CICAN to Honor Governors for Economic Contributions in 2026

The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) will honor Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, and Dikko Radda of Katsina State with the Awards of Excellence as part of its 20th anniversary celebration. Scheduled for October 20, 2026, at the Executive Hall of Barcelona Hotel in Abuja, the event will commence at 10:00 a.m. and will include a national dialogue themed “FG’s $1 Trillion Economy: Role of Policy Makers, Stakeholders and Media in Its Actualisation.” The awards recognize the recipients' significant contributions to economic development, industrial growth, and trade facilitation in Nigeria.

The celebration will also feature attendance from the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, and other key figures from various sectors. The CICAN anniversary marks two decades of commitment to specialized journalism in commerce, industry, trade, and economic development.