Governors Hope Uzodinma (Imo), Abba Kabir Yusuf (Kano), Umar Namadi (Jigawa) have been honoured with the Vanguard 2024 Governor of the Year Award.
The awards were presented at the 2024 Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards, currently taking place today (Friday) at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The Vanguard Personality of the Year Award is an annual event aimed at honouring Nigerians who have made significant contributions to national development and social progress.
This year’s Man of The Year Award went to Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, Chairman of Pacific Holdings Limited, for his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s power sector. Through Pacific Energy Limited, he has delivered around 15% of the nation’s electricity supply and is nearing completion of a $2 billion thermal power plant—set to be Nigeria’s largest.
Among the governors recognised for their leadership were Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Abba Yusuf (Kano), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Charles Soludo (Anambra), and Hope Uzodinma (Imo).
Other awardees included Kaine Edike as Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Sir Emeka Offor as Businessman of the Year, Oba Adedokun Abolarin as Education Icon, Lady Mary Dinah for Humanitarian Service, Manish Mandhana as Private Sector Icon, Wale Adeniyi as Public Sector Icon, and William of Tetraco Energy as Energy Icon.
ABBA YUSUF: Reviving Kano’s economy
When he took over the reins of leadership in Kano State on May 29, 2023, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had his vision for the state. Interestingly, after being sworn in, he boldly set out to, among other things, provide good governance and restore Kano’s historical role as an economic powerhouse in the north.
Known to have a quiet disposition, the governor reeled out his policies upon taking up the mantle of leadership and has quietly pursued those policies which are dear to his heart. One of his major policies included pushing Kano towards reindustrialisation.
Umar Namadi: Showing strength in agriculture
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has carved a niche for himself as a transformative leader in Nigerian agriculture.
His bold initiatives and unwavering commitment to modernising the agricultural sector have earned him recognition as a beacon of hope in addressing the country’s growing food insecurity challenges.
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