Below is a list of some of the numerous Prizes and Awards won by or presented to Prof. Sani Abubakar Lugga, the Waziri of Katsina.

Below is a list of some of the numerous Prizes and Awards won by or presented to Prof. Sani Abubakar Lugga, the Waziri of Katsina.

  1. Won Academic Prizes at Government College Katsina, and annual prizes for being the best Marketing Student (1974, 75, 76, 77) and for the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma courses (1975 & 77) at Kaduna Polytechnic.
  2. Presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Katsina State Government for serving successfully as the State Chairman of the Logistics Committee for the 1994 National Constitutional Conference Election (1994).
  3. Presented with a Special Duty Certificate of Appreciation under the seal of His Excellency the Military Administrator of Katsina State for meritorious services rendered as the Chairman of the Publicity Committee of the State EducationTrust Appeal Fund (1998).
  4. Presented with a Certificate of Honour by the Katsina Solidarity Association under the seal of His Highness the Emir of Katsina. (1996).
  5. Received a Merit Award from the Nigeria Union of Journalists (1997).
  6. Nominated for the Katsina State Merit Award by the Katsina Local GovernmentCouncil for meritorious contributions towards the social, economic and political development of the State and the promotion of peace and stability (1997).
  7. Honoured with the National Award of The Grand Patron of the Nigerian Youths by the Nigerian Youth Organization (1994).
  8. Awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Katsina State Students’ Association (1995).
  9. Received the Prestigious Award of the Premier Club of the Kaduna Polytechnic (1992).
  10. Awarded Life Membership of the Nigerian Association of Technological Students for exemplary services rendered as initially its National Public Relations Officer and later as its National Secretary (1975).
  11. Awarded a Certificate of Honour by the National Association of Kaduna State Students for leading it successfully for three years as National President(1976).
  12. Elected Man of the Year by the Katsina State Students Association (1994).
  13. Awarded a Certificate of Honour by the Nigerian Universities EducationStudents Association (1995).
  14. Awarded a Certificate of Honour by the African Daw’rah Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for meritorious services to Islam (1999).
  15. Awarded the People, State & Resource Magazine 2002 Development In Nigeria Merit Award (DINMA) (2002).
  16. Received the Community Development Mobiliser of the Year 2004 Award from the Katsina State Government for efforts towards self-help projects (2004).
  17. Awarded a Certificate of Honour by the Nigerian Society of Engineers, in recognition of meritorious contributions to the overall progress of the Engineering Practice in particular and the Nation in general (2005).
  18. Received an Award at the 24th National Conference Workshop of Nurses and Midwives for meritorious services that advance the Nursing and Midwifery professions (2005).
  19. Awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Yar’adua Educational Foundation for tremendous contributions to the development of Katsina State and Nigeria (2005).
  20. Awarded a Plaque of Honour for contributions to the development of Arabic and Islamic Education and the Shari’ah by the Old Students’ Association of Sir Usman Nagogo College of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Katsina, Katsina State (2006).
  21. Received a Certificate of Honour from the King Saud University Alumni, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for immense contributions to educational development (2006).
  22. Awarded a Plaque of Honour for contributions towards the development of education by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (2006).
  23. Received a Letter of Appreciation under the seal of His Excellency, the Governor of Katsina State, for Chairing one of the Sessions of the State Economic Summit (2006).
  24. Received an Academic Award for Academic Excellence from the National Association of Katsina State Students, Federal College of Education, Kano (2008).
  25. Awarded the Institute of Industrialists and Corporate Administrators Distinguished Merit Award for Service to Humanity (2008).
  26. Received a Certificate of Participation at the Northern Nigeria Economic and Investment Summit organised by the Conference of Northern States Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (2008).
  27. Received an Award of Honour from the National Association of Katsina State Students, Abdullahi Bayero Univerity, Kano, for being, “The Pioneer Behind The Creation Of Katsina University (the first Islamic University in Nigeria)” (2008).
  28. Received a Letter of Appreciation under the seal of the Secretary to the Government of Katsina State, for diligent participation and contribution in the Main Coronation Committee of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Katsina (2008).
  29. Awarded the News In Africa International Magazine 2009 Outstanding Leaders Gold Award for Community, Infrastructural, Human and Physical Development in Nigeria and the Africa Sub Region (2009).
