Ebonyi State Governor, Hon. Francis Nwifuru, has been named Governor of the Year for Human Capital Development at the prestigious Independent Newspaper Awards. The recognition highlights his administration’s commitment to empowering citizens through education, job creation, and capacity-building initiatives.
The annual awards celebrate excellence in governance, business, hospitality, and public service, with 16 other distinguished individuals and organizations also receiving honors.
Other Notable Awardees
- Governor of the Year for Economic Transformation – Senator Bassey Otu (Cross River State)
- Governor of the Year for Agriculture – Alhaji Usman Ododo (Kogi State)
- Governor of the Year for Hospitality, Enterprise & Creative Economy – Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq (Kwara State)
- Governor of the Year for Urban Renewal – Prof. Charles Soludo (Anambra State)
- Man of the Year – Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo State)
- Chairman of the Day – Chief Bode George
Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Chief Bisi Akande (Founding Chairman, APC)
- Otunba Mike Adenuga Jnr.
Business and Public Service Honorees
- Bank of the Year – Access Bank
- Banker of the Year – Mr. Oliver Alawuba (GMD, UBA)
- Minister of the Year – Barr. Festus Keyamo
- Legislator of the Year – Sen. Adams Oshiomhole
- Hospitality Company of the Year – Transcorp Hotels Plc
- Social Media Influencer of the Year – Kiekie
- Public Sector Agency of the Year – NDIC
- Public Servant of the Year – Mr. Bashir Adeniyi (Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service)
The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Expo Convention Center, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, with dignitaries from various sectors in attendance.
Governor Nwifuru’s recognition reaffirms Ebonyi State’s growing impact on national development, particularly in human capital investment, a key driver of socio-economic progress.
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