Governors Excellence Awards Ceremony set for August 19, in Paris ~ Truth Reporters

 

...as Egyptian, Kenyan and Nigerian governors make list of international honorees

 The stage is set for the much-anticipated Governors Excellence Award Ceremony, scheduled to take place on August 19, 2025, in Paris, France. 

The prestigious event will celebrate visionary leadership, exceptional governance, and impactful development initiatives by governors across Africa, recognizing their commitment to driving sustainable socio-economic transformation in their respective regions.

Among the distinguished honorees are outstanding governors from Kenya and Egypt, whose exemplary performance and people-centered policies have garnered continental and global acclaim.

Representing Egypt, the following governors will be honoured:His Excellency, Engineer Abdel Mutalib Amara, Governor of Kafr El Sheikh His Excellency, Amr Hanafi, Governor of the Red SeaHis Excellency, Major General Gamal Nour El-Din, Governor of AsyutHis Excellency, Major General Khaled Fouda, Governor of South Sinai.

From Kenya, the ceremony will celebrate the achievements of:His Excellency, Professor Hillary Kipngeno Barchok, Governor of Bomet County. His Excellency, George Natembeya, Governor of Trans Nzoia County, His Excellency, Mohamed Adan Khalif, Governor of Mandera County His Excellency, Jeremiah Lomorukai, Governor of Turkana County .

Also, Nigerian Governors, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Professor Babagana Zulum of Borno, Senator Uba Sani of Kaduna, Senator Hope Uzodinma of Imo, Engr  Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa and Abba Yusuf of Kano state are listed in the international event. 

The Governors Excellence Award is designed to spotlight transformative projects in healthcare, infrastructure, education, economic empowerment, and inclusive governance. 

This year’s edition will feature keynote addresses from global policy leaders, panel discussions on sub-national governance innovation, and networking sessions to foster intergovernmental collaboration.

Speaking on the significance of the award,  Dr Idahosa Osamahze 

Vice Chairman - Selection Committee said that effective governance at the sub-national level is critical to Africa’s development trajectory.

 “These governors exemplify what leadership with vision, integrity, and purpose can achieve. Their work is changing lives, fostering prosperity, and inspiring a new generation of public servants across Africa,” said the Awards Secretariat.

The Paris ceremony is expected to attract high-profile dignitaries, development partners, diplomats, and stakeholders from across Africa and Europe.

The Governors Excellence Award is an initiative aimed at promoting excellence in public service, encouraging innovation in governance, and fostering best practices in leadership for Africa’s socio-economic advancement.