CAMA 2026: LAGOS SET TO CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE, LEADERSHIP AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
…Sanwo-Olu, Nwoko, Obasa, Anene Nwachukwu, Ogunsan, Olukoya, Other Dignitaries to Grace 16th Classic Africa Merit Award
All roads lead to Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, as distinguished personalities, government functionaries, business leaders, royal fathers, captains of industry, entertainers and other stakeholders converge for the 16th edition of the Classic Africa Merit Award (CAMA 2026).
Organised by Classic International Magazine, the prestigious annual award ceremony is designed to recognise, celebrate and honour outstanding individuals and institutions whose contributions to leadership, governance, entrepreneurship, public service, humanitarian development, entertainment and nation-building continue to make significant impacts on society.
The 2026 edition, themed “From Hardship to Hope: Reimagining Nigeria Through Innovation, Excellence and Responsible Leadership,” promises to be an exceptional gathering of distinguished achievers and influential stakeholders committed to national development.
The event will have His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State, as Chief Host, while Dr. Anene Nwachukwu, the General Overseer of Rhema Deliverance Mission, will serve as Chairman.
The Senator representing Delta North, Sen. Ned Nwoke and Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, will serve as Special Guests of Honor while Chief Mrs. Maria Olateju Philips, Chairman of LASACO Assurance will serve as Keynote Speaker.
Other distinguished Special Guests of Honour include Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji, Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly; Hon. Fola Salami, Member, Ogun State House of Assembly, representing Ifo Constituency 01; and Hon. Kehinde Almoroof-Oloyede, Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Mr. A. K. Mirchandani, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Sona Industries Limited and Hon. Kayode Salako, APC Chieftain and former State Chairman of Labour Party.
The ceremony will also feature Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, as Guest Speaker, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the Founder/General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministry as Spiritual Father of the day while HRH Eze (Dr.) Chika Nwokedi, Eze Okpoko I of Obodoukwu and Eze Ndigbo of Ijegun and Ijedodo Kingdom, Lagos State, will serve as Royal Father of the Day.
A major highlight of the ceremony will be the unveiling of the new look Classic International Magazine by Mr. Hillary Oluchukwu Nwosu, Managing Director/CEO of Laddacross International Logistics Limited, and Ambassador Mercy Alexander, Founder/CEO of Alexander Mercy Foundation.
The unveiling marks another significant milestone in the magazine’s commitment to promoting excellence, celebrating achievers and advancing responsible journalism.
Speaking ahead of the ceremony, the Publisher of Classic International Magazine and Convener of CAMA, Mr. Dave Agwazim, described the 16th edition as a renewed commitment to celebrating individuals and organisations whose accomplishments inspire hope, encourage innovation and contribute meaningfully to society.
According to him, CAMA has continued to establish itself as a credible platform for recognising excellence and promoting positive role models across different sectors of the Nigerian economy.
He noted that the 2026 theme reflects the urgent need for visionary leadership, creativity, institutional accountability and collective responsibility in building a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria.
He further appreciated his major supporters, Laddacross International Logistics Limited, Hillary Nwosu Care Foundation, Alexander Mercy Foundation, Zenith Bank Nigeria PLC and Princess Community Care Foundation by Princess Emly Jude.
The ceremony will feature the presentation of awards to deserving personalities and organisations, alongside networking opportunities, special recognitions, entertainment and other memorable activities.
With an impressive assembly of government leaders, royal fathers, business executives, professionals and distinguished Nigerians expected, CAMA 2026 promises to be a remarkable celebration of achievement, integrity, service and excellence.
DATE: Sunday, November 15, 2026
TIME: 3:00 p.m.
VENUE: Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State.
THEME: From Hardship to Hope: Reimagining Nigeria Through Innovation, Excellence and Responsible Leadership.
CAMA 2026: Celebrating Excellence. Honouring Impact. Inspiring Generations.
