- Eko Hot Blog Leads Media Category as EDCAA Unveils Full List of 2025 Nominees
- Eko Hot Blog previously won the same category in an earlier edition
- The committee added that online voting will commence on November 1, 2025
Eko Hot Blog, one of Epe Division’s most respected digital media platforms, has once again been shortlisted for the Media Company of the Year category at the upcoming Epe Division Community Annual Awards (EDCAA) 2025.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the recognition highlights the platform’s continued excellence in grassroots journalism, community reporting, and civic engagement. Eko Hot Blog previously won the same category in an earlier edition, reinforcing its leadership in credible local news coverage.
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The platform’s publisher, Otunba TJ Abass, a notable media entrepreneur and community advocate, has also been a past recipient of the Philanthropist of the Year award honoring his outstanding contributions to education, youth empowerment, and social development across Epe Division.
The Organising Committee of the EDCAA announced the shortlisted nominees for the 6th edition after a rigorous screening and background check process. The annual event celebrates individuals and organizations whose impact has strengthened unity, growth, and excellence within Epe Division.

Below is the full list of categories and nominees for the 2025 edition:
1. Epe Division Man of the Year
Otunba Segun Raheem
Otunba Felix Awolaja
Hon. Fatai Mojeed
Hon. Bayo Balogun
2. Epe Division Ambassador of the Year (Male)
Mr. Sikiru Musa
Engr. T.S Ganiyu
High Chief Tajudeen Oriyomi Ayeola
Alhaji Giwa Olayiwola
3. Epe Division Ambassador of the Year (Female)
Mrs. Ramat Bola Kasali
Hon. Dolapo Odufisan
Hon. Mojisola Christiana Yusuf
Mrs. Hajarat Oluwatoyin Kunle-Lawal
4. Most Influential Woman Leader of the Year
Prof. Basirat Olushola Oladipupo-Folarin
Mrs. Iyalabake Omole
Queen Aminat Abiodun Ogunyinka
Mrs. Olayemi Aishat Ejide
Alhaja Mobi Raji
5. Youth Influencer of the Year (Male)
Com. Ibrahim Ogunbanwo
Com. Muh’Jamiu Olayinka Olukoya
Com. Ibrahim Moibi
Com. Babatunde Wahab Ismail
Com. Olalekan Peter Ojelade
Com. Opeyemi Mogidu
Com. Tajudeen Obafemi
Omoba Ogunrin Adesegun
6. Youth Influencer of the Year (Female)
Mrs. Nasiratulazeez Abdulquadri Ameen
Com. Aishatu Raji
Com. Elizabeth Alonge
Com. Arinola T. Adebambo
7. Philanthropist of the Year
Hon. Isiaka A. Bakare Eruobodo (BIA)
Dr. Muritala Abiodun
Barr. Olalekan Onafeko
Barr. Lukman Akinsanya
8. Education Support Personality of the Year
Engr. Bamidele Kasali
Dr. Ayo Olumoko
Dr. Moyo Kassim
Hon. Sofwan Temitope Ogungbo
Dr. Bukola Fausat Lawal
Mr. Ajayi Sulaiman
9. Leadership in Community Service
Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye
Hon. Oladele Ajayi
Hon. Mabadeje Oriyomi
Hon. Lateef Kayode Razak
10. Emerging Youth Leader of the Year
Prince Sakiru Olabanjo
Com. Oluwatoyin Elijah Abayomi
Com. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Adekunle
Com. Ibrahim Adesanya
Com. Idris A. Adekola
11. Most Performing Public Senior Secondary School Teacher of the Year
Mr. Bolaji Idowu Sonoiki
Mr. Bolaji Oretan
Mrs. Lawal Aishat
Mr. Lateef Kujenya
12. Most Performing Public Junior Secondary School Teacher of the Year
Mr. Dada Olayinka Quadri
Mrs. Monsurat A. Mayaleeke
Mr. Temitope Gbogi
Mr. Ademola Adewale Idris
Miss Popoola Tosin Rebecca
13. Most Performing Public Primary School Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Afolasade Abosede Rasaki
Mrs. Serah Ishmael
Miss Iyiola Shukurat Abimbola
Mr. Umar Olufemi Wasiu
Miss Ayegi Alaba Khadijah
14. Entertainer of the Year
10 Dollar Otedola
Kola Bello (Kollybright)
Mr. A. A. Adedeji
Bello Uthman (Tekunbi)
Mrs. Muhammad Mariam Adeola (Alaga Wura)
15. Media Company of the Year
Eko Hot Blog
Epe Lawa / Radio Lagos
Epe News
LagosTrend
GUTS FM 104.5
Kakalistiq Media
In a statement, the Organising Committee appreciated all nominees and participants, noting that while every submission was acknowledged past winners were not repeated this year to promote inclusivity and spotlight new achievers.
The committee added that online voting will commence on November 1, 2025, via official channels.
The EDCAA Awards remain the premier recognition platform celebrating outstanding achievements, selfless service, and community development across Epe Division.
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