Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has received the Leadership and Excellence Award from the Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners’ Forum (ABMPF) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to media development and good governance.
The award was presented at the closing ceremony of the Media and Security Summit jointly organised by the forum and the Kebbi State Government on Tuesday.
Governor Idris, who was represented by the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, was described as a leader committed to strengthening the media landscape and promoting press freedom in Kebbi State.
The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the forum, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa, Ajiyan Yauri, said the award was reserved for outstanding Northern Governors who have demonstrated excellence in leadership and unwavering support for the media.
He praised Governor Idris for his consistent encouragement to journalists and for setting the pace for media excellence not only in Kebbi but across the country.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Idris thanked the forum for the honour, saying the recognition would spur him to intensify efforts toward advancing the development of Kebbi State and Nigeria at large.
He reaffirmed his commitment to continuous partnership with the forum and other media organisations to strengthen journalism and promote professionalism across the country.
Dr. Idris described the summit as timely and relevant, noting that it provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss strategies to enhance security and improve the welfare of citizens in the North and Nigeria as a whole.
He also urged media practitioners to continue fostering national unity through responsible reportage.
Responding on behalf of the awardees, retired General Muhammadu Magoro, who also received the Gamji Award, commended the forum for the recognition and assured that it would motivate them to contribute more to the socio-economic development of Kebbi State and the nation.
He lauded the vital role of the media in national development and urged practitioners to remain objective, professional, and patriotic in their duties.
Other award recipients included former Director General of the FRCN, Dr. Ladan Salihu, pioneer General Manager of Equity FM, Alhaji Sahabi Aliyu Kalgo, as well as posthumous awardees honoured for their contributions to the growth of broadcast journalism in Northern Nigeria.
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