Zamfara, Ebonyi, Kaduna, Niger govs honoured with democracy heroes award

Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, and his Ebonyi and Kaduna counterparts, Francis Nwifuru and Uba Sani, respectively, have been honoured at the just concluded Democracy Heroes Award Africa, which was held in Abuja.

Also recognised at the award ceremony are the Governor of Niger State, Umar Mohammed Bago; former Senate President, Sen. Abubakar Bukola Saraki; a member representing the Ikeja federal constituency of Lagos State in the House, Rt. Hon. James Faleke; a member representing the Bichi federal constituency, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi; Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos; the national chairman of the Accord Party, Prof. Chris Imumolen; the Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Commission, Tosin Adeoju; and a host of others.

The award, which is part of events to mark the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary, also recognised entrepreneurs, businesses, and entertainers whose contributions have helped in entrenching stability through job creation, youth empowerment, and poverty alleviation measures.

The Democracy Hero’s Award is hosted by Face of Democracy Nigeria (FDN).

Speaking shortly after receiving his award, representatives of Gov. Dauda Lawal said it is worth celebrating that democracy is getting gradually institutionalised.

He expressed hope that years to come will usher in multiple indices of growth both for democracy and good governance.

The Project Director of FDN, Olufunsho Ajagbonna, while expressing satisfaction with the success of the award programme, said such recognition is meant to encourage those who are making significant contributions towards good governance and nation-building.

He congratulated the award winners and encouraged them to continue placing their names on national history by their meaningful contributions towards national development.

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