London, United Kingdom — With leadership playing an increasingly vital role in shaping Africa’s development trajectory, His Excellency, Abdullahi Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State, Nigeria, has emerged as a shining example of purpose-driven governance. At the prestigious 15th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2025, held during the landmark Africa Summit 2025 in London, he was honoured with the African Leadership Outstanding Public Service Excellence Award, a testament to his dedication to inclusive development, innovation, and responsive leadership.
The transformational award ceremony, organised by African Leadership Magazine, took place at The Landmark London and the UK House of Commons, in the presence of over 300 high-profile leaders, including Heads of State, policymakers, global investors, and captains of industry. The African Business Leadership Awards are widely recognised as the gold standard for celebrating excellence in corporate governance, strategic innovation, and leadership impact across the continent.
Governor Sule was honoured for his exceptional contributions to public service through effective governance, economic transformation, infrastructure development, and citizen-centric policies in Nasarawa State. His administration has consistently prioritised transparency, job creation, industrialisation, and youth empowerment, setting a benchmark for dynamic leadership in subnational governance across Africa.
H.E. Abdullahi Sule has transformed Nasarawa State through visionary governance focused on economic diversification, infrastructure development, and inclusive growth. Under his leadership, the state has seen significant improvements in agriculture, education, and industrialisation, driving job creation and raising living standards. Governor Sule’s commitment to public service excellence is evident in innovative policies that attract investment, enhance security, and improve healthcare delivery. His strategic partnerships with the private sector and development partners have accelerated sustainable development, positioning Nasarawa as a model for effective and impactful state governance in Nigeria and Africa.
H.E. Abdullahi Sule is widely acknowledged as a pragmatic leader who blends private sector acumen with public policy expertise. Since assuming office, he has driven key reforms in areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, digital economy, and security, positioning Nasarawa State as one of Nigeria’s most promising investment destinations. His approach to governance is deeply rooted in accountability, inclusive growth, and results-oriented leadership.
The Africa Summit 2025, chaired by H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania, and Dr. Ken Giami, Founder & CEO of the African Leadership Organization, was held under the theme “Africa Forward: Powering Leadership, Investments, and Competitiveness.” This year’s summit spotlighted Africa’s emergence as a global growth frontier, with 24 African countries projected to exceed 5% GDP growth.
About African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA)
The African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA), now in its 15th year, is a flagship initiative of African Leadership Magazine that celebrates visionary leaders and institutions driving Africa’s transformation through innovation, enterprise, and resilience. As a vital platform for spotlighting African excellence often overlooked by global media, ABLA continues to honour outstanding changemakers whose leadership is redefining the continent’s business and development landscape.
About African Leadership Magazine
African Leadership Magazine, published by the African Leadership Organisation, a UK-registered company (Company No. 07435198), is the continent’s leading platform spotlighting transformational leadership and African excellence. Since 2008, it has bridged Africa and the world through compelling storytelling, high-level dialogue, and strategic events, including the Africa Summit and ABLA, engaging over 1.2 million readers globally and facilitating over $5 billion in investments and partnerships.
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