{
  "id": 19024275,
  "title": "Adamawa Wins ICOPRON Recognition Award 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/adamawa-wins-icopron-recognition-award-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T20:17:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/adamawa-wins-icopron-recognition-award-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Adamawa State has been honored with a national Recognition Award for its dedication to cooperative development. This acknowledgment came during the Institute of Cooperative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON) 2026 National Conference in Lagos, held from November 2 to 6, 2026. The award ceremony took place at ASSBIFI Hall, Ikeja, Lagos, on November 6, 2026. Led by Dr. Yusufu Peter Adilbakirya, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Entrepreneurship Development, the delegation from Adamawa State showcased the state’s commitment to advancing cooperative institutions. The conference, themed \"Strengthening Nigerian Cooperatives for Economic Resilience, Financial Inclusion and National Development: The Role of Stakeholders,\" brought together professionals and stakeholders to discuss strategies for enhancing cooperative administration and boosting the sector’s contribution to national economic growth. Discussions focused on professionalism, digitalization, efficient management, good governance, and the incorporation of international best practices to improve cooperative societies’ efficiency, transparency, and sustainability. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security highlighted the pivotal role of cooperative societies in agricultural development, economic empowerment, financial inclusion, and food security. Participants emphasized the necessity of transparent leadership, robust institutional management, and digital innovation to enhance accountability and service delivery within the cooperative sector. The Recognition Award to Adamawa State’s Chapter highlighted the state’s progress in strengthening cooperative development, underscoring the sector’s growing importance in fostering entrepreneurship, generating employment, expanding access to finance, and promoting sustainable economic growth in the region. The conference also facilitated exchanges among participating states, allowing them to share best practices and innovative approaches to cooperative management and development. Adamawa State’s involvement is anticipated to bolster ongoing initiatives to cultivate a more inclusive, professionally managed, and sustainable cooperative sector, ultimately supporting economic empowerment and improving livelihoods across the state.",
  "summary": "Adamawa State has received national recognition for its contributions to cooperative development following the presentation of a Recognition Award to the state chapter of the Institute of Cooperative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON) at the institute’s 2026 National Conference in Lagos. The award, presented during the five-day conference held from November 2 to 6, 2026, at […]",
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}