Forbes Honors Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang as One of Nigeria’s Top Three Governors for Good Governance

Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has been recognized by Forbes, the leading global media group, as one of the top three Nigerian governors providing exemplary governance. Joining him in this honor are his counterparts from Bayelsa and Osun States, Senators Douye Diri and Ademola Adeleke, respectively.

The global media company rated the performances of these governors as deserving of world recognition and commendation. The Forbes Best of Africa Award Ceremony took place during the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) Annual International Business Round Table at the Intercontinental Hotel Lisbon, Portugal, on June 28, 2024, celebrating outstanding leaders in Africa.

The prestigious event, organized by FIN, the knowledge partner of Forbes (Emerging Markets, USA), acknowledged exceptional leadership and achievement across various sectors.

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State is a two-term governor who began his second term in February 2024, while Governors Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State are serving their first terms.

Other awardees include:

• Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria
• Sven Thieme, Executive Chairman of Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group
• Clement Buari, Director of Strategy Management at the Central Bank of Nigeria

These awardees were nominated by the Foreign Investment Network (FIN), which also serves as the knowledge partner of Forbes (Emerging Markets, USA).

The ceremony featured esteemed speakers and investors, including Max Garza III, Chief Blockchain Officer at Faction AI, who expressed interest in building smart cities in Africa. Notable attendees included investors in solar plants and agriculture, as well as experts in renewable energy, finance, and diplomacy.

Prominent guests included:

• Miguel Henriques, MD of GoNeutral
• Chinnan Maclean-Dikwal, Vice Chairman of African Energy Council
• Solomon Mwamba, CEO of Majestic Coin
• Joschua Saphir, Global Ambassador of Mirozon Foundation
• Linda Pereira, Senior Partner and Chairwoman of Advantage Consultants Group
• Debo Ogunlami, President of Faction AI
• Farzam Kamalabadi
• Dr. Gonçalo Terenas
• Ms. Patience Ranami Abah, Esq.
• Samson Finance
• Juris Gulbis
• Beatriz Franck
• Simon Voelk
• Stefanie Xu
• Linda Aleknaite
• Dr. Eliana Medeiros

The Forbes Best of Africa Award celebrates leadership excellence and recognizes outstanding achievements in Africa. The event fostered meaningful connections and collaborations, paving the way for future business opportunities and growth in the region.

Honoured alongside Mutfwang were his Bayelsa and Osun State counterparts, Senators Diri Douye and Ademola Adeleke respectively for exemplary leadership Source: The Eagle Online

Forbes, the leading global media group has honoured Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang as one of the three best Nigerian governors providing good go… Source: TheNigeriaLawyer

Forbes honours Govs Mutfwang, Diri, others for exceptional visionary leadership. Source: Upshot Reports

Forbes, the leading global media group has honoured Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Douye Diri for providing good gover… Source: The Ideal