Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, receives the LEADERSHIP Newspaper Governor of the Year Award and reiterates his administration’s commitment to sustainable development, security reform, and institutional transformation in Zamfara State.
The award presentation takes place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja during the newspaper’s annual conference and awards ceremony, an event that recognizes outstanding public service, leadership, and governance across Nigeria.
Governor Dauda Lawal says his administration remains focused on delivering measurable progress and restoring public confidence in governance across Zamfara State.
Speaking after receiving the LEADERSHIP Governor of the Year Award, the governor emphasizes that the recognition reflects collective efforts to reposition Zamfara through reforms in security, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and education.
According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the annual LEADERSHIP awards identify and honour distinguished individuals whose contributions significantly impact national development and public service.
The event gathers policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, and development experts to discuss governance and national progress. This year’s conference theme focuses on “Political Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Increasingly Unstable Global System: A Roadmap for Nigeria.”
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr. Amina Mohammed, delivers the keynote address, highlighting the importance of institutional resilience, accountable leadership, and sustainable economic policies in strengthening African nations amid global uncertainty.
In its citation, LEADERSHIP Newspaper highlights Governor Lawal’s performance across multiple sectors, describing his leadership style as reform-driven and results-oriented. The award recognizes what organizers describe as bold policy decisions, renewed fiscal discipline, and efforts to stabilize Zamfara’s security landscape.
The governor states that his administration prioritizes rebuilding trust between government and citizens. He notes that restoring peace and strengthening security remain central pillars of his governance strategy, particularly in a state that has faced prolonged security challenges.
Governor Lawal explains that his government continues to enhance Zamfara’s security architecture through collaboration with federal security agencies and community-based initiatives designed to promote stability and reduce criminal activity.
Beyond security, the administration places strong emphasis on agricultural transformation and rural development. Zamfara, known for its agrarian economy, is implementing policies aimed at increasing productivity, supporting farmers, and expanding access to markets.
The governor also outlines ongoing investments in infrastructure development, including road rehabilitation, public facilities, and rural connectivity projects intended to stimulate economic growth and improve service delivery.
Healthcare reform remains another focal point. Zamfara recently emerges as the best-performing state in the Northwest region in the Primary Health Care Challenge, a development that underscores improvements in service delivery, access to essential care, and health system management.
Governor Lawal states that strengthening primary healthcare aligns with his administration’s broader human capital development agenda. He affirms that improved healthcare access directly contributes to economic productivity and social stability.
Education reform also features prominently in the administration’s development blueprint. The governor reiterates plans to expand educational access, upgrade school infrastructure, and enhance teacher capacity across the state.
According to the statement, this latest recognition follows another recent award, as Governor Lawal is named Governor of the Year by The Sun Newspaper. Observers note that multiple national recognitions within a short period highlight growing attention to governance reforms in Zamfara State.
Governor Lawal describes the award not as a personal achievement but as validation of collective effort. He says the recognition strengthens his administration’s resolve to deepen reforms, improve transparency, and accelerate socio-economic development.
Analysts say such awards often serve as benchmarks for performance assessment and public accountability. They also note that sustained impact will depend on long-term policy consistency, fiscal responsibility, and measurable outcomes.
As Nigeria navigates economic reforms and security restructuring, subnational leadership continues to play a critical role in national stability and development. Governors remain key drivers of grassroots transformation, especially in areas such as healthcare delivery, agricultural modernization, and infrastructure expansion.
Governor Lawal reiterates that Zamfara’s development strategy centers on peace-building, economic diversification, and inclusive growth. He maintains that strengthening institutions and investing in people will produce lasting results.
The LEADERSHIP Governor of the Year Award places Zamfara State in the national spotlight and underscores ongoing reforms under Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration.
With renewed commitments to security, agriculture, healthcare, education, and infrastructure development, the Zamfara State Government signals its intention to sustain progress and consolidate gains.
