The 14th African Leadership Magazine (ALM) has honored African leaders in difference categories at Persons of the Year 2025 ceremony in Casablanca, Morocco.
The Kano State Governor, Kabir Abba Yusuf is among the honorees, who won in the Good Governance category, as disclosed by the Director General Media and Publicity to Kano State Government, Sunusi Bature DawakinTofa.
“This recognition highlights Governor Yusuf’s exceptional leadership in promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.”
“His administration’s reforms in education, infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development have positioned Kano State as a model of good governance in Africa.”
“Represented by his Special Adviser on State Affairs, Alhaji Usman Bala, who is a former head of service, the governor dedicated the award to the good people of Kano state, emphasizing their pivotal role in driving progress.”
“According to the African Leadership Magazine, under his leadership, Kano has achieved significant milestones, including allocating over 31% of the state budget to education, sponsoring postgraduate students abroad, and implementing technology-driven governance solutions.”
“Governor Yusuf’s commitment to good governance has also earned him national and international accolades, which include the Governor of the year on education by New Telegraph, Most Pensioners Friendly Governor of the year by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners and Teachers Friendly Governor of the year by the Nigeria Union of Teachers among much other recognition.”
“Other distinguished honorees are: President Andry Rajoelina (Madagascar); Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja (Uganda); Former President Dr. Jakaya Kikwete (Tanzania); Lefoko Maxwell Moagi (Former Minister of Minerals and Energy, Botswana); Mustafa Y. Shek (Director General, National Communication Authority, Somalia); Ireneu Camacho (Chairman, Board of Directors, Enapor SA-Portos de Capo Verde).
Also, Arch. Professor Barnabas Nawangwe (Vice Chancellor, Makerere University, Uganda); Paul Mapfumo (Vice Chancellor, University of Zimbabwe); Monique Gieskes (CEO, Plantations Et Huileries Du Congo); Israel Degfa (President, Kerchanshe Trading Plc, Ethiopia) and Mohammed Goni Alkali (Managing Director/CEO, North East Development Commission, Nigeria) were honored”.