The award was presented by Aremo Olusegun Osoba, former Ogun State Governor and APC stalwart, alongside Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, New Telegraph Publisher and former Abia State Governor. Both commended Governor Lawal’s investments in education, road infrastructure, agriculture, security, and human capacity development—sectors driving Zamfara’s infrastructural and economic transformation.
Accepting the award, Governor Lawal reflected on his campaign pledge to reverse years of infrastructural decay. He pointed to visible improvements across Zamfara, noting his administration’s efforts to modernize the civil service and leverage technology for better governance.
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to completing all ongoing projects to high standards and continuing the state’s development trajectory. He dedicated the award to Zamfara’s residents, thanking them for their trust and support, which he described as central to his administration’s success and vision for a prosperous future.