By Terhemba Daka, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has described his Special Adviser on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala as his son, stressing that his commitment to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda has never been in doubt.
The commendation came as Bwala’s kinsmen under the auspices of Borno South Stakeholders Forum honoured the Presidential spokesman in Abuja.
The kinsmen said he deserved the honour because of his contributions to the unity, progress, and development of the region and Borno State.
Bwala was among 16 other distinguished sons and daughters of Borno South extraction including Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd), who was, on Wednesday, honoured by the Forum at a lavish ceremony in Abuja, for their excellence in public and community service to the people.
Other honourees include Hajiya Inna Marya Ciroma – former Minister of Women Affairs, Chief Anjikwi Ciwar – former Registrar of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, Muktar Aliyu Betara – a member of the House of Representatives for Bayo, Biu, Kwaya Kusa, and Shani federal constituency, Dr Midala Usman Balami- Member, House of Representatives for Askira/Uba and Hawul, Chief Asta Paul Thahal, Hon Asabe Vilita-Bashir- Director General, Maryam Babangida Women Development Centre, Lucy Surhyel Newman- Consultant and Philanthropist, among others.
Represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, President Tinubu who was Special Guest of Honour at the ceremony declared “I am glad to note that one of the recipients of this award tonight is Daniel Hasan Bwala, my special adviser on media and policy communications. He is like a son to me.
“His commitment to my administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda is not in doubt,” President Tinubu said.
Tinubu said the outstanding recognition of Bwala and the other awardees has set a benchmark for Southern Borno, the state, and Nigeria.
“Your unwavering dedication, perseverance, and excellence have brought us to this moment. It is an honour to stand with you as we recognize those whose tireless efforts have set a benchmark for southern Borno, Borno, and Nigeria in general,” he said.
“Each award presented tonight is more than just a symbol of success. It is a testament to the commitment of long hours on unwavering determination that pushed the recipients forward.”
Tinubu, however, urged the organizers to take a moment to recognize the communities and the families who have supported and uplifted these extraordinary individuals.
According to the convener of the event Mallam Ishaya Malgwi, “By conferring this honour on Barrister Bwala, Borno South is celebrating not only his achievements but also the values of hard work, dedication, and excellence that he embodies.”
Bwala was appointed by President Tinubu in November 2024 as presidential spokesman.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the ceremony, Bwala said he was excited and humbled by the recognition and award by stakeholders from his community.
According to the presidential aide, aside from his previous achievements, the current recognition was a testament to the fact that the people of Southern Borno believe in the Tinubu administration and its commitment to transform Nigeria.
