Nigeria, May 5 -- Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni and his Ogun and Plateau States counterparts, Dapo Abiodun and Caleb Mutfwang, were among the awardees honoured at the 13th edition of the annual Independent Newspapers Limited (INL) Awards on Saturday.

The award ceremony, titled 'Celebrating Excellence,' took place at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos.

It saw dignitaries receive the INL Awards for 2023 in recognition of their contributions in various sectors in the country.

While Mr Buni was honoured as the Man of the Year, Mr Abiodun was honoured as the Tech Innovative Governor of the Year.

Mr Mutfwang of Plateau State received the award for Governor of the Year (Community Empowerment), while the Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas,...