  30. Received an Award of Excellence for Selfless Service to Humanity from the Forum of Federal Health Institutions’ Nurses & Midwives of Nigeria (2009).
  31. Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Arabic Students’ Association of Katsina University for wonderful contribution towards the development of the Arabic Language in the University (2009).
  32. Awarded the Platinum Standard Publications 2009 Nigerian Merit Gold Award for Productivity (NIMGAP) (2009).
  33. Received an Award of Honour from the Council of Ulama (Islamic Scholars) of Nigeria for great contributions to the development of the religion of Islam (2010).
  34. Received a Certificate of Paper Presentation on “Civics Education and Nation Building” at the National Conference of the Social Studies Association of Nigeria (2010).
  35. Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the National Association of Islamic Studies Students of Katsina University for contribution towards the development of the Association as its Grand Patron (2010).
  36. Conferment of Legacy of True Leadership Award by Africa Leadership News Magazine for hard work and achievements, especially in Humanitarian and Community Development with other numerous and commendable achievements (2011).
  37. Received a Certificate of Appreciation from Sheikh Tahir Usman Bauchi Foundation, Centre for Islamic Culture, Qur’an Memorisation and General Islamic Teachings for contribution towards the development of Qur’anic Education (2011).
  38. Received an Award of Excellence from National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies (2012).
  39. Awarded a Certificate of Participation in the International Workshop on Inter-Faith Moderation organised at Kuwait City by the International Moderation Centre of the Ministry of Awqaf (Endowment) and Islamic Affairs of the Kingdom of Kuwait (2012).
  40. Received a Letter of Appreciation under the seal of the National Patron of the National Network of Community and Youth Development, for chairing one of the Sessions of the South-South and South-East Unity Conference held in Akwa Ibom State (2012).
  41. Honoured by the prestigious LEADERSHIP Newspaper as one of THE TOP 50 NORTHERN PROFESSIONALS IN Nigeria (2013).
  42. Received a Certificate and a Plaque of Honour from Sir Usman Nagogo College of Arabic and Islamic Studies during its 50th Anniversary in recognition of contributions to the Propagation of Islam (2013).
  43. Nominated for the Conferment of the Fellowship Award of the Chartered Institute of Management Consultants (CIMC) Canada, (2013).
  44. Received a Certificate of Cognate Attendance at an International Islamic Conference in Fez, Kingdom of Morocco (2014).
  45. Honoured by the Northern Students’ Forum for bringing issue based Programmes towards the Development of Katsina State and the Entire Ummah (2015)
  46. Received Complimentary Award by the Chief of Army Staff, Federal Republic of Nigeria, as a Participant at the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference, Dutse, Jigawa State, (2015)
  47. Honoured with an Award of Excellence for being “Media Friendly” by DAAR Communications Plc., (AIT television, Ray Power radio, Daar Satellite, etc), (2016).
  48. Honoured with the 2016 National Islamic Heroes Award by the Qur’an Kareem Academy of the Nigeria International Institute for Islamic Affairs (2016).
  49. Honoured as an Adviser of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (2016)
  50. Received an Award as a “Pillar of Peace and Unity in Nigeria” jointly awarded by the Youth Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria 19 Northern States and Federal Capital Territory and the Christian Youths for Peace and Development Initiative (2017)
  51. Received Complimentary Honours Award by the Inspector General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria, as a Lead Paper Presenter at the National Security Summit, Abuja Federal Capital, (2017)
  52. Received Complimentary Honours Award by the Director General of National Institute, Kuru, Nigeria, as a Lecture Presenter to the Participants of Senior Executive Course, No. 40, 2028, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Nigeria (2018)
  53. Honoured by the National Library of Nigeria as The Most Compliant Legal Depositor in Katsina State (2018)
  54. Honoured by the Federal College of Education Katsina with an Award for Outstanding Contributions to Language Development and Cultural Heritage (2019)
  55. Received an Award from the Nigeria Union of Journalists for Kind Contributions to the Development of Youths in Katsina State; Close Association, Friendship and Untiring Support to Journalists (2019)
  56. Received an Award of Excellence for Services to Humanity from Mizani Publications Nigeria Limited, Publishers of Al-Mizan and Pointer Express Newspapers (2020)
  57. Received an Appreciation Award by the Dikko College (Government College Katsina) Old Boys’ Association, for being the Patron of Waziri House and the Pioneer Secretary General of the National Old Boys’ Association, (2021)
  58. Received Special Complimentary Award by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Federal Republic of Nigeria, on behalf of its Council, Management and Staff of the Institute as the Guest Speaker at its Management Retreat at Ilorin, Kwara State of Nigeria (2022)
  59. Honoured by the President and Commander of Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR with the National Honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) (October 2022).
