By Abdulwahab Muhammad, SSA Communication
Published by Alphapressmedia
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has received a national civil society award recognising his administration’s contributions to primary healthcare, nutrition, urban renewal and infrastructure development across the state.
The recognition, titled Best Governor of the Year 2026 in Primary Healthcare, Nutrition, Urban Renewal and Infrastructure, was conferred by the National Leadership of Accredited Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, coordinated by CSCHEL.
The award was announced during the National Civil Society Organisation 2026 Summit held on October 2 at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, where civil society representatives and development stakeholders gathered to discuss pressing national development challenges.
According to the organisers, Governor Mohammed was selected in recognition of initiatives undertaken by his administration to strengthen healthcare delivery, improve nutritional outcomes, transform urban centres and expand critical infrastructure across Bauchi State.
Although the Governor could not personally attend the presentation due to official engagements, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, formally received the award on his behalf at the organisation’s office in Abuja.
Presenting the award, the Director-General and Coordinating Director of CSCHEL, Ambassador Kunle Yusuff, MON, congratulated Governor Mohammed on the recognition.
Yusuff particularly acknowledged the administration’s infrastructure development initiatives, describing the award as an acknowledgement of its efforts in sectors considered essential to public welfare and sustainable development.
Responding on behalf of the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado expressed appreciation to the organisation for recognising the Bauchi State Government’s development initiatives.
He said the honour would serve as additional encouragement for the administration to sustain its programmes aimed at improving the living conditions of residents.
In a gesture recognising the contributions of frontline professionals, Governor Mohammed, through his representative, dedicated the award to healthcare workers across Bauchi State.
Gidado acknowledged their commitment, resilience and contributions to healthcare delivery, noting that the success of government interventions depends significantly on the dedication of personnel responsible for implementing health policies and programmes.
The award was also dedicated to the people of Bauchi State in appreciation of their continued cooperation and support for the administration’s development agenda.
Gidado further emphasised the importance of collaboration between government institutions, civil society organisations and development partners in addressing public health challenges and promoting sustainable growth.
He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare services, im efforts to improve service delivery and infrastructure across Bauchi State, with healthcare, nutrition and urban development remaining among the administration’s stated priorities.
For the Bauchi State Government, the award represents an acknowledgement by the presenting civil society organisation of its development initiatives and an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to public service.
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