By Yusuf Olukokun
Independent Newspaper Limited recognized eight Nigerian governors for their thorough achievements in governance, at the event which was held at Eko hotels and Suites in Lagos on Sunday.
Some other great personalities were also awarded—Hon. Tajudeen Abass, Speaker Federal House of Representatives, Chief Bode George, Chieftain People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Emmanuel Inwuanyanwu, President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
The 13th edition of this annual award was duly organized INL, Publishers of Daily Independent, Saturday Independent and Sunday Independent titles.
During the event, the managing director of Daily Independent, said the organization those who have excellently performed in the areas they laid their hands on.
“The awardees were selected strictly based on their achievements while in office in 2023 without compromising the newspaper’s integrity as the most credible newspaper in Nigeria, with millions of followers to its credit,” he said.
LIST OF THE AWARDEES
Mai Mala Buni of Yobe — Man of the Year Award
Dapo Abiodun of Ogun — Tech Innovative Governor of the Year
Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau — Governor of the Year (Community Empowerment)
Agbu Kefas of Taraba — Governor of the Year (Education & Youth Empowerment)
Peter Mbah of Enugu — Governor of the Year (Urban Development)
Inuwa Yayaha of Gombe — Governor of the Year (Health)
Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti — Governor of the Year (Community Development)
Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom — Governor of the Year (Fiscal Discipline)
Tajudeen Abass — Legislator of the Year
Bode George and Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu — Lifetime Achievement Award