Ace TVC News senior reporter, Ayodeji Moradeyo, has bagged the Media Man of the Year 2025 award, conferred on him by Hero’s Magazine.
The 18th edition of the annual awards ceremony, staged at the International Culture and Events Centre, Akure, brought together top dignitaries from different parts of the country. Moradeyo was among nine eminent Nigerians honoured for their contributions to society.
The programme was chaired by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Olu of Ilu Abo, Oba Olu Falae, who emphasised the importance of recognising excellence while cautioning against the tendency to downplay genuine achievements.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Fasoranti, congratulated the awardees, assuring that his administration would continue to prioritise human capital development and the protection of lives and property.
Moradeyo, who began his journalism career in 2003 as a correspondent with Galaxy Television, had stints with several national newspapers, including National Mirror, Next 235, Niger Delta Standard, and National Life. He joined TVC Communications 14 years ago and has since carved a niche for himself in broadcast journalism.
Also honoured at the event was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Energy Limited, Mr. Femi Meshe, who clinched the Ondo State Man of the Year 2025 award.
Other recipients included Mr. Akinola Folajimi (Personality of the Year in Human Capacity Development), Mr. Olasetemi Bode Thompson (Outstanding Personality of the Year in Human Resources Development), Engr. Adigun (Pillar of Education Man of the Year), Prince Adedeji Adesida (Community Development Influencer of the Year 2023), Mr. Ajayi Oluwafemi Michael (Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year), Mr. Simon Adegun (Personality in Education of the Year 2025) and Mr. Adebiyi Alex Adedipe (Outstanding Business Personality of the Year 2025).
According to the organisers, the honorees emerged through a rigorous screening and voting process aimed at rewarding excellence, leadership and service to humanity.
The ceremony was attended by prominent traditional rulers and dignitaries, including the Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye; the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi; Ondo State Attorney General, Kayode Ajulo; Managing Director of Benin Owena River Basin Authority, Dr. Femi Adekanmbi; and the Founder and President of Dorian Home for Charity and Social Development, Dr. Tolulola Bayode.
