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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, legal luminary Afe Babalola, and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have been named winners of the Africa Leadership Award for Governance and Public Service Excellence, which will be presented in London.
The award, organised by Triangle International Magazine, recognises exceptional leadership, integrity and measurable impact in governance, public service and socio-economic development within the past year.
The Publisher, Editorial Board and Management of the magazine said the selection of several distinguished Nigerians for the 2026 edition followed a rigorous review and scrutiny of the track records of nominated individuals, from which a number of eminent Nigerians emerged winners across different categories.
Other public figures to be honoured include the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande; Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo; and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma.
The board said all nominees have been duly notified and attendance has been confirmed.
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The 2026 edition also coincides with the 10th anniversary of Triangle International Magazine, which has, over the years, celebrated notable Africans across diverse fields.
The celebration will also include an anniversary lecture and dinner.
Since its inception, notable Africans, including the late South African cleric and anti-apartheid icon, Desmond Tutu, former Nigerian minister Ali Isa Pantami and veteran diplomat Emeka Anyaoku, among others, have been recipients of the award.
The fourth edition of the awards will feature a special lecture themed “Harnessing the Role of Nigerians in the Diaspora for National Development – Collaboration, Investment, Knowledge Transfer, and Civic Engagement”.
The event will take place between 2 pm and 8 pm at King’s College London on Thursday, April 2.
