Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, was among the distinguished recipients of the Good Governance Award at the 2024 Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards held in Lagos.
The prestigious event, marked by glamour and celebration, recognized eminent Nigerians across various sectors for their exceptional contributions to national development and excellence in service.
Governor Soludo was honoured alongside his counterparts—Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Abba Yusuf (Kano), Diri Duoye (Bayelsa), Abiodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), and Umar Namadi (Jigawa)—in recognition of their commitment to good governance and impactful leadership in their respective states.
The Vanguard Awards, which have become a benchmark for celebrating national icons, took time to highlight the transformative work of Soludo in Anambra, particularly in areas such as infrastructural development, security reforms, education, and the digitization of governance systems.
In his welcome remarks, Editor of Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Eze Anaba, emphasized that the honourees were selected for their excellence and tangible impact. “Getting this cast of awardees was like looking for a needle in a haystack… Our awardees have set exemplary standards through their dedication, creativity, and passion,” he said.
The event was chaired by respected banker and entrepreneur, Mr. Atedo Peterside, who praised the quality of the awardees and commended Vanguard for its consistency and legacy in Nigerian journalism for over four decades.
Governor Soludo’s recognition at the Vanguard Awards adds to a growing list of accolades for his technocratic approach to governance, evidence-based policymaking, and vision for a livable and prosperous Anambra.
