Rabiu Kwankwaso - Awards

Awards

Gov. Kwankwaso's commitment to the upliftment of the well being of the citizenry as well as his transparency, prudence and accountability of the public resources have earned him awards from both National, International, Governmental and Non-Governmental organizations, these awards includes:

• Governor of the Year Award on Housing and Urban Development 2012 by Housing Circuit Magazine - December, 2012
• Governor of the Year Award on Peace, Unity and National Development via Excellent Leadership by Academy for Entrepreneurial Studies (AES) Excellence Club, Lagos - December, 2012.
• Award of Excellence on the Development of Kano State by Fahimta Multimedia Division of Muryar Keankwasiyya - December, 2012.
• Governor with the Highest Number of Street Lights by Project Light-Up Nigeria at the Annual Light-Up Awards 2012 - December, 2012.
• Governor with the Best Maintained Streetlights Projects 2012 by Project Light-Up Nigeria at the Annual Light-Up Awards 2012 - December, 2012.
• Man of the Month Award in Purposeful Leadership & Undiluted Contribution to Nation Building by KAKAAKI Magazine Editorial Board - December, 2012.
• Gold Merit Leadership Award (GMLA) for Integrity in Leadership, Exemplary Service and Immense Contribution to Entertainment in the State by Actors Guild of Nigeria (North-West) - December, 2012.
• Award in recognition of His Excellency's Vision and Purposeful Leadership in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Kano State by NYSC HIV/AIDS Pets Kano State - December, 2012.
• Award of Excellence by Nigeria LP Gas Association (NLDGA) - November, 2012.
• Award of Excellence for Giant Strides in Education by Association of Primary School Head-Teachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON), Ibadan - November, 2012.
• Award of Excellence by Third Republic House of Representatives Forum - November, 2012.
• Life Time Achievement Award by Middle East Excellence Award Institute in Collaboration with USAID/WOFAN, Dubai - November, 2012.
• KwNkwasiyya Media Award in Recognition of Tremendous Achievements Recorded in One Year by Kwankwasiyya Media Forum - December, 2012.
• Merit Award for Contribution in Improving the Health Standard of Kano State by Nigerian Association of Industrial Pharmacists (NAIP) - November, 2012.
• The Most Gender Friendly Governor by Institute of Gender Studies, Abuja - October, 2012.
• Role Model Award for Education by Nigeria Union of Journalist - October, 2012.
• 2012 Award for Excellence and Good Governance by NEPAD Business Group, Nigeria - September, 2012.
• Award of Excellence for Contribution to the School Feeding Programme by Nutrition Socoety of Nigeria - 2012.
• Distinguished Merit Award by 9th Abuja International Film Festival - September, 2012.
• Award of Excellence in recognition for Immense Contribution to Youth and Women Empowerment by Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) Kano State - September, 2012.
• International Special Peace Envoy Award by Peace Corps of Nigeria - September, 2012.
• Certificate of Merit on Development of the State Cultural Heritage by Kano State Committee on Cultural Entertainment - August, 2012.
• Award of Excellence on Practice of Town Planning in Nigeria and FCT in Particular by Nigerian Institute of Town Planners FCT Chapter, on the occasion of Town Planners Day, 2012 - August 2012.
• Distinguished Leadership Award by Zumunta Association USA Inc., Washington D.C - July 2012.
• Certificate of Merit on Love and Passion for Education, Moral and Financial Support for the Kano State Branch of the National Library by National Library of Nigeria, Kano State Branch - May, 2012.
• Award of Excellence on Prudence and Accountability in Public Financial Management by ICAN Kano/Jigawa District - March, 2012.
• Decoration as Patron Nigerian Red Cross Society, Kano Branch by Nigerian Red Cross - March, 2012.
• National Sports Meriat Award by Federation of Internatioanl Youth Soccer (FIYOS) in Collaboration with National Sports Commission - March, 2012.
• Award of Soccer Diploma by Federation of Internatioanl Youth Soccer (FIYOS) in Collaboration with National Sports Commission - March, 2012.
• Distinguished Merit Award by Abuja International Film Festival - March, 2012.
• Women Empowerment Award by Women and National Development (WAND) - 2012.
• Award of Outstanding achievement in Agriculture in Less than 100 days in Office by All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAM) - 2012.
• NACAN Excellence Award in recognition of Kano state's government involvement in contributing to the Manpower Development of Nigerian Viation Industry through collaboration with NACAN - 2012.
• Award to an achiever, Visionary Administrator and Founder of GSS Kwankwaso for Tremendous contribution to the development of Education and Humanity in General by Government Secondary School Kwankwaso (Boarding), Kano - 2012.
• Award of Honor by Kano State Medical Students Association (KASMSA) National Body - 2012.
• Award of Excellence by Institute of Security Management and Operations Nigeria - 2012.
• Merit Award as the best governor of the year by Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Kano State - 2012.
• Merit Award in Profound Appreciation for the Development of Education in the State by Kano State Teachers Voice Magazine of Kano State Senior Secondarry School Management Board - 2012.
• Achievers Award for Immeasurable Achievements in Quality Leadership, Determination and Strength of Character by Kwankwasiyya Movement, Niger Delta Chapter - 2012.
• Award of Excellence for Contribution to Poverty Alleviation (Youth Empowerment Initiative) by Central Bank of Nigeria - 2012.
• 2011 Leadership Award for Contributing towards Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Service by OI C - 2011.
• Merit Award for Improving the Health Standard in the State by Nigeria Association of Industrial Pharmacists - 2011.