The round-robin finale for 2025 produced two finalists: Alhaji Aliko Dangote and a galaxy of talented Nigerian youths. Our army of enterprising youths, again and incontrovertibly, shone the brightest on the global stage in 2025. Their counterparts in various sports, especially the Super Falcons, Tigress, and key figures in the Super Eagles, all merit their medals in 2025. Nevertheless, and as the Editorial Board’s ballot of simple majority vote narrowly swung in affirmation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote had the most significant impact on Nigerians in 2025. For making that socioeconomic history in Nigeria and beyond, Alhaji Aliko Dangote is The Guardian Person of the Year 2025.

Source: The Guardian December 30, 2025 15:12 UTC