Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been honoured with the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) in a ceremony organised by the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service, an initiative of Best Media Relations, in partnership with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
A statement on Monday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the award is in recognition of the governor’s impactful achievements in education, healthcare, agriculture, urban renewal, infrastructure, and social welfare.
According to the statement, under Governor Yusuf, the education sector has recorded wide-scale school rehabilitation, mass recruitment of teachers, and improved funding for public schools.
The health sector has witnessed revamped primary healthcare centres, hospital upgrades, and expanded access to quality medical services across the state.
His administration has revitalised agriculture through farmer-support programmes, timely input distribution, and strengthened extension services.
Kano is also undergoing an aggressive urban renewal drive, restoring the state’s status as a modern and liveable metropolis.
Governor Yusuf received the award alongside his counterparts from Zamfara, Bauchi, Adamawa, Enugu, and Akwa Ibom States.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
The Chairman, Board of Trustees of NEAPS, Justice Mary Odili (rtd.), presided over the event.
Other awardees include NDLEA Chairman, Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd.), EFCC Chairman, NFIU Chairman, Comptroller-General of Customs, Comptroller-General of Immigration, Minister of Aviation, Minister of Finance, and the Director-General of NEMA.
Governor Yusuf dedicated the award to the people of Kano State and reaffirmed his commitment to people-centred governance and sustainable development.
