NIGERIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS GOV. LAWAL FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN ZAMFARA

PRESS STATEMENT

NIGERIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS GOV. LAWAL FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN ZAMFARA STATE.

Governor Dauda Lawal has been honored with the prestigious Leadership and Community Service Award by the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) in recognition of his exemplary leadership.

On Saturday, the chamber celebrated its 65th anniversary, inaugurated its 20th president, and honored deserving Americans and Nigerians with awards at the Lagos Continental Hotel in Lagos state.

A statement by the spokesperson of the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce is a trade organization that operates on a membership basis and is Nigeria’s first bilateral chamber of commerce.

The statement added that Governor Lawal was honored by the chamber alongside the Governors of Akwa Ibom, Kaduna, and Lagos state.

“Yesterday in Lagos, the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) held its 65th anniversary with the inauguration of Alhaji Sheriff Balogun as the 20th President of the chamber.

“The event, themed ‘The Power of Cooperation: 65 Years of Optimizing Nigerian-American Economic Relations’ was attended by senior officials from both the United States and Nigeria, alongside key members of the business community.”

“The chamber acknowledged Governor Lawal’s support for commerce in Zamfara State, particularly in agriculture.”

“The award was presented to the Governor in recognition of his exemplary leadership, impressive academic achievements, and unwavering commitment to addressing insecurity.”

“The chamber also commended Governor Dauda Lawal for making the lives of the Zamfara people better by prioritizing healthcare delivery, education, agriculture, and empowerment initiatives.”

In his acceptance speech, Governor Dauda Lawal reaffirmed his dedication to improving the lives of Zamfara State residents through enhanced service delivery.

“I want to thank the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce leadership for finding me worthy of this recognition. It will encourage me to do more. This is for all the people of Zamfara State.”

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
April 13, 2025