CELEBRATING A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE: Yobe Perm Sec, 2 LG Chairmen Bag Media Awards


The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Yobe State, Alhaji Umar Aji Suleiman, and two Local Government Chairmen from Yobe State have been recognized by the Arewa Media Practitioners for good governance. 

The awards highlight outstanding contributions to local community development. Notable recipients include Hon. Bukar Adamu, Chairman of Damaturu LGA and Yobe State ALGON Chairman, and Hon. Salisu Muktari, Chairman of Potiskum LGA.

Both the Permanent Secretary, Umar Aji — described as a “luminary of success” and an “administrator par excellence” — and the two local government chairmen were honored for good governance and development initiatives in recognition of their outstanding roles and contributions to the development of Yobe State.

The awards were presented by the Arewa Media Practitioners to encourage grassroots development and focused leadership among northern leaders.

According to Comrade Musa Mohammed, National President of Arewa Media Practitioners, the awards recognize significant contributions to community service and societal development. These accolades cover annual recognition for local government chairmen demonstrating high performance in their respective areas.

The president also commended the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, for putting in place an effective administration and results-oriented programmes across the state, which he said are visible and serve as a testimony to progress.

Receiving the awards, the Chairman of Damaturu LGA and Yobe State ALGON Chairman, Hon. Bukar Adamu, collected his own award and received two others on behalf of the Permanent Secretary and the Potiskum LGA Chairman, who were unavoidably absent.

“Today, I’m honored to receive a merit award as one of the performing Local Government Chairmen in Yobe State — the AREWA MEDIA PRACTITIONERS Merit Award for National Development,” Hon. Bukar said.

“This recognition strengthens my resolve to continue working tirelessly towards building a better Damaturu for all. I dedicate this award to the good people of Damaturu LGA for their constant support and encouragement.”

“I believe the media has a role to play in shaping everything that we do, not just in Nigeria but all over the world,” Hon. Bukar added.

AREWA MEDIA PRACTITIONERS is one of the foremost media organizations in the region and an umbrella body representing Chief Executive Officers of over 100 media houses across Northern Nigeria.

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