The highly anticipated Go Beyond edition of the Lagos Entrepreneurs Awards took place at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, celebrating 30 outstanding Nigerians selected from over 5,000 nominees. This prestigious award honors individuals and organizations that have demonstrated entrepreneurial excellence, creativity, and resilience, contributing significantly to economic growth and innovation in Nigeria.

Among this year’s distinguished winners is the beloved online medical expert, Aproko Doctor, who has made an indelible impact by providing life-saving medical advice through his digital platforms. His dedication to public health awareness has earned him well-deserved recognition at the awards.

Tech giant PiggyVest won the Fintech of the Year award in a highly competitive category, further cementing its status as a leader in financial technology. Also of note is Honorable Sabur Oluwa, a member of the Lagos House of Assembly, who won the Social Impact Award for his role in empowering over 1,000 youths through skill acquisition programs in Apapa.

Other notable winners include:

Miss Techy – Best Content Creator of the Year

Tiwalola Olanubi (T J Dots) – Male Entrepreneur of the Year

Ohangwa Emeka (Ceejay Skulture) – Trailblazer of the year

Teaser Prank – Social Impact Award

Bernard Souza (Signal Alliance) – Newcomer of the Year

Ernestmatic africana – Machinery innovation of the year

Blackman gadget – tech innovation of the year

FBI fashion – Fashion House of the Year

Amina Murtala – Communication Strategist of the Year

Rickie Eghosa – Business in tech Award

BeaconArk – Advertising and Tech Company of the Year

Leroy Morgan – talent manager of the year

A particularly exciting category this year was the People’s Choice Award, which saw over one million Nigerians casting their votes. The award went to Brian Jotter, whose influence and engagement with audiences added a thrilling element to this year’s competition.

The Lagos Entrepreneurs Awards continue to celebrate and empower business leaders who are shaping Nigeria’s economic future. By recognizing their achievements, the awards encourage innovation and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.