  60. Received a Special Recognition Award by Zuri’ar Waziri Haruna (Waziri Haruna Dynasty) in recognition of Great Contributions in Supporting, Promoting and Cementing Family Ties of Zuri’ar Waziri Haruna (2023)
  61. Received an Award of Merit by the Nigerian Institute of Management, as a Lead Paper Presenter at its Katsina 2023 North-West Zonal Summit, (2023)
  62. Received Honours Award by the Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano, Nigeria, for Exemplary Dedication and Invaluable Contribution to the Development of the University as its Chairman of the Committee for its Founding (2023)
  63. Received Honours Award by the Borno Emirate Concerned Citizens Forum on behalf of His Eminence the Shehu of Borno for being the Lead Paper Presenter at the Maiden Kanem-Borno Cultural Summit 2024 held at Maiduguri (2024)
  64. Received Complimentary Award by Coalition of Northern Groups for the Paper Presented at the Two Days Round Table Technical Discussion on Insecurity in Northern Nigeria, held at Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Asokoro, Abuja Federal Capital, (2024)
  65. Received an Award of Academic Excellence and Lead Paper Presenter at its Annual General Meeting by the Alumni of Kaduna Polytechnic (2024)
  66. Won Prizes in athletics and other sports and received several other awards from many governmental and non-governmental organizations (various dates).

Below is a list of some of the numerous Honorary Governmental, Private and Political Appointments held by Prof. Sani Lugga, the Waziri of Katsina.

  1. Served as National Public Relations Officer and later Acting National Secretary of the Nigerian Association of Technological Students (1974-1975).
  2. Elected National Presidentof National Association of Kaduna State Students (now Katsina and Kaduna States) (1974 – 1976).
  3. Served as Kaduna Area Council Chairman and Member of the National Executive Council of Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (1974-1976).
  4. Elected as the first Kaduna State Chairman and Deputy National Chairman of the Youth Wing of the National Party of Nigeria NPN (1979 -1981).
  5. Served as Publicity Secretary of Katsina-Daura Youth Association. (1982-1986).
  6. Served previously as Publicity Secretary and later as National Secretary of Katsina Government College Old Boys’ Association. (1983- 1993).
  7. Appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Katsina Investments Ltd, Katsina Agricultural Co. Ltd., Management and Industrial Services Ltd., Newsworld Publications Ltd., and Lugga Press Ltd. (various dates).
  8. Appointed as a Member of Katsina State Committee on Industrial Projects by Katsina State Government (1988).
  9. Elected as the first Katsina State Chairman of Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (1988-1990)
  10. Elected as the National Secretary of Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (1992).
  11. Appointed as the Chairman of the Planning and Organizing Sub-Committee of Katsina State Appeal Fund (Gidauniyar Jihar Katsina) (1991).
  12. Elected as the Katsina State Treasurer of the National Republican Convention (1993).
  13. Appointed as Chairman of Katsina State Flood Relief Committee (1994).
  14. Appointed as an Executive Council Member of Katsina State Branch of the Nigerian Council of Ulama (Council of Muslim Scholars) (1994).
  15. Served as Member of the Governing Board of Othman Fodio College for Arabic and Islamic Studies, Katsina (1994-2000).
  16. Appointed as the Chairman of the Publicity Committee of Katsina State EducationAppeal Fund(1997).
  17. Serving as Trustee and Secretary  General  of  Katsina  Islamic  Foundation,  the  proprietors and promoters  of  the  first  Islamic  University  in  Nigeria,  the  Katsina  University  (1999  to  date).
  18. Appointed as the  fifth  WAZIRI  OF  KATSINA  by  His  Royal  Highness   the  Emir  of  Katsina, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Kabir Usman, CFR,  on 26th  October  2002 and traditionally turbaned by HRH the Emir on 28th December 2002.
  19. Appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Katsina State Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture(2003).
