The Chairman of Media Trust Limited, publishers of the Daily Trust titles, Mallam Kabiru Yusuf, was last night presented with the New Telegraph Media Icon of the year award.
He was one of the awardees at the 2017 New Telegraph Awards held in Lagos.
Yusuf was given an award for his astuteness and versatility, “which is recognized within and beyond the shores of Nigeria as a transformative industry pioneer, setting the pace for a better Nigeria.”
The New Telegraph management specifically recognized his foresight in setting up Daily Trust which it noted has contributed to the growth of the media industry. The award was received on his behalf by the Associate Director (Business), Media Trust Limited, Mr. Aliu Akoshile.
Yusuf commended the management of New Telegraph for the honour, noting that the award came at a time Daily Trust is holding the title of number one newspaper in Nigeria.
Twenty three awards representing different categories were presented at the event. Among the awardees were former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who bagged the Political Icon of the year; Governor of Kano, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje (Outstanding Governor in Health and Education); Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto (Governor of the year), Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe (Outstanding Governor in Infrastructure Development); Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State (Man of the Year) among others.
