu; and Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, SAN.

 Institutions expected to receive recognition include, the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 According to the organisers, this year’s edition will place particular emphasis on major financial and commercial transactions undertaken between August 2024 and September 2026, highlighting the legal expertise behind investments, acquisitions, financing arrangements and corporate restructuring.

Notable transactions include the $1.35 billion financing facility secured for Dangote Industries Limited, the Heirs Group’s acquisition of a 20.07% stake in Seplat Energy, and the $750 million acquisition involving Geregu Power Plc.

Other transactions include the change of ownership at Eko Electricity Distribution Company, and UAC of Nigeria Plc’s acquisition of CHI Limited.

Founder of ESQ Trainings Limited and Convener of the awards, Lere Fashola, said the initiative seeks to highlight the critical role Lawyers play in business growth and economic development.

He explained that technology had strengthened the nomination and evaluation process, while independent judges would retain responsibility for determining award recipients.