09/06/2026
The Mayor of Benakuma, honoured as the Most Resilient Municipal Administrator
Mayor Ihimbru Solomon Kudi, of the Benakuma Council emerged as one of the over two hundred laureates of The Voice decennal trendsetters. The award was channeled through the Mayor of Wum Council, Dighambong Anthony Mvo to the Benakuma mayor for being " the best municipal manager for your ability to maintain administrative continuity and progress despite the hurdles. By fostering a culture of excellence within the Benakuma council, you have ensured that developrnental projects are overseen with precision and transparency. This award celebrates your performant approach to public service, proving that disciplined leadership is the most effective tool for unlocking the developmental" according to The Voice Newspaper, May 30, 2026. On behalf of the Mayor, the award was handed to his son, Will Brain Kudi.
It should be noted that the Mayor of Benakuma Council has championed development in his municipality even in the midst of the turbulent Anglophone crisis marked by security threats. The Mayor has been on the ground, leading micro and macro projects in education, economic survival and social development. They include constructions of roads, water, schools, installation of solar panels in Benakuma town, distribution of medication and and medical instruments in the various districts and health centres in the municipality, distribution of farm equipments to farmers including tricycles and cassava milling mechines.
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