DEAR 2026 Gala Celebrates Leadership, Excellence and Service in Night to Remember

Lagos played big to an unforgettable evening of inspiration, elegance, and solemnisation arsenic leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and communication enthusiasts gathered for the Division Excellence Awards and Recognition (DEAR) 2026 Gala, the flagship awards lawsuit of Division D, Toastmasters International, District 130.

Designed to honour outstanding achievements in leadership, communication, mentorship, and service, DEAR 2026 brought together members and distinguished guests for a celebration that reflected the precise essence of Toastmasters—personal growth, excellence, and community impact.

The evening opened on a vibrant note with a captivating performance by the University of Lagos Cultural Troupe, followed by the entertaining Crucible Challenge, a humorous show of wit and creativity that delighted guests. Goodwill messages from representatives of the Lagos State Government and the Office of the First Lady of Lagos State further underscored the value of enactment improvement and effectual connection successful nation-building.

The awards conception recognised exceptional individuals and clubs whose contributions stood retired during the Toastmasters year. Nameti Akpan of Uyo Premier Speakers Club received the Mentor of the Year award, while Fiyin Toyo was...