‘Seyi Makinde, Uzodinma, Aiyedatiwa, Ododo’ — seven governors honoured at Independent Awards

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