North Sumatra receives award for most meritorious development program in the category ‘Acceleration of basic services and equitable regional development’
The Provincial Government of North Sumatra (Pemprov), led by Governor Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution, has received the award for most meritorious development program in the category ‘Acceleration of basic services and equitable regional development’.
The award was granted in recognition of the success of the Provincial Government of North Sumatra in promoting equitable development and accelerating basic services in various regions.
Under the leadership of Governor Bobby Nasution, North Sumatra’s development direction focuses on prioritizing remote areas, including the islands of Nias and Sipiongot.
The acceleration of services is achieved by prioritizing the sectors of education, healthcare, agriculture and food security, infrastructure, and regional and economic development. Governor Bobby Nasution accepted the award during the Detik Sumatera Awards 2026 in the Grand Ballroom of the Trans Hotel in Jakarta on Friday, August 28, 2026.
“We are actually receiving this award for civil servants in the same category. We are all servants, and that is why I want to thank you for this award, which is truly our duty,” said Bobby.
Ardhi Suryadi, editor-in-chief of Detikcom, expressed his appreciation for all the award winners in his speech. He stated that the winners have worked hard and brought about change in the region.
The Detik Sumatera Awards 2026 are an event to show appreciation for various parties that have made a substantial contribution to regional progress.
The award winners come from diverse backgrounds, including prominent figures, local governments, regional enterprises (BUMD), and other institutions.
“Thank you for choosing to keep moving, to keep working, and to keep giving your best. They may not always ask to be remembered, but their work deserves our appreciation,” said Ardhi.
In addition to the provincial government of North Sumatra, some 20 other awards were presented to inspiring individuals and institutions.
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Various prizes were awarded in different categories, including the Praiseworthy Business Program Award, the Praiseworthy Economic Program Award, the Praiseworthy Development Innovation Program Award, and the Progress Accelerator Figure Award. ***rel
Sumatera Utara Raih Anugerah Program Inovasi Pembangunan Terpuji Kategori Percepatan Layanan Dasar dan Pemerataan Pembangunan Daerah
Pemerintah Provinsi (Pemprov) Sumatera Utara (Sumut) dipimpin Gubernur Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution meraih Anugerah Program Inovasi Pembangunan Terpuji Kategori Percepatan Layanan Dasar dan Pemerataan Pembangunan Daerah.
Penghargaan tersebut diberikan atas dinilai berhasilnya Pemprov Sumut mendorong pemerataan pembangunan dan mempercepat layanan dasar di berbagai wilayah.
Di bawah kepemimpinan Gubernur Bobby Nasution, arah pembangunan Sumatera Utara dinilai memprioritaskan wilayah terpencil, termasuk Kepulauan Nias dan Sipiongot.
Percepatan pelayanan dilakukan dengan menempatkan sektor pendidikan, kesehatan, pertanian dan ketahanan pangan, infrastruktur, serta pengembangan kawasan dan ekonomi daerah sebagai prioritas.
Penghargaan tersebut diterima Gubernur Bobby Nasution pada acara Detik Sumatera Awards 2026 di Grand Ballroom Trans Hotel, Jakarta, Jumat (28/8/2026).
“Ini kami dikasih (penghargaan) sebenarnya pelayan-pelayan masyarakat yang kategorinya sama. Ini pelayan semua dan oleh karena itu, terima kasih sudah memberikan kami penghargaan yang sebenarnya ini adalah tugas, memang tugas kami semua,” ujar Bobby.
Pemimpin Redaksi detikcom Ardhi Suryadi dalam sambutannya mengapresiasi seluruh penerima anugerah. Menurutnya, para peraih penghargaan telah bekerja nyata dan menghadirkan perubahan bagi daerah.
Detik Sumatera Awards 2026 merupakan ajang apresiasi bagi berbagai pihak yang dinilai memberikan kontribusi nyata bagi kemajuan daerah. Penerima penghargaan berasal dari berbagai kalangan, mulai dari tokoh, pemerintah daerah, BUMD, hingga lembaga lainnya.
“Terima kasih telah memilih untuk terus bergerak, terus bekerja, dan terus memberikan yang terbaik. Mereka mungkin tidak selalu meminta untuk dikenang, tetapi kerja mereka layak untuk kita apresiasi,” kata Ardhi.
Selain Pemprov Sumut, sekitar 20 penghargaan lainnya diberikan kepada figur dan lembaga inspiratif. Sejumlah kategori penghargaan yang diserahkan antara lain Anugerah Program Bisnis Terpuji, Anugerah Program Ekonomi Terpuji, Anugerah Program Inovasi Pembangunan Terpuji, dan Anugerah Figur Akselerator Kemajuan. ***rel
