Face Of Africa 2026: Lawal Wins ‘Governor Of The Year’ Award In London

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been honoured with tge ‘2026 Face of Africa Leadership Award for ‘Outstanding Governor of the Year’, by Triangle Media International Magazine at an event held in London, United Kingdom, on Thursday.

The award was presented during the magazine’s 10th annual lecture and awards ceremony at the Grand Hall of King’s College, London.

In a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the awards recognise public and private sector leaders whose leadership has significantly impacted governance and service delivery.

According to the statement, 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 part, “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.

“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.

“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.

“The International magazine finds these initiatives to be strategic interventions toward long-term efforts to make Zamfara State better.”

The event was attended by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the group managing director of Sahara Group, Kola Adesina, among others.