As part of activities leading to the grand finale of the 11th Plateau Man of the Year Awards (PMYA), COA Media has unveiled the PMYA Excellence in Leadership Roundtable — a high-level discourse designed to deepen conversations on leadership, legacy, and sustainable excellence.
The roundtable is scheduled for Friday, 6th February 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and will take place at Crest Hotel & Garden, Jos, Plateau State, just two days before the main Award and Gala Night.
According to the Convener, Amb. Cletus Akhimien, the Leadership Roundtable is being held in honour of the enduring legacy of CP Joseph Dechi Gomwalk, pioneer Military Governor of the former Benue-Plateau State, whose leadership ethos continues to influence ethical governance and purposeful public service.
This year’s theme, “Foundations of Excellence: Lessons from GOMWALK, Leading for Tomorrow,” draws inspiration from historic leadership principles that have shaped both national and subnational development, while projecting lessons for future leaders.
Amb. Akhimien emphasized that the roundtable goes beyond celebration, as it seeks to foster dialogue around character-based leadership, legacy building, and preparing the next generation for responsible stewardship.
The PMYA Leadership Roundtable forms a major highlight of PMYA @ 11, coinciding with Plateau State’s 50th anniversary, further reinforcing the platform’s mission to honour excellence and inspire future leadership culture.
The main Plateau Man of the Year Awards holds on Sunday, 8th February 2026, where outstanding individuals, women, and institutions will be recognized for contributions to service, leadership, and societal development across the state.
Organisers encouraged stakeholders, civic actors, and the public to participate in the roundtable, describing it as a fitting prelude to Plateau State’s most prestigious celebration of excellence.
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https://pmya.coamedia.com.ng/roundtable
