From Abdullahi Idris,Bauchi
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir, has been honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Governor of the Year 2026 Award, by Business Times Magazine, in recognition of his leadership, commitment to development and contributions to innovation and impactful governance.
The award was presented at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, during the organisation’s annual awards night ceremony, which brought together distinguished personalities from across Nigeria’s political, business and diplomatic communities.
The colourful event was attended by representatives of serving Governors, members of the diplomatic corps, captains of industry, prominent members of the business community, politicians, media executives and other distinguished guests.
Governor Mohammed was represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, who received the award on behalf of the Governor.
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In his acceptance speech, Comrade Gidado, conveyed the Governor’s appreciation to the management and organisers of Business Times Magazine for the recognition, describing the award as a significant honour and an encouragement to the administration, to continue its efforts toward delivering meaningful development to the people of Bauchi State.
He commended the organisation for what he described as its professionalism, diligence and commitment to recognising individuals and institutions that are making positive contributions to society.
According to him, the award would further inspire the Bauchi State Government to remain focused on its development agenda and continue to pursue policies and programmes capable of improving the lives of citizens and positioning the state for sustainable growth.
The Special Adviser emphasised that the recognition was not only a personal honour for Governor Bala Mohammed, but also an acknowledgement of the collective efforts of the people and government of Bauchi State in advancing the state’s development.
Earlier in his remarks, the Managing Director of Business Times Magazine , Mr. Desmond, explained the rationale behind the annual awards, noting that the initiative was designed to identify, celebrate and encourage individuals, organisations and institutions that have demonstrated excellence, innovation, leadership and measurable impact in their respective fields.
This year’s ceremony was held under the theme, “Leading the Future: Excellence in Innovation and Impact,” reflecting the organisers’ emphasis on forward-looking leadership, creativity, innovation and contributions that produce tangible benefits for society.
The organisers noted that the annual awards provide an important platform for celebrating outstanding achievements while encouraging leaders in government and the private sector to sustain the pursuit of excellence and impactful initiatives.
The Outstanding Governor of the Year 2026 therefore adds to the growing recognition of his administration’s leadership and development efforts in Bauchi State.
The ceremony also featured the presentation of awards to several other individuals, private organisations and corporate institutions in recognition of their achievements, contributions and excellence in their various areas of endeavour.
The gathering provided an opportunity for stakeholders from the public and private sectors to exchange ideas, celebrate achievements and reaffirm the importance of innovative leadership and responsible corporate and public-sector governance in shaping Nigeria’s future.
