The Prestige Nigeria Education Awards is the most prestigious and highly regarded education award ceremony in Nigeria. The event is organized by Adebowale Olowu, the top education influencer in Nigeria and CEO of Prestige & Graca, a reputable education company that specializes in organizing high-profile education events and managing education projects for multinationals, brands, governments, and celebrities.
The awards ceremony is divided into academic and non-academic categories to reflect the broad reach of education across multiple sectors. The event seeks to recognize and celebrate excellence in the Nigerian education sector by identifying and rewarding outstanding educational institutions and individuals who have made significant contributions to its development.
Previous winners of the awards include Cowbell for Educational Brand of the Year, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? for Educational TV Program of the Year, and Lagos State for Educational State of the Year. Other past winners include Channels TV for Educational TV Station of the Year, Nigeria Info FM for Educational Radio Station of the Year, and Punch for Educational Newspaper of the Year.
The awards also recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the education sector in Nigeria. Previous winners of the awards include Omowunmi Afolabi for Educational Personality of the Year and Ayodele Daniel Dada for Best Student in the Federation with a remarkable 5.0 CGPA at the University of Lagos.
The event has become an important platform for promoting excellence and innovation in the education sector in Nigeria. It has encouraged healthy competition among educational institutions and individuals, thereby improving the quality of education in the country.
The awards ceremony is usually attended by prominent education stakeholders, government officials, and other dignitaries. It features high-profile keynote speakers and entertainment from top performers. The event provides a unique opportunity for networking and collaboration among education professionals, policymakers, and investors.
The event has become an important platform for promoting excellence and innovation in the education sector, with a significant impact on improving the quality of education in the country.