The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has announced the kickoff of public voting for the 8th edition of the prestigious Gani Fawehinmi Impact and Integrity Awards (GFIIA) 2025.
Held annually, the GFIIA Awards provide the public an opportunity to nominate individuals who exemplify integrity and impact in society. Following a rigorous screening process and approval by the Awards Board, 15 outstanding nominees have been shortlisted across various award categories for selection.
The one-month public voting phase, which began on September 15, 2025, and runs through October 15, 2025, can is accessible through the Awards website: gfa.hedang.org
HEDA’s Chairman, Mr. Olanrewaju Suraju, emphasized the purpose of the GFIIA Awards which is to inspire positive change in societal attitudes toward integrity, community service, and courage while celebrating those who demonstrate these unwavering attributes even in the face of challenges.
“The GFIIA Awards process is comprehensive and inclusive, involving public participation from nominations to final voting. The nominees have gone through a thorough multi-stage screening by a panel of experts, with the final list approved by the Awards Board, made up of distinguished personalities,” Suraju stated.
The GFIIA Awards Board is chaired by Prof. Itse Sagay SAN, co-chaired by Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, and includes notable figures like Prof. Ayo Atsenua, Prof. Nsongurua Udombana, Mr. Olanrewaju Suraju, Dr. Abiola Akiode-Afolabi, Comrade Achike Chude, and Comrade Femi Aborisade.
HEDA received 1,211 nominations during the open call. After careful review and analysis, the following nominees have been shortlisted across four award categories:
Outstanding Impact Award: Barr. Olumide Kayode-Omosebi, Mr. Opeoluwa Taiwo, Dr. Lola Odeyale Ayo-Fashida, Dr. (Mrs) Adeola Akinwunmi-Ekine, Offiong Ikpeme, Farmer Samson Ogbole, Dinatu Dama Maji. The Whistle-Blower Award Nominees are Pastor Nicholas Evaristus and Builder Kunle Awobodu.
Outstanding Integrity Award nominees includes Mohammed AbdulRahman, Auwalu Salisu, Hajiya Aishat Yan Guru, Mary Ngozi Kekwaaru, and Dayyabu Bala Gezawa. Mrs. Yetunde Abimbola-Alebiosu is the sole nominee who successfully passed the screening process for the Nigerian-In-Diaspora Award.
HEDA Resource Centre encourages the public to participate actively in this voting process and contribute toward honouring those who uphold the values of impact and integrity championed by the late Gani Fawehinmi.
Voting ends on October 15, 2025. For more details on the GFIIA 2025 and to cast your vote, visit gfa.hedang.org
