Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has been honoured with the Sun Newspaper’s ‘Best Governor of the Year 2025’ award.
According to a Sunday statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the award was presented to Lawal at the Sun Awards on Saturday, 31 January 2026, at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.
The Sun Awards celebrate excellence and recognise the efforts of individuals who have made significant contributions in their respective areas and states.
The statement noted that Governor Lawal was recognised for his leadership approach and his administration’s notable accomplishments, especially in promoting good governance in Zamfara State.
In December 2025, the Zamfara state government emerged as the top-performing state in the North West for the Primary Healthcare Leadership Challenge.
The statement read in parts: “Governor Dauda Lawal receiving the Best Governor of the Year 2025 award from The Sun Publishing Limited’s management and staff clearly shows that his administration’s rescue mission is on the right track.
“Since his inauguration as the Executive Governor of Zamfara State on May 29, 2023, Governor Dauda Lawal has reached a significant milestone in service delivery. Despite inheriting a depleted treasury, he has stayed committed to the Rescue agenda’s pledge to rescue and rebuild Zamfara.
“Security has remained a top priority for Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration. In two years, the state government, under Governor Lawal, has spent billions of Naira to ensure security in Zamfara.
“The Governor has achieved significant successes in various sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, economy, and workers’ welfare and empowerment.
“These are but a few of the reasons the Sun Newspapers honoured the governor, and such recognition will serve as a morale booster, encouraging more effort to ensure good governance in Zamfara State.”
