Forbes Magazine has honoured Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum with Best of Africa Leadership Excellence Award 2024.
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According to the media organisation, Forbes Magazine’s ‘Best of Africa Leadership Excellence Award’ is awarded to leaders who exemplify integrity, innovation and impact.’
The award was presented by Mr Steve Forbes, chairman of Integrated Whale Media Investments, owner of Forbes Magazine, at Forbes House in New York, United States of America on Friday.
Zulum, who could not personally attend the event due to the devastating flood that struck Maiduguri, was represented by his chief adviser and coordinator for Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Response, Dr Mairo Mandara.
Governor Zulum expressed gratitude to the award organisers, saying, “I am deeply honoured to accept this award. We are proud of our achievements, and we are confident that we can leverage these successes to achieve an even greater impact.”
Zulum, among other recipients, was conferred with Nigeria’s national honour as Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022.
