Amb. Dr. Mubarak Ahmad Tijjani Bags Plato Excellence Award for Emerging Politician
By Ayshatu S. Rabo
Ambassador Dr. Mubarak Ahmad Tijjani has been honoured with the Plato Excellence Award for Emerging Politician of the Year 2025, in recognition of his visionary leadership, competence, and patriotic commitment to national development.
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The award, presented under the Plato Leadership Awards, celebrates Dr. Tijjani as a leading figure among the rising generation of Nigerian leaders whose approach to governance is driven by policy, ethics, and long-term national interest.
According to the citation, Dr. Tijjani brings a strong foundation in industrial technology and strategic enterprise into public service, adopting a pragmatic and solutions-oriented leadership style.
His contributions and advocacy focus on economic modernization, sustainable infrastructure development, youth empowerment, and national security key pillars considered critical to Nigeria’s progress.
The award committee further noted that his leadership philosophy, anchored on wisdom, moderation, and justice, represents a clear departure from politics as usual.
Instead, Dr. Tijjani is seen as a proponent of purposeful, policy-driven governance aimed at achieving lasting national development.
Recognized as a unifying force across regional and ideological divides, Dr. Tijjani has continued to demonstrate that ethical leadership remains a powerful tool for unlocking Nigeria’s immense potential.
His clarity of purpose, innovative thinking, and unwavering dedication to national progress were highlighted as core reasons for the honour.
Speaking shortly after receiving the award, Dr. Tijjani expressed deep appreciation to Nigeria News Magazine for finding him worthy of the recognition. He described the award as a motivation to do more in service to the nation.
He dedicated the award to Nigerian youths, commending their resilience, hard work, and determination despite prevailing socio economic challenges. According to him, the future of Nigeria rests on the energy, creativity, and commitment of its young population.
Dr. Tijjani also dedicated the award to his mentor, the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), whom he described as a leader he looks up to for guidance, discipline, and patriotic service to Nigeria.
The Plato Excellence Award for Emerging Politician of the Year 2025 places Amb. Dr. Mubarak Ahmad Tijjani among a select group of leaders identified as shaping the future of governance and leadership in Nigeria.
Amb. Dr. Mubarak Ahmad Tijjani Bags Plato Excellence Award for Emerging Politician