Gwer West Chairman Bags National Security Excellence Award in Abuja

By Genesis Ogiri

ABUJA — The Executive Chairman of Gwer West Local Government Area, Hon. Ormin Torsar Victor, has been honoured with the prestigious National Security Excellence Award as the Overall Best in Nigeria on Security by Rootswatch Magazine.

The award was presented during the 24th Distinguished Local Government Chairmen Merit Award ceremony held on June 3, 2026, at the esteemed Nigeria Merit Award House, where outstanding local government administrators from across the country were celebrated for excellence in grassroots governance and service delivery.


Announcing the award, Prince Bayode Ojo said Hon. Victor was carefully selected following a rigorous assessment of his leadership record, commitment to grassroots development, and notable achievements in enhancing security within Gwer West Local Government Area.

According to the organizers, the award recognizes exceptional local government chairmen whose policies and initiatives have contributed significantly to peace, security, and sustainable community development. Hon. Victor's administration was commended for strengthening local security mechanisms, promoting community engagement, and fostering cooperation among relevant stakeholders in maintaining law and order.

Rootswatch Magazine, organizers of the annual Distinguished Local Government Chairmen Merit Award, is renowned for recognizing outstanding council chairmen among Nigeria's 774 local government areas. The selection process involves public nominations, independent assessments, and evaluations aimed at identifying leaders who have demonstrated excellence in grassroots governance.

Speaking shortly after receiving the award, Hon. Victor expressed gratitude to the organizers for the recognition, describing it as an honour not only to his administration but also to the people of Gwer West who have continued to support the pursuit of peace, unity, and development across the local government.

He dedicated the award to residents of Gwer West and reaffirmed his commitment to implementing policies that strengthen security, improve public welfare, and accelerate development at the grassroots level.

Observers at the event noted that the honour reflects the growing national recognition of Hon. Victor's leadership and underscores the critical role of local governments in addressing security challenges and promoting sustainable development across Nigeria.

The recognition places the Gwer West council chairman among a distinguished group of local government leaders whose contributions to governance and public service have earned national acclaim.

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