Public, private and creative sector leaders converge to celebrate excellence
The 2025 edition of the Jewel Spotlight Awards has been successfully held under the theme “Beyond the Spotlight: Legacy in the Making,” bringing together leaders from the public sector, private enterprises, development institutions, and the creative industry to celebrate excellence, resilience, and long-term impact. The event featured a high-level panel discussion titled “Building a Sustainable […]
The 2025 edition of the Jewel Spotlight Awards has been successfully held under the theme “Beyond the Spotlight: Legacy in the Making,” bringing together leaders from the public sector, private enterprises, development institutions, and the creative industry to celebrate excellence, resilience, and long-term impact.
The event featured a high-level panel discussion titled “Building a Sustainable Future: Pathways for Growth Beyond Technology,” which examined sustainable development strategies beyond digital innovation. Discussions focused on policy frameworks, investment opportunities, renewable energy, institutional efficiency, and human capital development as critical drivers of inclusive growth.
The panel comprised Aliyu Saidu Umar, Chief Executive Officer of Switch Box Limited, who spoke on renewable energy solutions and sustainability; Farouk Ibrahim Daudu, Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Investment Promotion Agency (GOSIPA), who highlighted investment facilitation and economic growth; and Rufa’i Lawan Baba Manu, Inventory Manager at the North East Development Commission (NEDC), who emphasized effective resource management and development interventions.
The session was moderated by Abbas Hussaini Sukola, Co-founder of Jewel Lifestyle Magazine, who steered the discussion toward practical and collaborative approaches to sustainable development.
In recognition of outstanding contributions across various sectors, the awards ceremony honoured individuals and organisations making notable impact in entrepreneurship, creativity, development, and community service.
Among the award recipients were Maidoki Isiaka Haruna of Sweetins Ice Cream as Male Entrepreneur of the Year, and Asma’u Zubairu Umar of Reen Events as Female Entrepreneur of the Year. Cele Photography emerged as Media Brand of the Year, while Cater Hub won Food and Catering Brand of the Year, and Abby Collectables was named Fashion Brand of the Year.
Other recognitions included Moments with Rukkies as Brand of the Year, Dreams Alive as Non-Profit Organisation of the Year, and Fardo as Beauty and Make-up Brand of the Year. MSME Awards were presented to Bento Cakes and More, RS Collections, T.T Fabrics, and Rich City Pop Corn. Paulina Otti received the Trail Blazer of the Year award, while Engr. Aliyu Mohammed was honoured with the Humanitarian Service Award. Farouk Ibrahim Daudu received the Award for Institutional Support, Usman Ya’u Darazo was recognised for Community Impact, and Rad. Ummi Musa Umar emerged as Health Advocate of the Year.
A major highlight of the ceremony was the official unveiling of the latest edition of Jewel Lifestyle Magazine, reinforcing its commitment to documenting impact, celebrating excellence, and amplifying voices driving positive change.
The 2025 Jewel Spotlight Awards once again affirmed its role as a platform that goes beyond recognition, celebrating legacies in the making while fostering meaningful dialogue for sustainable development across sectors.