Zamfara governor receives outstanding leadership award
Dauda Lawal, Governor of Zamfara State, has been honoured with the 2025 New Telegraph Outstanding Governor of the Year Award. The award ceremony took place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, recognising his transformative initiatives in the state. According to his spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, the award highlights reforms in education, urban renewal, and basic amenities. Dauda Lawal expressed gratitude for the recognition and pledged to continue his efforts for the people of Zamfara.
What we know
- Dauda Lawal received the 2025 New Telegraph Outstanding Governor of the Year Award.
- The award was presented at the New Telegraph Awards and Dinner Night held at the Grand Ballroom of the Lagos Oriental Hotel.
- The recognition was for wide-ranging reforms and projects in education, urban renewal, and provision of basic amenities.
- The newspaper also cited his efforts to resolve a 13-year backlog of civil servant gratuities exceeding N16bn and payment of outstanding WAEC and NECO fees for over three years.
- Dauda Lawal said the award motivates him and his cabinet to intensify their work for Zamfara residents.
