PEARL Awards Set For 2026 Edition, Welcomes Three New Board Members

The PEARL Awards, Nigeria’s foremost platform for rewarding corporate performance in the capital market, will hold on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, under the theme: “Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring the Future.”

The prestigious annual awards, which recognize outstanding performance and excellence in Nigeria’s capital market, enter a new chapter following the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the PEARL Awards last year.

President/CEO of PEARL Awards Nigeria, Mr. Tayo Orekoya, said in a release by the PEARL Awards Project Manager, Mr. Olisemeka Obi, that the 2026 edition would build on the legacy of the past three decades while focusing attention on the future of Nigeria’s capital market.

“The PEARL Awards has, for three decades, provided a credible platform for recognizing excellence, promoting best practices and celebrating institutions and individuals who contribute significantly to the growth of Nigeria’s capital market. This year, we are not only celebrating excellence; we are challenging the market to inspire the future.”

As part of efforts to further strengthen its governance and professional depth, three distinguished professionals have been inaugurated into the PEARL Awards Board. They are Mrs. Bunmi Lawson, Managing Director/CEO, Edfin Microfinance Bank; Mr. Ibrahim Boyi, former Executive Commissioner, Corporate Services, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); and Mr. Johnson Chukwu, Managing Director, Cowry Asset Management Limited.

Orekoya said the appointment of the new Board members reflects the organization’s commitment to bringing wider expertise and experience to the leadership of the Awards. He added: “We are delighted to welcome these accomplished professionals to the PEARL Awards Board. Their experience and knowledge will add significant value as we continue to strengthen the Awards and position them for an even greater impact on the capital market.”

The annual PEARL Awards is recognized as one of Nigeria’s most credible awards, distinguished by its objectivity and rigorous, evidence-based process as winners are determined strictly on empirical facts, figures, and measurable performance derived from companies’ activities on the capital market.

The 2026 PEARL Awards Nite will bring together leading players and stakeholders across Nigeria’s financial and capital market ecosystem to celebrate institutions, companies and individuals whose performance and contributions have advanced the markets.