Abaribe, Oshiomhole, Natasha Akpoti, Others to Receive Top Honours at 2026 National Legislative Awards in Abuja

Abaribe, Oshiomhole, Natasha Akpoti, Others to Receive Top Honours at 2026 National Legislative Awards in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria – Prominent Nigerian lawmakers, including Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have been named among the distinguished legislators to be honoured at the 2026 National Legislative Awards, scheduled to take place on July 9, 2026, in Abuja.

The prestigious event, organised by HallowMace Africa in partnership with ERGAF Africa, the International Goodwill Ambassador Club, and the IsabellaAyuk Foundation, aims to celebrate outstanding leadership, parliamentary excellence, and exceptional public service.

Celebrating Excellence in Nigeria's Legislature

With the theme "Celebrating Distinguished Leadership, Parliamentary Excellence, and Public Service," the awards will recognise lawmakers, parliamentary staff, legislative aides, and journalists who have made significant contributions to strengthening Nigeria's democratic institutions.

According to a statement signed by the Head of Public Communications Desk of HallowMace Africa, Ambassador Oguh Hyginus John, the winners were selected through a transparent process that combined public online voting with consultations involving key parliamentary stakeholders.

These stakeholders included the National Assembly Press Corps, the Nigerian Conference of Speakers, the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), and the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASLAF).

Full List of Outstanding National Assembly Awardees

South-East

- Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe – Most Outstanding Senator

- Hon. Chike Okafor – Most Outstanding House of Representatives Member

South-South

- Senator Adams Oshiomhole – Most Outstanding Senator

- Hon. Inombek Awaji-Abiante – Most Outstanding House Member

South-West

- Senator Solomon Olamilekan (Joint Winner)

- Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (Joint Winner)

- Hon. Bamidele Salam – House of Representatives Award

North-Central

- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan – Outstanding Senator

- Hon. Jonathan Gaza – Outstanding House Member

North-East

- Senator Mohammed Monguno

- Hon. Ahmadu Usman Jaha

North-West

- Senator Sunday Katung

- Hon. Sada Soli

State Assembly Speakers Also Honoured

Several Speakers of State Houses of Assembly have also been recognised for exceptional legislative leadership, including:

- Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze (Anambra)

- Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor (Delta)

- Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin (Oyo)

- Rt. Hon. Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji (Niger)

- Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman (Bauchi)

- Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu (Jigawa)

A Special Recognition and Long Service Achievement Award will be presented to Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, in recognition of his years of dedicated legislative service.

Parliamentary Staff, Legislative Aides and Journalists Recognised

The organisers also announced awards for outstanding parliamentary professionals.

Among the recipients are:

- Dr. Cornelius Ikalumhe – Outstanding Senate Parliamentary Staff

- Mr. Paul Adara Adiwu – Outstanding House Parliamentary Staff

- Hajia Hauwa M. Lamin – Outstanding Legislative Aide

- Mr. Agwunobi Peter Anochie – Outstanding Legislative Aide

In the media category:

- Oyediya Agwu Nancy Urum (AIT) – Outstanding Senate Parliamentary Correspondent

- Joke Adisa (TVC) – Outstanding House of Representatives Correspondent

- Comrade Babalola Lukman Laleye (Emporium) – Outstanding Parliamentary Reporter (New Media)

Senate Leaders, National Figures Expected in Abuja

The awards ceremony will take place at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Former Senate President of the Third Republic, Senator Ameh Ebute, will chair the event.

Among the expected dignitaries are:

- Senate President Godswill Akpabio

- Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas

- Former Senate President Bukola Saraki

Organisers Praise Award Recipients

HallowMace Africa described the awardees as legislators and parliamentary professionals who have demonstrated excellence in lawmaking, constituency representation, accountability, and democratic governance.

According to the organisers:

«"These finalists have demonstrated uncommon dedication to legislative due process, constituency representation, and the advancement of democratic values. We appreciate the Nigerian public, media organisations, and parliamentary partners for ensuring a transparent and credible selection process. July 9, 2026, will be a night dedicated to celebrating legislative excellence."»

The 2026 National Legislative Awards are expected to bring together lawmakers, policymakers, civil society leaders, diplomats, journalists, and distinguished guests from across Nigeria to celebrate excellence in public service and democratic leadership.

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