Dauda Lawal Honoured in Ghana for Leadership, Development Efforts in Zamfara
By Aisha Dinawa
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has received the Zik International Peace and Leadership Award in Ghana in recognition of his administration’s achievements in public sector leadership, economic reforms and development.
The award was presented to Governor Lawal at the 7th Zik International Peace and Leadership Award ceremony held on Friday at the British Council in Accra, Ghana.
The event featured a lecture themed, “Leadership, Peace, and Regional Integration: Advancing Africa’s Development in a Changing Global Order.”
The board and governing council of the Zik Pan-African Award said Governor Lawal was recognised for what it described as significant progress in public sector leadership and economic reforms in Zamfara State.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zik Pan-African Award, His Royal Highness Professor Echefuna R.G. Onyeabadi, said the award was designed to recognise individuals making meaningful contributions to the service of their people.
Receiving the award, Governor Lawal dedicated the honour to the people of Zamfara State, saying it would further motivate his administration to intensify efforts to transform the state.
“This award is dedicated to all the people of Zamfara State. My administration has been working tirelessly to ensure the state can compete with any other in Nigeria. That was our promise, and we have surpassed expectations in just three years,” he said.
Governor Lawal highlighted his administration’s urban renewal initiatives and the construction of a modern airport in the state, noting that such infrastructure had been absent for decades.
“We have made great strides in security, civil service reform, education, health, and other sectors,” the Governor said.
He expressed appreciation to the organisers of the annual lecture and award, describing the recognition as a motivation to do more for the people of Zamfara.
“It means a lot to me and will motivate me to do even more for my people. Zamfara is on the rise,” Lawal said.
Also honoured at the ceremony was Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi A. Sule, who received recognition for his contributions to public service and sustainable development.
