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From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal has been honoured with the Outstanding Governor of the Year award by Triangle Media International Magazine, in the United Kingdom (UK).
This is even as the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has announced plans to host the second edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards, setting the stage to honour the Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal amongst other prominent Nigerians.
For the London award, the International Magazine’s 10th annual lecture and award was held on Thursday at the Grand Hall of King’s College, London, United Kingdom.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that the awards honoured public and private sector leaders whose leadership impacts governance and service delivery
He added that the lecture, themed “Harnessing the roles of Nigerians in Diaspora for National Development,” brought together stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.
The statement read in parts, “Yesterday, in London, the United Kingdom, Governor Dauda Lawal received the 2026 Face of Africa Leadership Award for Outstanding Governor of the Year.
“The 2026 edition coincides with the 10th anniversary of Triangle International Magazine, which has, over the years, celebrated notable Africans across diverse fields.
“The award recognises the Zamfara state government, under Governor Lawal’s leadership, for achieving a remarkable milestone in service delivery since his inauguration on 29 May 2023.
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“The board of the 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.
“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.
Idris further noted that the state government’s 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, was listed among the strategic interventions of the administration toward the long-term efforts to make Zamfara State better.
The colourful event was attended by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and Sahara Group’s GMD, Kola Adesina, among others.
Meanwhile, a statement issued on Thursday, the awards ceremony by BON is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre, Kado, in Abuja, from 6pm to 9pm
Among those to be honoured for lifetime achievements are former NTA Director-General, Shyngle Wigwe; ex-Managing Director of NTA and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, Yemi Farounbi; Channels Television Chairman, John Momoh; former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Abubakar Jijiwa; Hajia Sa’a Ibrahim; and veteran broadcaster Bimbo Oloyede.
The organisation will also confer posthumous awards on notable industry figures, including the founder of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, in recognition of their enduring legacies.
In addition, BON said it would honour key public officials for their support to the media industry. Those listed include the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; Governor Bassey Edet Otu; Governor Dauda Lawal; and Governor Uba Sani.
BON said the awards, endorsed at its 24th General Assembly held in Kano earlier this year, are designed to celebrate outstanding contributions to radio and television broadcasting while encouraging high standards in media practice.
