Adamawa Bags National Recognition Award for Cooperative Development
By Mohammed Ismail
Adamawa State has received national recognition for its contributions to cooperative development, emerging as a recipient of the 2026 Recognition Award presented by the Institute of Cooperative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON).
The award was conferred on the Adamawa State Chapter of the institute during its 2026 National Conference held from November 2 to 6 at ASSBIFI Hall, Ikeja, Lagos.
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The recognition acknowledges the state’s efforts in strengthening cooperative institutions, promoting professionalism and advancing cooperative activities as instruments of economic empowerment and development.
The Adamawa delegation to the five-day conference was led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Entrepreneurship Development, Dr. Yusufu Peter Adilbakirya.
The conference, themed “Strengthening Nigerian Cooperatives for Economic Resilience, Financial Inclusion and National Development: The Role of Stakeholders,” brought together government officials, cooperative practitioners and other stakeholders to examine ways of repositioning the sector for greater economic impact.
Discussions focused on professionalism, digital transformation, effective administration, institutional accountability, good governance and the adoption of international best practices in cooperative management.
Addressing participants, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security highlighted the strategic importance of cooperative societies in driving agricultural development, strengthening food security, expanding financial inclusion and empowering economically disadvantaged citizens.
Participants also emphasised the need for transparent leadership, efficient institutional management and digital innovation to improve accountability, operational efficiency and service delivery across the cooperative sector.
The presentation of the award to Adamawa was one of the major highlights of the conference, underscoring the state’s growing profile in cooperative development.
The honour also highlights the role of cooperative institutions in supporting small-scale businesses, creating employment opportunities, improving access to affordable financing and promoting sustainable economic growth.
The conference also offered participating states an opportunity to exchange experiences, share successful models and explore innovative strategies for improving cooperative administration and service delivery.
Adamawa’s participation is expected to provide additional impetus to ongoing efforts to build a stronger, more inclusive and professionally managed cooperative sector capable of expanding economic opportunities and improving livelihoods across the state.
The award further places a national spotlight on the importance of sustained investment in cooperative institutions as a viable pathway to entrepreneurship development, grassroots economic empowerment and inclusive growth.
