Monday, May 6th 2024.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has emerged as one of the recipients of the “1st President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua International Leadership Awards," organised by Global Initiative For Leadership Success.

The event took place at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, Abuja, on Monday, May 6th, 2024.

Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Global Initiative for Leadership Success, Gen. AB Mamma(rtd), said the leadership qualities in governance of the Late President Musa Yar'Adua were sterling, mercurial and legendary, whereby his administration grew the economy, stabilised the polity and held the Nation together, while rekindling the hope of Nigerians in their country.

This, he said, was some of the shared qualities that prompted them to confer Governor Alia and other selected individuals with the Leadership award.

He further said that issues of leadership, particularly with regards to moral and ethical leadership and governance and it's consequences on humanity, has remained the bane of leadership all over the world, which were issues that would be discussed in the conference.

In his response, Gov Alia thanked the organizers for the award and the recognition given him.

He said even though leadership is complex, the virtues of honesty and integrity of Late President Musa Yar'Adua, and the role he played in shaping and defining good governance in the country remains indelible.

The Governor said aside his calling as a Priest, he was also a Bio-medical ethicist, which places premium on leadership and ethics, saying it has always helped him to work with that inner voice which always calls for the right thing to be done at all times.

The Governor called for good governance and urged for a shift of perception and position, explaining that one's perception affects his position to make a paradigm shift, saying an optimistic perception will give rise to a great and positive move for the progress and development of the state and nation at large.

He said he was hopeful that as late president Musa Yar'Adua was being celebrated today, there was a promise of a greater future ahead because Nigeria holds every great dream and assurance for all those who seek for a good foundation for the nation.

While accepting that challenges existed in nation building, he called on all to join hands together to push the state and nation forward.

He described the award as an incentive for him to do more in good governance, transparency and accountability for the state and nation, thanking the good people of Benue State for giving him the opportunity to serve them.

Also speaking at the occasion, former Military Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon, the CEO Orascom properties Ltd, Alh. Majeed Dahiru, both extolled the leadership qualities of Late president Musa Yar'Adua, calling for emulation of his virtues.

The Governor was awarded alongside Gen Yakubu Gowon, former Military Head of State, Chief Joseph Akaagerger, former military g
Governor of Katsina State, Sen.Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State, amongst other prominent personalities.

Sir Tersoo Kula, MNIPR,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State.

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harvenghor:
All these sponsored awards

Can't you find one award to sponsor for your own governor also? Mr Bitter looser!