Just In: Aiyedatiwa Wins SILVERBIRD 2026 Governor Of The Year Award

…… Ondо Governor Earns Prestigious National Recognition for Leadership, Infrastructure, Education and Economic Development

The Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Silverbird Governor of the Year Award, in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the development of Ondo State.

The nomination was conveyed in a letter dated October 26, 2026, by the Founder of Silverbird Group, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who congratulated the Governor on his selection and described the recognition as an appreciation of his leadership and service to the people of Ondo State.

According to the organisers, Governor Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to infrastructure, education, healthcare and economic development makes him deserving of the prestigious honour.

The nomination comes amid several development initiatives by the Aiyedatiwa administration under its OUR EASE agenda, targeting economic growth, improved public services and better living conditions for the people.

The administration has prioritised road construction and rehabilitation across the state, including major road projects in Akure, the Akungba–Ikare corridor and the Okitipupa–Igbokoda axis. The government has also completed work on the Onyearugbulem–Shagari Flyover project in Akure to improve transportation and ease traffic congestion.

The Governor’s administration has invested in education through the recruitment of more than 2,000 teachers, payment of approximately ₦633.9 million in WAEC registration fees for 23,048 public secondary school students, and scholarship and bursary support for tertiary institution students. The restoration of free school transportation has also helped improve access to education, particularly for pupils in rural and riverine communities.

It is also on record, that the administration has approved a ₦1 billion Hospital Intervention Fund to support the expansion and modernisation of healthcare facilities. It has also upgraded more than 100 primary healthcare centres and continued to expand health insurance programmes, including interventions for pregnant women, children and vulnerable residents.

Ondo State has intensified efforts to attract local and international investors, including through investment agreements connected with the proposed Ondo Deep Sea Port and a proposed $4 billion petrochemical and fertiliser plant. These initiatives are intended to expand industrial activity, create employment opportunities and strengthen the state’s economy.

The award will be formally presented at the 20th edition of the Silverbird Man of the Year Awards, scheduled for Monday, November 16, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

The annual awards celebrate Nigerians whose leadership, achievements and service have made significant contributions to national development.

For Ondo State, the nomination represents an opportunity to showcase its development agenda and ongoing efforts to improve the lives of its citizens.