The Rector , Federal Polytechnic Idah in kogi state has been bestowed with prestigious leadership award of excellence by the Democracy Newsline Newspaper in its thirteen years anniversary.
The award presentation which was held on 18th October,2023 at Merit House Maitama ,Abuja was also in commemoration of the sixty three (63) years Anniversary ofĀ Nigeria’s Political Independence.
OlugbemiĀ Femi, publisher/CEO Democracy Newsline ,in his speech noted that the occasion is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the talents, achievements and contributions of individuals and organizations who have remarkably excelled in thier respective field of endeavours.
Speaking further, he said each of the awardees has demonstrated exceptional abilities, determination and unwavering commitment towards excellence who not only set new standardsĀ but have also become beacons of inspiration for others to follow.
Ā Dr.Y.B Usman, the only awardee nominated from over forty Polytechnics in Nigeria forĀ this year Democracy Newsline Newspaper Annual Lecture and Award Presentation, in his goodwill message, enjoined the media organisation to keep doing the job in line with the ethics of the profession, for it is the only way to excel as an organisation,he pointed.
Other recipients of the Leadership Award of Excellence were H.E.Dr.Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman APC, H.E.Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) Chairman/CEO NDLEA, Vice Admiral Joseph Ajayi (Rtd), Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (Rtd) kogi State Accord Party Governorship candidate,Hajia Hadiza Mamman Vasta and others.
Present at the occasion in honour of Dr.Y B. Usman were chief Abdullahi Ohioma(former council member -Community Rep.) Mr.Bature Bitrus Polytechnic Librarian.