Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has been honoured with the 2023 Vanguard Personality of the Year Award in recognition of his remarkable achievements.
He received the award, at the weekend, at a very colourful ceremony which was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Receiving the award, Obaseki, represented by his deputy, Engr. Marvellous Omobayo Godwins, said the award is a reflection of the government’s outstanding multi-sectoral performance over the past eight years, which has repositioned the State as one of Nigeria’s leading investment destinations.
On the entourage were the Edo State First Lady, Dr. Mrs. Betsy Obaseki; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Osaigbovo Iyoha; Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, among other top government functionaries.
Other Governors honoured include Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa), and Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Also recognized were the Founder of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema and the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, among others.
According to Governor Obaseki, “We are indeed very proud to be honoured by the Vanguard Newspapers with this prestigious award today. Over the years, they have been able to demonstrate the true essence of journalism, and when an award of this nature is given to an individual or a State by such a reputable news media, it just tells you the story.
“Ours is a story of the positive transformation that has happened in Edo State over the past seven and a half years. The story of the bold and impactful initiatives and reforms by His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki in the area of education, public sector digitalization, and infrastructural renewal, among others that have continued to better the lives of millions of Edo people and put the State on the path of accelerated growth.
“The Governor has transformed Edo to a State of delight; one that today, everyone wants to invest in. The indices are there and our economy has continued to grow, emerging as one of the top five economies in the country.”
He added, “This just tells you the story-that the economic outlook of the State has been greatly transformed. It is only a few leaders that have what it takes to do that and Vanguard has demonstrated once again that the government has done so well in these past few years. We hope that we will have a successor that will surpass these laudable achievements by Governor Obaseki.”
