The award was part of activities marking the centenary of the newspaper, which began publication in 1926 and has chronicled Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural development over the past century.
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, won the Daily Times’ Outstanding Governor Award from the North–West at its centenary anniversary held in Abuja.
Governor Lawal was honoured based on his “leadership, public service and contribution to national development.”
The award was part of activities marking the centenary of the newspaper, which began publication in 1926 and has chronicled Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural development over the past century.
Chairman of the DTN@100 Heroes Awards Council, Bolaji Okusaga, said Governor Lawal was selected because he received the highest nominations in the North-West.
“Following an extensive nomination and public voting process, you received the highest number of votes in this award category.
“The Times Heroes Award Council and other key stakeholders subsequently confirmed your selection in recognition of your leadership, public service and contribution to national development,” Mr Okusaga said.
Governor Lawal thanked the Board, Management, and Organising Committee of the Daily Times Nigeria @100 Celebration, the Times Heroes Award Council, and all Nigerians who supported this nomination.
The governor said the honour reflects his dedication to promoting good governance and efficient public service in Zamfara State.
Other distinguished Nigerians honoured include the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume; former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina.
The newspaper said recipients of the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards will be featured among the most outstanding personalities and institutions in the 700-page Nigerian Grand Book.
The publication will serve as a national commemorative volume and a lasting record of the people, institutions and achievements that have shaped Nigeria’s development.
The foreword to the Nigerian Grand Book has been written by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.