The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Unyime Idem has emerged as Nigeria Union of Journalists – NUJ Best Lawmaker of the Year on Constituency Development.
Rep. Idem was presented with the award at the NUJ Legislative award held at the International Conference Center, Abuja which had the Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as Special Guests.
Idem who was selected among the 20 awardees in different categories out of 469 federal lawmakers in Nigeria was the only recipient federal lawmaker from the South-South region to be honoured.
In his opening speech, the NUJ National President, Chief Chris Isiguzo who congratulated the awardees for being outstanding in the development of their constituencies, added that their selection was based on merit following their contributions to their different federal constituencies.
On their parts, the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House who were represented by Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda and the House Leader, Hon. Alhassan Doguwa respectively thanked the NUJ for being partners in the development of the country and for closely monitoring the activities of the lawmakers and honouring them appropriately. They congratulated the award recipients and charged them to do more for their constituents and the country at large.
Speaking after receiving the award, the Ukanafun-born lawmaker dedicated the award to the people of Ukanafun/Oruk Anam for the mandate they gave to him to represent them and added that such recognition will only push him to continue delivering quality representation to the people.
He thanked the NUJ for recognizing his efforts, stating that whatever he has achieved as a lawmaker has never been for publicity sake but a fulfilment of the social contract he has with his constituents who elected him to the House of Representatives.
Idem, a first time lawmaker has displayed rare performance and representation having initiated 5000 skills acquisition and empowerment programme for his constituents, sponsored 20 bills, moved 20 motions and embarked on over 40 life touching projects within Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the last three years.
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