The African Achievers’ Awards has congratulated Governor-elect, Dr. Dauda Lawal, on his victory in the 2023 Gubernatorial Elections.
The African Achievers’ Award, in a congratulatory message by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Tonye Idaminabo, wished the Governor-elect success as he prepares to take up responsibilities and the challenges that await the exalted office to rescue and build Zamfara State.
The congratulatory message reads in part: “The African Achievers’ Award wishes to congratulate the Zamfara State Governor-Elect, His Excellency, Dr. Dauda Lawal, for your resounding victory at the just concluded election following the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“We are confident that your efforts and achievements will continue to encourage generations of innovative and inspiring leaders as you embrace the opportunity to yet impact excellence through your time in service of the people, and nation.”
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Lawal the governor-elect with a majority total of 377,726 votes, to unseat the incumbent governor Matawalle, who polled 311,976 votes.
The results are from a poll of the state’s 14 local government areas from which the governor-elect won 10.
The African Achievers’ Award was founded in 2011. The first Achievers’ Award was presented to Archbishop Desmond Tutu in 2011 in recognition of his fight for human rights, justice, and peace. The first awards event was held at King’s College London in February 2012.
“Since its inception, we have recognized influential Africans that are developing and growing Africa we all want to see. We celebrate African excellence by recognizing and honoring notable individuals and organizations in Africa across multiple industries that contribute immensely to the growth and development of the continent.
“Today, we celebrate Dr. Dauda Lawal as he takes the giant strides to further serve the people in his glorious ascent as the chief servant of Zamfara. Congratulations to His Excellency!” Idaminabo stated.
Lawal, who is Executive Vice Chairman of Credent Capital and Advisory Limited, was earlier this year listed as one of the “100 Most Reputable Africans” 2023 by Reputation Poll International (RPI), a leading global reputation firm.
He is a distinguished recipient of the 11th Edition of the African Achievers’ Awards, held at Kensington Palace, United Kingdom. He joined the illustrious list of change agents with esteemed recognition. Receiving the award under the ‘Integrity in Corporate Governance Category’, he was honoured for his transformative and leadership role in the financial sector.
Born September 2, 1965, Lawal is a Nigerian banker, who is known to be an established leader in the Nigerian Banking Industry. Lawal was known to be one of the key players in the financial sector of the Nigerian Economy as he served as the Executive Director, Public Sector North, of First Bank of Nigeria.
