Zamfara Governor Lawal wins award for public resource management and transparency

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been honored with the Blueprint Newspapers’ 2026 Efficient Public Resource Management and Transparency Award. The governor received the accolade at the 8th Annual Public Lecture, Impact Series and Awards ceremony in Abuja, which focused on Nigeria’s 2027 election integrity amid security challenges.

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This award is a testament that the media and Nigerians outside Zamfara are witnessing the efforts my government is putting in our quest to make Zamfara great.

Accepting the award, Governor Lawal expressed his gratitude to Blueprint Newspaper, viewing the recognition as validation of his administration's efforts to "rescue and rebuild Zamfara." He asserted that his government's successes in security, education, health, economy, and human capital development over the past three years are a direct result of running a transparent government.

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In the three years of my government, we have recorded so many successes in the areas of security, education, health, economy, human capital, infrastructure, among others. And all these were achieved because we run a transparent government.

Blueprint Newspapers cited Governor Lawal's "prudent management of public resources, fiscal accountability, and efforts to promote transparent governance" as key reasons for the award. The publication emphasized the importance of responsible stewardship and the link between fiscal discipline and inclusive development.

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represents a blend of professional accomplishment and public service.

Salisu Umar, Managing Director of Blueprint Newspapers Limited, described Governor Lawal as embodying "a blend of professional accomplishment and public service." Umar highlighted the governor's extensive experience in diplomacy, banking, and politics, which he said equips him with a deep understanding of governance and financial management. Umar noted Lawal's focus on improving financial discipline, strengthening public sector accountability, and directing resources toward projects with measurable benefits for Zamfara's citizens.

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his government has focused on improving financial discipline, strengthening public sector accountability and ensuring that public resources are directed toward projects capable of producing measurable benefits for the people of Zamfara State.