  20. Appointed by Katsina State Government as the Chairman of Katsina State Committee on Employment (2004).
  21. Appointed as the Chairman of the Hospital Friends’ Committee of the Federal Specialist Hospital Katsina. (2004).
  22. Appointed by Katsina State Government as a Member of the State Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy (2004).
  23. Appointed as a Member of the Governing Council of Katsina University (2005).
  24. Appointed as a Member of Katsina University Board of Trustees (2005)
  25. Appointed as a Delegate to the International Conference of Polio Eradication held in Cairo, Republic of Egypt (2006).
  26. Appointed as a Delegate to the International Maulud (Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) Birthday celebration) held in Tripoli (Libya) and Timbuktu (Mali) (2006).
  27. Appointed as a Grand Patron of the Nigerian Civil Defence Corps (2008).
  28. Appointed as a Grand Patron of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) (2008).
  29. Appointed as a Member representing the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs on the Board of the National Orientation Agency, Abuja (2010).
  30. Appointed as a Special Adviser to the Association of Christians, Muslims and African Traditional Religion in Nigeria (2012).
  31. Appointed as a Member representing the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs on the Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation (2012).
  32. Appointed as a Member of the Presidential Committee on Dialogue and Peaceful Resolution of Security Challenges in the North (2013).
  33. Appointed as the Grand Patron of Nigeria Union of Journalists (2012)
  34. Appointed as a Member of the State Committee on National Dialogue by the Katsina State Government (2013).
  35. Appointed as the Chairman of the Social Welfare and Disaster Relief Committee of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (2013).
  36. Appointed as a Member of the General Purpose Committee of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (2014).
  37. Appointed as a Member of the Presidential Committee on Continued Dialogue and Resolution of Security Challenges in the North (2014).
  38. Appointed into the Board of Trustees of Islamic Green Club, Nigeria, (2015)
  39. Appointed as a Member of Al-Qalam University Board of Trustees (2016).
  40. Appointed as the Patron of the Society for the Unity of Muslims in Nigeria (2016)
  41. Appointed as an Advisor to the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (2016)
  42. Appointed as a Member of the National Amirul Hajj Team for the Hajj Exercise In Saudi Arabia (2016)
  43. Appointed as the Chairman of the Interim Governing Council of the At-Tanzeel University, Kano, Nigeria (2017)
  44. Appointed as a member of the Executive Committee of Interfaith Initiative for Peace under the Chairmanship of His Eminence Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, and the co-chairmanship of His Eminence Cardinal Onaiyekan, CON. (2017)
  45. Appointed as a Registered Trustee of Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace under the distinguished chairmanship of His Eminence Cardinal Onaiyekan, CON (2018)
  46. Appointed as the Consultant in charge of the National Secretariat of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (2019)
  47. Appointed as a Member of the Presidential Committee to Study the Recommendations and Implementation Strategies on Strengthening Internal Security Framework and Community Policing in Nigeria (2019)
  48. Appointed as Patron of Zauren Ci Gaban Jihar Katsina, a Progressive Development Initiative for Katsina State (2019)
  49. Appointed as Grand Patron of Kaduna Polytechnic Alumni Association (2020)
  50. Appointed as Chairman of Museums and Monuments Friends Cooperative Society (2021)
  51. Appointed Chairman of Katsina State Technical Committee on Community Policing (2021)
  52. Appointed as a Trustee of The Readers’ Hub (2022)
  53. Appointed the Chairman of Katsina State Coffee Tables Books Committee by the Katsina State Government (2024)
  54. Patron of Katsina State Students’ Association, Nigerian Universities EducationStudents’ Association, Kaduna Polytechnic Marketing Students’ Association, Ahmadu Bello University Agricultural Students’ Association, Gamji Memorial Club, Katsina Games Club, Nigeria Union of Journalists, etc., (various dates).
  55. Served as an Executive Council/Committee Member of the Nigeria Institute of Management, Nigeria Marketing Association, Kaduna and Katsina Chambers of Commerce, Mines and Agriculture, and Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (various dates).
  56. Serving as Grand Patron of Katsina Zakkat Committee, Muslim Corpers’ Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Aid Group of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (various dates).
  57. Officiated at numerous  occasions  as  Guest  of  Honour,  Chairman  or  Guest  Speaker (various dates).