The National Legislative Awards 2026*

*The National Legislative Awards 2026* 

*HallowMace Africa And Partners Unveil Final Shortlisted Nominees For The July 2026 National Legislative Awards Conferments*

*Theme: Celebrating Distinguished Leadership, Parliamentary Excellence, and Public Service*

ABUJA, NIGERIA. In anticipation of the prestigious National Legislative Award ceremony scheduled for  9th of July 2026 at the NAF Conference Center, Abuja, the HallowMace Africa and its partners have officially released the final shortlisted lists of awardees (Voting Category).

Following a rigorous and transparent process that combined public online voting with extensive consultations with key parliamentary stakeholder groups, including the NASS Press Corps, the Nigerian Conference of Speakers, the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), and the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASLAF). The Foundation and it's partners are proud to present the outstanding individuals whose legislative impact and service to the nation have earned them this recognition.

These finalists represent the pinnacle of legislative diligence across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones.

*1. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: Most Outstanding Lawmakers*

Selected via public voting & NASS Press Corps consultations

*South East*

*Senate:* Sen. Enyinnaya Abariba

*House of Representatives:* Hon. Chike Okafor

*South South*

*Senate:* Sen. Adams Oshiomole

*House of Representatives:* Hon. Inombek Awaji-Abiante

*South West*

*Senate:* Sen. Solomon Olamilekan and Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (tie)

*House of Representatives:* Hon. Bamidele Salam

*North Central*

*Senate:* Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduanghan

*House of Representatives:* Hon. Jonathan G. Gaza

*North East*

*Senate:* Sen. Muhammed Monguno

*House Of Representatives:* Hon. Ahmadu Usman Jaha

*North West*

*Senate:* Sen. Sunday Katung

*House of Representatives:* Hon. Sada Soli

*2. STATE HOUSES OF ASSEMBLY: Most Outstanding Speakers*

Selected via extensive consultations with the Nigerian Conference of Speakers

*South East*

· Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly

*South South*

· Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly

*South West*

· Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly

*North Central*

· Rt. Hon. Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji, Speaker, Niger State House of Assembly

*North East*

· Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, Speaker, Bauchi State House of Assembly

*North West*

· Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu, Speaker, Jigawa State House of Assembly

*Special Recognition /Long Service Achievement Award*

· Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly

*3. Most Outstanding Parliamentary Staff*

Selected via consultations with the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN)

· Dr. Cornelius Ikalumhe (Senate) 

· Mr. Paul Adara Adiwu – (House of Representatives) 

*4. Most Outstanding Legislative Aides*

Selected via consultations with the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASLAF)

· Hajia Hauwa M. Lamin (Senate) 

· Mr. Agwunobi Peter Anochie (House of Representatives) 

*5. Most Outstanding Parliamentary Reporters*

Selected via consultations with the National Assembly Press Corps

· Oyediya Agwu Nancy Urum (AIT) *Senate*

· Joke Adisa (TVC) – *House of Representatives*

· Comrade Babalola Lukman Laleye (Emporium) - *New Media* 

*Event Details*

*Event:* National Legislative Awards 2026

*Date:* 9th July 2026

*Venue:* NAF Conference Center, Abuja

 *Time:* 4pm

 *Chairman of the Occasion:* 

His Excellency,  Senator Ameh Ebute

President of the Senate

Third Republic. 

 *Special Guests of Honour:* 

His Excellency,  Senator Godswill Akpabio 

President of the Senate

His Excellency,  Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas 

Speaker,  House of Representatives 

His Excellency, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki 

President of the Senate 

9th National Assembly 

*Host:* HallowMace Africa, in partnership with ERGAF Africa, International Goodwill Ambassador Club and IsabellaAyukFoundation (Also in partnership with key legislative support groups)

*A Word From HallowMace Africa And Partners*

"These finalists have demonstrated uncommon dedication to legislative due process, constituency representation, and the advancement of democratic values. We thank the Nigerian public and our media/Parliamentary partners for ensuring a credible selection process. *9th Of July 2026 will be a night of pure legislative honour."*

*Media Accreditation & Inquiries*

Members of the press seeking accreditation for coverage of the July 2026 event should contact the HallowMace Africa public Communications Desk. 

*Signed*

Amb. Oguh Hyginus John

*Head, Public Communications Desk*

HallowMace Africa

*08055414610*

*08036786790*

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