Governor Bala Mohammed wins people’s choice Governors Award in Paris.

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has been honored with the prestigious People’s Choice Governors Excellence Award in Paris, France, in recognition of his outstanding record of transformational leadership and good governance.

The award, conferred under the category of Transformational Leadership and Good Governance in Africa, celebrates Governor Bala Mohammed’s visionary policies, inclusive development agenda, and his enduring commitment to improving the lives of the people of Bauchi State.

This category in a statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on media and publicity Comrade Mukhtar Gidado underscores the importance of leadership that goes beyond promises and delivers tangible results that uplift communities and inspire confidence in governance.

The Governor, represented at the ceremony by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Aminu Hassan Gamawa, described the honor as “a call to do even more for the people of Bauchi State, to consolidate the gains the government has made, and to sustain the values of service, accountability, and transformational leadership.”

He extended his gratitude to the organizers, applauding their objectivity and commitment to spotlighting leaders whose performance provides motivation across the continent.

Dr. Gamawa said the People’s Choice Governors Excellence Award is organized by an independent Awards Secretariat and Selection Committee, comprising respected African development advocates, academics, and governance experts.

The committee according to him was guided by principles of objectivity, fairness, and pro-African values, ensuring that honorees are selected based strictly on merit, impact, and measurable leadership outcomes.

According to the organizers, the awards are designed to spotlight Governors and sub-national leaders across Africa who have demonstrated uncommon courage, innovation, and people-centered governance – with the aim of motivating others to emulate their example.

Dr. Gamawa further revealed that Governor Bala Mohammed’s recognition comes on the strength of his remarkable achievements, including:

Infrastructure Renewal , transformative investments in roads, housing, and urban regeneration projects, Education and Health Sector Reforms that include expansion and renovation of schools and healthcare facilities across all 20 Local Government Areas of Bauchi State.

The Governor at the event congratulated fellow awardees from across Africa, calling them “partners in building a new story of Africa where leadership is not about titles, but about impact, innovation, and legacy.

He also extended an open invitation to the international community to participate in the forthcoming Bauchi State Investment Summit, where Bauchi will showcase opportunities in agriculture, infrastructure, mining, technology, and tourism.

The Paris event, which attracted leaders, policy experts, and development advocates, saw 10 Governors from across Africa recognized for excellence.

Among the honorees were Governors from Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Ethiopia, and Nigeria, reflecting a broad continental spread of sub-national leadership excellence.