Governor Adeleke Bags Another Award, Named NewsDirect’s Governor of the Year

PRESS STATEMENT

Leading media outlet, Nigerian NewsDirect has selected Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke as the Governor of the Year for his achievements in Wealth Creation and Capacity Building.

The prestigious award which was presented to awardees at the 14th Anniversary and Awards ceremony of NewsDirect, honoured private and public sector achievers who have demonstrated exemplary leadership.

The Anniversary Committee and Editorial board of Nigerian NewsDirect in its communication to the Governor noted that the Governor was accorded the honour for his strides in rejigging the state’s cooperative economy to ensure wealth is distributed across board.

The newspaper also praised the Governor for prioritizing capacity building through various educational and skill empowerment programmes.

“Your achievements in creating wealth despite the odds that are not always in favour of Nigerians and your commitment to capacity building demonstrates your resilience in achieving economic prosperity for the people of Osun state,” the newspaper noted.

Other personalities that were honoured include Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum as the Governor of the Year, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote as the Business Leader of the Year, GMD of UBA PLC, and Mr Oliver Alawuba as the Banker of the Year, amongst others.