Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has taken the top spot in BusinessDay's 2025 Governor of the Year ranking, according to research carried out by the publication.
The recognition places Zulum above his peers across Nigeria's 36 states, a significant nod given the enormous security and humanitarian challenges Borno has faced over the years due to insurgency in the northeast.
BusinessDay's annual governor rankings are closely watched as a barometer of leadership performance, drawing attention from policy circles and the Nigerian public alike.
With this latest honour, all eyes will be on what Zulum does next and whether his approach can offer a blueprint for governance in some of Nigeria's most difficult terrains.
Originally published by BusinessDay.