Independent Awards: Seyi Makinde, Uzodinma, Aiyedatiwa, Ododo’ — seven governors honoured
The Independent Newspaper Limited (INL) has recognised seven governors, including Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, Hope Uzodimma of Imo, and Usman Odo of Kogi, for outstanding performance in their respective states in 2024.
Other governors recognised were Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, and Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo.
The newspaper recognised the governors on Saturday at its 14th annual awards ceremony held at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos.
The INL are the publishers of the Daily Independent, Saturday Independent, and Sunday Independent titles.
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development; and Heineken Lokpobiri, minister of state for petroleum (oil), were also recognised at the event.
Speaking during the event, Steve Omanufeme, managing director of Daily Independent Newspaper, said the awards recognise those who have made an impact in their areas of endeavours.
FULL LIST OF AWARDEES
Seyi Makinde of Oyo state— Man of the Year Award
Oluremi Tinubu, the first lady —Woman of the Year
Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa — Governor of the Year award (Solid Minerals Development)
Usman Ododo of Kogi — Governor of the Year (Agriculture)
Abdulrahman Abdurazaq of Kwara — Governor of the Year (Hospitality, Enterprise and Creative Economy)
Hope Uzodinma of Imo state — (Digital Economy)
Bassey Otu of Cross River state — (Economic Transformation)
Charles Soludo of Anambra (Urban Renewal)
Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo — (Political Stability)
Peter Odili — Lifetime Achievement Award
Adebisi Akande — Lifetime Achievement Award
Micheal Adenuga — Lifetime Achievement Award
Festus Keyamo — Minister of the Year
Heineken Lokpobiri — Minister of the Year
Adams Oshiomhole — Senator of the Year
Nnamdi Ezechi — House of Representative of the Year
Nnamdi Ibekwe — State Legislator of the Year
Bashir Adeniyi — Public Servant of the Year
Charles Odili — Public Sector CEO of the Year
News Central Television — Fastest Growing Broadcast Station of the Year
Charles Anosike — Aviation Sector CEO of the Year
Abdul Samad Rabiu African Initiative — Corporate Social Reaponsibilty Champion of the Year
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)— Interventionist Agency of the Year
Transcorp Hotels — Hospitality Company of the Year
Chukwuemeka Woke — Environmentalist of the Year
OB Lulu-Briggs — Philantrophist of the Year
Peter Dunia —Humanitarian Personality of the Year
Abayomi Fasina — Vice-Chancellor of the Year
Nigeria Deposit insurance Corporation — Regulator of the Year
Access Bank — Bank of the Year
Oliver Alawuba — Banker of the Year
Sheyi Money — Marine Industry Trailblazer of the Year
Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde — Private Sector Administrator of the Year
Bukunmi Ilori (Kiekie) — Social Media Influencer of the Year
Alayeluwa Elegushi — Bridge Builder of the year
Festus Osifo — Outstanding Labour Leader of the Year
