By Elizabeth Osayande

The National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES) proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 NIPES Global Awards, a groundbreaking international honour recognising exemplary achievements in engineering, science, innovation, and policy.

Marking the first cycle of this annual programme, the NIPES Awards spotlight individuals and organisations shaping the future of sustainable development, advanced technology, and human-centred research across borders.

This year’s awardees have not only demonstrated technical excellence and thought leadership, but they have also delivered measurable impact across communities, industries, and global research ecosystems.

Out of 1,203 nominations received globally, each submission went through a structured four-stage review to ensure merit, objectivity, and excellence:
Initial Screening – Confirmation of eligibility and category relevance.
Peer Nomination and Review – Assessment by senior fellows and international scholars.
Technical Review Committees – Evaluation by panels of experts from academia, industry, and government.
Final Endorsement – Selection ratified by the NIPES Awards Committee and the Office of the President.
List of 2025 NIPES Global Award Recipients – First Cycle
Dr. Igbekele Ogunboye – Excellence in Ecotoxicology and Public Health
Mr. Harrison Agboro – Excellence in Energy and Sustainability
Mrs. Cynthia Onyekachi Victor-Oji – Outstanding Contribution to Research & Innovation
Mr. Ibukun Stephen Afolabi – Excellence in Materials Science, Additive Manufacturing, and Advanced Industrial Processes
Engr. Dileesh Chandra Bikkasani – Excellence in Information Technology and Smart Systems
Engr. Ediri Johnson Erigbese – Excellence in Energy & Sustainability
Miss Oluwayemisi A. Owoade – Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
Dr. Henry Ebere Ivuawuogu – Humanitarian Engineering & Science
Mr. Abdulahi Opejin – Excellence in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation
Mr. Prosper Ebimobowei Nekekpemi – Excellence in Energy & Sustainability
Mr. Ikenna Emmanuel Odezuligbo – Excellence in Medical Imaging, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics
Miss Imaobong Tom – Excellence in Modelling, Simulations, and Digital Twin Technologies
Miss Modinat Moshood – Innovator of the Year
Chinwe Chinonso Iwuanyanwu – Corporate Partner of the Year
Mr. Michael Chukwuka – Outstanding Contribution to Research and Innovation
Engr. Ibrahim Adewale Ogundeko – Excellence in Energy & Sustainability
Miss Chukwudi Tabitha Aghaunor – Excellence in Information Technology and Smart Systems
Mr. Chibuike Ekene Eweh – Excellence in Chemical Processes and Green Chemistry
Dr. Nnamdi Stephen Moeteke – Young Scientist of the Year
Dr. Daniel Ejike Ewim Foundation – Corporate Partner of the Year
Engr. Solomon Ochuko Ologe – Outstanding Contribution to Research and Innovation
Dr. Ekene Ebele Uchenna-Ogbodo – Excellence in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation
Mr. Mathew Olakunle Alaba – Outstanding Contribution to Research & Innovation
Miss Sandra Chioma Anioke – Excellence in Ecotoxicology and Public Health
Dr. Olawale Makanjuola – Outstanding Contribution to Research and Innovation
Dr. Oluwafemi Clement Adeusi – Excellence in Information Technology and Smart Systems
Mr. Taiwo Agbaje – Excellence in Modelling, Simulations, and Digital Twin Technologies
Adetomilola Victoria Fafure – Excellence in Materials Science, Additive Manufacturing, and Advanced Industrial Processes
Ayobami Oluwadamilola Ayeni – Excellence in Information Technology and Smart Systems
Mohammed Yusuf – Excellence in Materials Science, Additive Manufacturing, and Advanced Industrial Processes
Victor Oluwasegun Eniola – Excellence in Energy & Sustainability
Victor Ojo – Outstanding Contribution to Research & Innovation
Tolulope Sabainah Aremu – Outstanding Contribution to Research & Innovation
Dr. Adaiah Priscillia Soibi-Harry – Excellence in Ecotoxicology and Public Health
Kenechukwu Moneke – Excellence in Ecotoxicology and Public Health
Dr. Oladipo Oladiti – Excellence in Bioresources and Biotechnology
Dr. Abasiama-Arit Amanda Aniche – Humanitarian Engineering & Science Award
Temitope Israel David – Outstanding Contribution to Research & Innovation
Mr. Isreal Ayobami Onifade – Outstanding Contribution to Research & Innovation
Dr. Josephine T. Bolaji – Outstanding Contribution to Research & Innovation
Mr. Festus Segun Ajiboye – Outstanding Contribution to Research & Innovation
Dr. Adeleye Mathew Ajao – Outstanding Contribution to Research & Innovation
Dr. Bosede Adejugbe – Outstanding Contribution to Research & Innovation
Dr. Isaiah Oyewole – Excellence in Energy & Sustainability
Mr. Lukman Ademola Adepoju – Excellence in Ecotoxicology and Public Health