John Shiklam in Kaduna
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has been honoured with the ‘Governor of the Year’ award by Triangle Media International Magazine at a ceremony held in London, United Kingdom.
The award, according to a statement yesterday in Kaduna by Sulaiman Idris, spokesperson to the governor, was presented during the 10th annual lecture and awards of the magazine on Thursday at the Grand Hall of King’s College, London.
Idris said the event, themed ‘Harnessing the Roles of Nigerians in Diaspora for National Development’, attracted a wide range of participants committed to advancing national development.
“Yesterday (Thursday) in London, the United Kingdom, Governor Dauda Lawal received the 2026 Face of Africa Leadership Award for Outstanding Governor of the Year,” the statement stated.
“The 2026 edition coincided with the 10th anniversary of Triangle International Magazine, which has, over the years, celebrated notable Africans across diverse fields.”
The statement said, “the award was in recognition of the achievements of the Zamfara State Government under Lawal’s leadership, particularly in the area of service delivery since his inauguration on May 29, 2023.
“The board of Triangle International, among other reasons, said that despite inheriting an empty treasury, Governor Dauda Lawal has remained true to the Rescue agenda’s campaign promise to rescue and rebuild Zamfara.”
It added that the administration’s policies, especially in education, have been instrumental in addressing broader societal challenges.
“The award also reflects the state government’s innovative approach to indirectly curbing insecurity through educational advancement, demonstrated by the declaration of a state of emergency in the educational sector,” the statement said.
Idris further pointed to key interventions, including the “swift payment of outstanding N3.4 billion for WAEC and NECO, and the reconstruction and rehabilitation of schools across all 14 Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.”
He added that these initiatives, according to the organisers, are “strategic interventions toward long-term efforts to make Zamfara State better.”
Idris stressed that recognition marks another milestone for the Zamfara State Government as it continues to pursue reforms aimed at improving governance and service delivery.
According to the statement, the event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, Kola Adesina, among others.
