By Gloria Ikibah
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has dedicated his 2024 Sun Newspaper Governor of the Year in Agriculture Award to all farmers across Nigeria.
Speaking after receiving the award in Lagos, Governor Bago emphasised that the recognition was not just for him but for the people of Niger State and the entire farming community in the country.
He expressed gratitude to the management and staff of ‘The Sun Publishing Limited’ for acknowledging his contributions to agriculture and pledged continued commitment to advancing food security in Nigeria.
Chairman of the occasion and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, congratulated all award recipients, describing their honors as well-deserved. He urged journalists to prioritize developmental reporting while upholding professional ethics.
Other awardees included Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, Governors Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto state, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state, Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi state, and notable figures like Senator Ali Ndume, Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo, Ebonyi First Lady Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, and NDDC Managing Director Dr. Samuel Ogbuku.