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Eight governors across northern and southern regions of the country have been recognised for their achievements in 2023.

The governors were recognised by Independent Newspapers Limited (INL) at its 13th annual awards ceremony which was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, on Saturday.

Tajudeen Abass, speaker of the house of representatives, Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Emmanuel Inwuanyanwu, president of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, were also recognised at the event.

The INL are publishers of Daily Independent, Saturday Independent, and Sunday Independent titles.

Speaking during the event, Steve Omanufeme, managing director of Daily Independent Newspaper, said the organisation recognised those who have performed excellently well in their areas of endeavour.

“The awardees were selected strictly based on their achievements while in office in 2023 without compromising the newspaper’s integrity as the most credible newspaper in Nigeria, with millions of followers to its credit,” he said.

LIST OF AWARDEES

Mai Mala Buni of Yobe — Man of the Year Award

Dapo Abiodun of Ogun — Tech Innovative Governor of the Year

Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau — Governor of the Year (Community Empowerment)

Agbu Kefas of Taraba — Governor of the Year (Education & Youth Empowerment)

Peter Mbah of Enugu — Governor of the Year (Urban Development)

Inuwa Yayaha of Gombe — Governor of the Year (Health)

Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti — Governor of the Year (Community Development)

Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom — Governor of the Year (Fiscal Discipline)

Tajudeen Abass — Legislator of the Year

Bode George and Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu — Lifetime Achievement Award