As part of activities marking its 65th anniversary, the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce at the weekend honoured some prominent Nigerians and Americans at the Continental Hotel in Lagos State.
Reports describe the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce as a trade organization that operates on a membership basis and is Nigeria’s first bilateral chamber of commerce.
“The award presented to Governor Dauda Lawal is in recognition of his outstanding leadership skills, academic credentials and strong commitment to tackling insecurity,” a statement by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said.
The statement noted that Governor Lawal was honoured alongside the governors of Akwa Ibom, Kaduna and Lagos states.
According to the statement, “Yesterday (Saturday) in Lagos, the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) held its 65th anniversary with the inauguration of Alhaji Sheriff Balogun as the 20th President of the Chamber.
“The event with the theme, ‘The Power of Cooperation: 65 Years of Optimizing Nigerian-American Economic Relations,’ was attended by high-level American and Nigerian officials and the business community.
“The Chamber acknowledged Governor Lawal’s support for commerce in Zamfara State, particularly in agriculture.
“The Chamber also commended Governor Dauda Lawal for making the lives of the Zamfara people better by prioritizing healthcare delivery, education, agriculture and empowerment initiatives.”
While accepting the award, Governor Dauda Lawal reiterated his commitment to enhancing the lives of the people of Zamfara State through improved service delivery.
According to the Governor, “I want to thank the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce leadership for finding me worthy of this recognition. It will encourage me to do more. This is for all the people of Zamfara State.”