HallowMace Africa, in partnership with key parliamentary and civil society organisations, has announced the final shortlist of nominees for the 2026 National Legislative Awards, ahead of the ceremony scheduled for July 9 at the NAF Conference Center in Abuja.
Announcing the development, Head of Public Communications Desk, Amb. Oguh Hyginus John, said the selection followed a rigorous and transparent process combining public online voting with consultations involving major stakeholders, including 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).
According to the organisers, the shortlisted nominees represent “the pinnacle of legislative diligence” across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, reflecting outstanding performance in lawmaking, representation, and public service.
In the National Assembly category, notable nominees include Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (South East), Senator Adams Oshiomhole (South South), and a tie between Senators Solomon Olamilekan and Opeyemi Bamidele (South West). Others are Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (North Central), Senator Mohammed Monguno (North East), and Senator Sunday Katung (North West).
For the House of Representatives, nominees include Hon. Chike Okafor (South East), Hon. Inombek Awaji-Abiante (South South), Hon. Bamidele Salam (South West), Hon. Jonathan Gaza (North Central), Hon. Ahmadu Usman Jaha (North East), and Hon. Sada Soli (North West).
In the State Houses of Assembly category, speakers shortlisted include Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze (Anambra), Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor (Delta), Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin (Oyo), Rt. Hon. Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji (Niger), Rt. Hon. Abubakar Suleiman (Bauchi), and Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu (Jigawa). Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan of Borno State will receive a Special Recognition/Long Service Award.
Other categories recognise outstanding parliamentary staff, legislative aides, and journalists covering the National Assembly. Among those nominated are Dr. Cornelius Ikalumhe and Mr. Paul Adara Adiwu (Parliamentary Staff), Hajia Hauwa Lamin and Mr. Agwunobi Peter Anochie (Legislative Aides), as well as journalists Oyediya Agwu Nancy Urum (AIT), Joke Adisa (TVC), and Comrade Babalola Lukman Laleye of Emporium Reporters(NASS New Media).
The event will be chaired by former Senate President, Senator Ameh Ebute, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and former Senate President Bukola Saraki listed as special guests of honour.
HallowMace Africa said the awards aim to celebrate distinguished leadership, parliamentary excellence, and commitment to democratic values.
“This year’s finalists have demonstrated uncommon dedication to legislative due process, constituency representation, and national development,” the organisers said, adding that the ceremony promises “a night of pure legislative honour.”
The awards are being hosted by HallowMace Africa in collaboration with ERGAF Africa, the International Goodwill Ambassador Club, and the Isabella Ayuk Foundation, alongside other legislative support groups.
Members of the press seeking accreditation for coverage of the July 2026 event should contact the HallowMace Africa public Communications Desk Via:
Amb. Oguh Hyginus John
Head, Public Communications Desk
08055414610
08036786790
