(VIDEO) Three Governors Recognised for Excellence, Development at BusinessTimes Awards 2026
The BusinessTimes Awards 2026, held on August 20, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, recognised three state governors for their contributions to governance, infrastructure, human capital development and economic growth.
Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed – Bauchi State
Governor Bala Mohammed was recognised for his administration’s focus on infrastructure and human capital development. His government has invested heavily in road construction and urban renewal, including 18 township road projects covering 49.7 kilometres and valued at N58 billion.
The administration has also prioritised education, healthcare, water supply and investment promotion, including the rehabilitation and construction of 300 schools and the deployment of 3,000 teachers.
Lucky Aiyedatiwa – Ondo State
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was honoured for his administration’s interventions in healthcare, infrastructure, employment, education and human capital development. More than 203 primary healthcare centres have reportedly been built or part-funded, while over 2,000 workers have been employed. The administration has also invested in medical equipment, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and the expansion of the state’s media infrastructure.
Enugu State Governor
Enugu State was also among the state governments recognised at the ceremony. The awards featured the Enugu State Government alongside Bauchi and Ondo among the prominent government institutions honoured. However, the supplied article does not provide specific details about the award received by the Enugu State Governor or the particular achievements that formed the basis of the recognition.
