Tonte Abban, CDS Christopher Musa, Emir Sanusi, Others Honoured At Nigerian Silent Heroes Award 2025

It was indeed a night to honour eminent Nigerians who have in their fields on endeavour made significant impact in selfless service to the country and touching lives of citizens for good. 

The Nigerian Silent Heroes Award in Abuja was a convergence of high profile personalities, including the founder UK-based Myrtle Healthcare Ltd, Tamuno Tonte Abban, Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and a host of others. 

The award on June 14, 2025, was organized by the Nigerian Silent Heroes Awards Initiative (NSHAI) and celebrated individuals who have made quiet but powerful impacts across various sectors.

Tonte Abban was honoured as Silent Hero in Health Care at the 7th edition of the Nigerian Silent Heroes Award while IGP Kayode Egbetokun represented by the Force Public Relationship Officer, FPRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi IGP received the Silent Hero in Policing award. 

Other notable awardees included Governor Monday Okpebholo (Infrastructure), Senator Bala Mohammed (Rural and Urban Development), Tony Elumelu (Global Leadership), His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu (Politics), and Seyi Tinubu,(Youth Employment).

In her address, the Project Coordinator of the 2025 at Nigerian Silent award ceremony, organized by the Nigerian Silent Heroes Awards Initiative (NSHAI) Mrs. Odita-Sunday congratulated awardees who have impacted society through selfless service.

In her remarks, Tonte Abban, who was represented by Mrs. Esther Nwankwo, wife of Abuja PR practitioner Alex Nwankwo, expressed gratitude to the organisers for finding her worthy of the honour. 

Tonte Abban said she was unable to personally attend the event to receive the award as a result of other engagements outside Nigeria. 

She pledged her readiness to continue making an impact and touching humanity through her healthcare services. 

She was also enlisted in the book of Silent Heroes as a result of her award. 

Not long ago, she was honoured along with the Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, First Lady of Enugu State, Her Excellency, Nkechinyere Iheoma Mbah, and several other dignitaries at the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA). 

 

She is one person who has found a career in supported living and home care in the UK. She is so passionate about Nigeria's health care development, positioning herself as a dynamic leader in this aspect of caregiving. 

With five solid years of experience leading and managing her organisation, Tonte Abban is result-driven and has a proven track record in establishing, growing, and managing successful care businesses. 

She is dedicated to delivering high-quality services for individuals with diverse needs, including the elderly, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions.