Niger State Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago, received the Democracy Newsline Newspaper Award for Governor of the Year 2024.
The award ceremony took place on October 9th, 2024, at the Banquet Hall of the Merit House Maitama, Abuja, to celebrate the fourteen (14) year Anniversary of the media outfit and the sixty-four (64) years Anniversary of Nigeria’s Political Independence.
Chief Olugbemi Femi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Michabifem Ventures Limited, the publisher of Democracy Newsline/blog, highlighted Governor Mohammed Bago’s significant achievements in agriculture and infrastructure development, leading to his recognition as the Executive Governor of the Year, 2024.
During the event, Dr. Tunde Arosoyin, the National Coordinator of Zero Hunger Nigeria, emphasized the crucial role of social media in the development of the agriculture sector. He stressed the need for Nigerians to embrace mechanized farming to address food supply challenges in Africa.
Additionally, a retired BBC journalist, Comrade Bala Ibrahim, delivered a paper titled “Nigeria and the personal perspective in politics,” urging leaders to uphold public trust and confidence by avoiding any appearance of impropriety or wrongdoing.
The award was received on behalf of Governor Bago by the Director of Documentation, Governor’s Office, Hon. Ogunkuade Tosin Jasper, who expressed the governor’s commitment to continue working towards the overall benefit of the people of Niger State.
Other notable individuals who received special recognition awards at the event include HE, Mrs. Agyin Agbu Kefas, First Lady of Taraba State, Honourable Minister for Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, Senator Sunday Karimi, Senate Committee Chairman on Senate Services, and others.
