Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has been honoured with the 2025 Nigerian Icon of Good Governance (NIGG) Award by the Nigerian Books of Record (NBR) and inducted into its Hall of Fame.
The award was presented to him on Thursday, August 28, in Ede, Osun State, in recognition of his commitment to transparency, accountability, and people-focused leadership.
Director General of NBR, Prof. David David, said the NIGG Award was designed to celebrate leaders whose policies deliver measurable impact across key areas, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic empowerment.
“By honouring leaders like Governor Adeleke, we inspire others to use power for national development, minimize corruption, and foster transparency,” he stated.
The Hall of Fame induction, according to NBR, is reserved for transformational leaders whose contributions leave a lasting mark on Nigeria’s development.
Since assuming office in November 2022, Governor Adeleke has implemented a five-point agenda anchored on workers’ welfare, infrastructure renewal, social policies, economic empowerment, and agro-industrial growth. His administration has delivered road projects, upgraded health centres, expanded social welfare programmes, and cleared pension arrears, while also achieving debt reduction and significant growth in internally generated revenue.
In his acceptance speech, Adeleke thanked the Nigerian Books of Record and the people of Osun, pledging to sustain what he described as an “unmatched legacy of performance.”
The event was attended by the Deputy Governor of Osun, members of the State Executive Council, the Speaker and members of the House of Assembly, traditional rulers, industry leaders, and other dignitaries.
