INTRODUCTION TO THE GNA PACESETTER AWARD NOMINATION 2025
The Great Nigerian Assembly (GNA) Pacesetter Committee—one of the distinguished special units within the GNA—is pleased to announce the commencement of the Nomination and Selection Process for the GNA Person of the Year 2025. This highly prestigious honor recognizes an outstanding individual—male or female—whose leadership, initiatives, and contributions have significantly advanced the wellbeing of Nigerians at home and across the diaspora.
Twenty-seven (27) exceptional individuals have been shortlisted as potential winners based on verifiable national impact, transformational leadership, and consistent service to society. However, in the spirit of inclusiveness and fairness, participants are also given the opportunity to nominate any other individual they believe deserves to be recognized as the GNA Person of the Year 2025, ensuring that no impactful contributor is left out.
ABOUT THE AWARD
This annual award celebrates individuals whose programs, reforms, investments, innovations, humanitarian efforts, or public service have produced measurable, community-centered outcomes that strengthen institutions, improve lives, and advance the progress of our nation.
AWARD CATEGORIES
In addition to the Person of the Year Award, nominations are open in the following distinguished categories:
OUR MISSION
While we do not expect perfection or angelic leadership, these awards are designed to recognize leaders who demonstrate genuine accountability, visible achievements, and a credible commitment to improving the lives of the people through measurable, community-focused projects and initiatives.
At its core, the GNA Pacesetter Awards seek to identify, honor, and amplify exceptional individuals and organizations who are setting new standards in leadership, public service, civic responsibility, and societal transformation.
The Great Nigerian Assembly (GNA) is a non-political, non-governmental, and non-religious global coalition of professional Nigerians committed to leveraging knowledge, skill, technology, and strategic collaboration to promote good governance, accountability, the rule of law, and grassroots civic participation. Through constructive and positive engagement, GNA empowers citizens to ask questions, participate in dialogue, demand justice, and contribute to national transformation.
NATIONAL SURVEY & RAFFLE PARTICIPATION
As part of the 2025 Pacesetter Program, every participant in the GNA National Survey will automatically qualify to enter the GNA National Raffle Draw, where exceptional cash prizes will be awarded:
This initiative encourages broad national participation, strengthens data-driven advocacy, and rewards the patriotic engagement of Nigerians who contribute to shaping the country's development agenda.
AWARD & RAFFLE ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT
Winners of the GNA Pacesetter Awards 2025 and the National Raffle Draw will be formally announced at a special national event scheduled for December this year. This landmark ceremony will convene leaders, innovators, professionals, and citizens from across the world to celebrate excellence, national impact, and the enduring spirit of nation-building.