Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his transformative reforms and policies, which have empowered sub-national governments to implement impactful programmes that have impacted positively on the lives of the citizens.
Governor Oyebanji also said that the President’s policies are the driving force behind his administration’s achievements and successes.
The Governor stated on Thursday at the Leadership Newspapers Awards held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja where he received the Governor of the Year (2025) Award in recognition of his transformative leadership and people- centred development agenda that has transformed the state.
The Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu was also presented the Leadership Man of the Year Award at the event in recognition of her exceptional leadership role and empowerment programmes across different parts of the country.
Governor Oyebanji, who was represented at the event by his Chief of Staff, Mr Niyi Adebayo, said the President’s reforms have helped free up critical resources to states, allowing states to pursue their development goals and ensuring effective delivery of democratic dividends to the people.
While expressing his gratitude to the late founder of Leadership Newspaper, Sam Nda-Isaiah, and the management of the organization for the recognition, Governor Oyebanji said the award serves as a challenge to do more in delivering quality leadership and impactful policies.
Other award recipients at the event include, the Imo State Governor/ Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodinma; Nassarawa State Governor, Abdukahi Sule; Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani;
Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu.
Present at the event were former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Secretary to Ekiti State Government, Prof Habibat Adubiaro; Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun; Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Adesola Gold Adedayo; Special Adviser on Tertiary Education, Prof Akeem Azeez; Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode; Director General Community Communication, Mrs Mary Oso Omotoso; chairmen of board and parastatals.