Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna, Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo and Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, have been nominated for the 2025 African Governors Excellence Award.
In a statement, Dr Idahosa Osamahze, the Vice Chairman of the Selection Committee said that the event will hold on August 19 in Paris.
He explained that the initiative aimed at promoting excellence in public service, encouraging innovation in governance, and fostering best practices in leadership for Africa’s socio-economic advancement.
Osamahze said that the prestigious event will celebrate visionary leadership, exceptional governance, and impactful development initiatives by governors across Africa.
He said that the award is in recognition of commitment to driving sustainable socio-economic transformation in their respective regions and states.
According to him, it is designed to spotlight transformative projects in healthcare, infrastructure, education, economic empowerment, and inclusive governance.
He said from Egypt, Gov. Abdel Amara, Kafr El Sheikh, Gov. Amr Hanafi of Red SeaHis, Gov. Gamal Nour El-Din of AsyutHis,Gov. Khaled Fouda of South Sinai have been nominated.
Osamahze said that from Kenya, Gov. Hillary Barchok of Bomet County, Gov. George Natembeya of Trans Nzoia, Gov. Mohamed Adan Khalif of Mandera and Gov. Jeremiah Lomorukai of Turkana have been selected.
“These governors exemplify what leadership with vision, integrity, and purpose can achieve. Their work is changing lives, fostering prosperity, and inspiring a new generation of public servants across Africa,” he said.
He said that the Paris ceremony is expected to attract high-profile dignitaries, development partners, diplomats, and stakeholders from across Africa and Europe.
Osamahze said that there shall be keynote addresses from global policy leaders, panel discussions on sub-national governance innovation, and networking sessions to foster intergovernmental collaboration.