By Muhd D. Haidar
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has conferred Diamond Award of Excellence in Food Security to Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi.
Speaking at the ceremony, National President of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku, said the Diamond Prize Award given to Governor Namadi underlines his exemplary leadership and transformative strides in the agricultural sector, which have positioned Jigawa State as a hub of food production and a key contributor to Nigeria’s food security and economic diversification.
He said: “We are here to give honor to whom honor is due, the Governor has demonstrated exceptional commitment to food security, governance, and nation-building.
“He is a beacon of hope and a model of effective leadership, honest, upright, incorruptible, and hardworking leader whose passion and zeal to serve his people knows no bounds, highlighting that the award was a result of a meticulous evaluation of his achievements across various sectors since assuming office” Dr. Neliaku stated..
The President also announced a plan to establish a NIPR Umar Namadi prize for the best graduating student in Mass Communications as well as an Umar Namadi Centre of Excellence in Development and Agricultural Communication at two of the tertiary institutions in the state in the Governor’s honor.
Apart from the award, Governor Namadi was equally invested as a patron of NIPR, joining an elite group of individuals recognized for their exceptional contributions to the nation. A cheque of N250,000 was equally presented to Governor Namadi to support the Diamond Award.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Namadi expressed deep gratitude, dedicating the award to the hardworking people of Jigawa State, particularly its farmers, civil servants, development partners, and stakeholders who have been instrumental to the administration’s success.
