By Samson Obande, Lafia.
The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Comrade Agbashi Gabriel, has received a national award as “Best Commissioner in Nigeria”.
The groundbreaking award was presented to him yesterday, July 10, 2026, at the State Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Lafia.
According to The National Leadership Awards, the honour was in recognition of the commissioner’s purposeful leadership and his steadfast support for the Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule.
The organization said the commissioner’s contributions to governance and service delivery informed his nomination for the prestigious national award.
Based on the directive of the National Leadership Awards, Comrade Agbashi will be formally decorated at the Nigerian Merit House, 22 Aguiyi Ironsi Road, Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Speaking after receiving the award, the commissioner dedicated the honour to God Almighty and His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Alhaji Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, His family, the people of Agbashi and Doma South, the entire people of Nasarawa State and Nigeria
The award adds to recent recognitions of Nasarawa State officials for outstanding performance in public service under the current administration.
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