Ododo Wins Champion Newspapers 2025 Governor of the Year Award on Youth Development, Security

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has been honoured with the 2025 Governor of the Year Award on Youth Development and Security by Champion Newspapers Limited, organisers of the annual Champion Newspapers Awards.

The recognition places Governor Ododo among prominent Nigerians selected for honours at the yearly awards ceremony, which celebrates individuals and institutions contributing significantly to national growth and development.

According to the organisers, the Kogi State Governor was selected for the award in acknowledgement of his administration’s efforts toward youth empowerment as well as initiatives aimed at strengthening security across the state.

Reacting to the development, the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, described the award as a reflection of Governor Ododo’s commitment to policies that promote youth inclusion and sustained peace in Kogi State.

Isah noted that the recognition highlights the impact of several programmes introduced by the administration to support young people, including skills acquisition initiatives, job creation efforts and support for youth-led enterprises across different parts of the state.

He added that the governor’s sustained collaboration with security agencies and community-based security structures has also contributed to maintaining stability and safety in many communities.

The media aide maintained that Governor Ododo remains focused on expanding opportunities for young people while strengthening the state’s security framework in order to provide a safe environment for economic activities and social development.

The Champion Newspapers Annual Awards ceremony is scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, where distinguished Nigerians from various sectors will be honoured for their contributions to national development.