Lifetime Achievement Award is in recognition of his contributions and distinguished records of service.
Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, His Excellency, Otunba Senator Engr. Gbenga Daniel, has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at The Sun Awards 2026.
The distinguished award was presented at the 24th edition of the awards, held at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, November 13, 2026.
The ceremony, broadcast live on Channels Television and Arise News, celebrates 45 distinguished Nigerians across politics, governance, public service, business, security, entertainment, sports and philanthropy.
Otunba Senator Gbenga Daniel is one of five eminent Nigerians selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their contributions and distinguished records of service. The other recipients in the category are former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje; former Anambra State Governor, Senator Jim Nwobodo; Archbishop Margaret Benson-Idahosa; and Chief Mrs. Teju Phillips.
The 2026 edition is themed “Nation Builders”, and it celebrates individuals whose leadership, enterprise, innovation and service have contributed to Nigeria’s development.
For Otunba Senator Gbenga Daniel, the recognition adds another milestone to a public service journey that spans his tenure as Governor of Ogun State and his current representation of Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly.
The ceremony brought together prominent personalities from across the country to celebrate achievement, dedication and contribution to national development.
Congratulations to His Excellency, Otunba Senator Engr. Gbenga Daniel, on this well-deserved recognition.
