Chief Moses Nwan, PhD, f, hcd, mni, Executive Private Secretary to the Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has been conferred with the Outstanding Leadership Award by the Northern Visionary for Leadership Development Foundation.
The Foundation, a non-profit organisation registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), is dedicated to promoting leadership development, community advancement, and the recognition of excellence in public service across Nigeria.
Chief Nwan was honoured in recognition of his contributions to good governance, commitment to mentoring emerging leaders, and efforts toward peacebuilding and socio-economic development within and beyond Plateau State. The award was received on his behalf by Mapis Jonathan Marawes.
In his remarks, Dr. Nwan expressed appreciation to Governor Mutfwang for his continued support, particularly for facilitating his travel to and from Abuja for the ceremony.
The event also featured the formal unveiling of the Foundation and the swearing-in of its newly elected Executive Committee members, attracting dignitaries and stakeholders from across the country.
Among those in attendance were Hon. Ibrahim Ombugadu, representing the AMAC Chairman; Hon. Christopher Zakka (Mai Kalangu), Special Guest of Honour; and HRH Dr. Usman Nga Kupi Sa’peyi of Garki, who served as Royal Father of the Day and Patron of the Foundation.
Other award recipients included Brigadier General Buba (Rtd), FCT Commandant, who received the Champion for Change Award; Lt. Col. Yunusa Idris of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, honoured with the Outstanding Security Service Award; and Abubakar Yaldu, Director of the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services, who received the Safety Ambassador Award.
Also present were representatives of key national institutions, including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), alongside members of the Foundation’s leadership such as Chairman Akpa Simon Okama, President Amina Ibrahim, and Secretary Shafiu Ibrahim.
In his address, HRH Dr. Usman Nga Kupi Sa’peyi called for unity among Nigerians, urging citizens to rise above religious and ethnic divisions in the interest of national development. He emphasized the need to sustain the legacy of unity built by previous generations and deepen national cohesion.
A representative of the NDLEA also highlighted the dangers of drug abuse, calling for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address its impact on society, including road accidents and governance challenges.
The ceremony ended with a renewed call on participants to uphold integrity, promote unity, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
