ELEVEN GOVERNORS BAG ISSS SECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Eleven governors have been selected for the Institute of Security and Strategic Studies, ISSS’s Excellence Award.
The Registrar of the Institute, Sunday Idakwoji, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the award would be presented to the governors on Nov. 23.
The award for Best Governor on Security and Humanitarian Services of the Year, he said, will be bestowed on Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno for his exceptional leadership and innovative strategies in improving security and providing humanitarian aid in one of Nigeria’s most challenging regions.
According to him, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa will be honored for his dedication to maintaining peace and security while implementing comprehensive humanitarian initiatives to support vulnerable communities.
Idakwoji said that Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State would be recognized as the Best Governor on Collective Security Advocate of the Year for his proactive stance on collective security measures and his efforts to foster collaboration among various security agencies to combat crime and ensure the safety of citizens.
Other governors to receive the award are; Governors Ahmad Aliu of Sokoto State, BabaJide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, Dapo Abiodun, of Ogun, Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Ademola Adeleke of Osun and Siminilaye Fubara of Rivers.
Idakwoji said the institute had in 10 years of its existence been at the forefront of providing robust academic and practical education, fostering excellence in security standards, knowledge, and cooperation within the African region and globally.
