Godman Akinlabi Receives Transform Leadership Award

Godman Akinlabi, the global lead pastor of Elev Church, was honored with the 2025 Transform Leadership Award at the Nigerian Legal Awards, a prestigious platform that recognizes excellence across the legal, corporate, and public service sectors. The award is conferred upon individuals whose leadership reflects moral clarity, discipline, and a commitment to the common good.

Akinlabi was selected through a highly competitive process involving nominations and assessments by an editorial board from Esq Legal Practice Magazine, alongside a distinguished panel of industry experts. The award presentation took place in Lagos, with Temitayo Samuel, the project director of the Nigerian Legal Awards and co-founder of Esq Legal Practice Magazine, stating that the recognition embodies the essence of transformative leadership.

Akinlabi's work focuses on human capital development and community transformation through various outreach programs, including free medical missions and food distribution drives, impacting thousands of lives. The Nigerian Legal Awards are regarded as the gold standard in recognizing contributions within Nigeria's legal and governance ecosystem.