According to the organisers, criteria for selection was based on merit judging from the antecedents of the recipient, adding that the award will spur him to continue in his good works for his people, the state and nation.
They particularly commended Idem on his intervention projects and various bills sponsored aimed at touching and changing lives, mentioning the pay as- you-go- bill for Satellite TV providers amongst others.
Responding to the awards, Rep. Idem dedicated the award to God for giving him wisdom and direction to represent his people and to his constituents in Ukanafun and Oruk Anam for their continuous support and believe in him. He commended the organisation for coming up with the award to recognize him and promised to do more in discharging his duties.
The federal lawmaker pointed out that he will continue to join hands with his colleagues in the National Assembly to make laws that are of immense benefit to Nigerians stressing that, the pay- as- you- go Bill by digital satellite television has scaled through the second reading, expressing optimism that it will scale through the third reading before presented to the president for assent.
He said “I am totally humbled by this great honour from a reputable organisation like Akwa Ibom Icon Awards. Whatever I do in the National Assembly is not for public recognition or applause, I am more motivated to give the best kind of representation to my people and my country in terms of empowerment, life touching projects, bills and motions. This recognition will only spur me to do more,” Rep. Idem added.
The Federal Lawmaker who promised in 2019 to train and empower 5,000 constituents with seed capital and tools to start a life of their own, has sponsored 16 bills, 15 motions and has embarked on 34 life touching projects within Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the last three years with the latest being the sponsorship of the rehabilitation of the defunct Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research, NIFOR substation in Oruk Anam local government area to boost the economy, create jobs and wealth in line with Governor Udom Emmanuel’s agricultural revolution.
Rep. Idem through the award has been inducted into Akwa ibom Hall of fame. It would be recalled that Idem recently received double award from one of Nigeria’s leading newspaper outfit, Daily Independent as Akwa Ibom State Federal Lawmaker of the Year and Federal Lawmaker of the Year, South-South in Nation Building.
November 27, 2021
The Deputy Chairman, Communications Committee in the House of Representatives and member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep.Unyime Idem has received an award as Best Performing Legislator of the Year.
The award was bestowed on him by the Akwa-Ibom Icons Awards – AKIA 2021 at a brief ceremony in Uyo.
Presenting the award on behalf of the governing Council of AKIA, The Wife of a former Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Mosunsola Idongesit Nkanga and Executive Secretary, High Prince Ene Baba Owoh said the award on Rep. Idem was in recognition of his exceptional spirit of enterprise anchored on his determination, courage and tenacity in undertaking bold and challenging pursuit that adds value to the developmental renaissance of Akwa Ibom State and the upliftment of his profile among citizens of the state and beyond.
According to the organisers, criteria for selection was based on merit judging from the antecedents of the recipient, adding that the award will spur him to continue in his good works for his people, the state and nation.
They particularly commended Idem on his intervention projects and various bills sponsored aimed at touching and changing lives, mentioning the pay as- you-go- bill for Satellite TV providers amongst others.
Responding to the awards, Rep. Idem dedicated the award to God for giving him wisdom and direction to represent his people and to his constituents in Ukanafun and Oruk Anam for their continuous support and believe in him. He commended the organisation for coming up with the award to recognize him and promised to do more in discharging his duties.
The federal lawmaker pointed out that he will continue to join hands with his colleagues in the National Assembly to make laws that are of immense benefit to Nigerians stressing that, the pay- as- you- go Bill by digital satellite television has scaled through the second reading, expressing optimism that it will scale through the third reading before presented to the president for assent.
He said “I am totally humbled by this great honour from a reputable organisation like Akwa Ibom Icon Awards. Whatever I do in the National Assembly is not for public recognition or applause, I am more motivated to give the best kind of representation to my people and my country in terms of empowerment, life touching projects, bills and motions. This recognition will only spur me to do more,” Rep. Idem added.
The Federal Lawmaker who promised in 2019 to train and empower 5,000 constituents with seed capital and tools to start a life of their own, has sponsored 16 bills, 15 motions and has embarked on 34 life touching projects within Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the last three years with the latest being the sponsorship of the rehabilitation of the defunct Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research, NIFOR substation in Oruk Anam local government area to boost the economy, create jobs and wealth in line with Governor Udom Emmanuel’s agricultural revolution.
Rep. Idem through the award has been inducted into Akwa ibom Hall of fame. It would be recalled that Idem recently received double award from one of Nigeria’s leading newspaper outfit, Daily Independent as Akwa Ibom State Federal Lawmaker of the Year and Federal Lawmaker of the Year, South-South in Nation Building.
According to the organisers, criteria for selection was based on merit judging from the antecedents of the recipient, adding that the award will spur him to continue in his good works for his people, the state and nation.
They particularly commended Idem on his intervention projects and various bills sponsored aimed at touching and changing lives, mentioning the pay as- you-go- bill for Satellite TV providers amongst others.
Responding to the awards, Rep. Idem dedicated the award to God for giving him wisdom and direction to represent his people and to his constituents in Ukanafun and Oruk Anam for their continuous support and believe in him. He commended the organisation for coming up with the award to recognize him and promised to do more in discharging his duties.
The federal lawmaker pointed out that he will continue to join hands with his colleagues in the National Assembly to make laws that are of immense benefit to Nigerians stressing that, the pay- as- you- go Bill by digital satellite television has scaled through the second reading, expressing optimism that it will scale through the third reading before presented to the president for assent.
He said “I am totally humbled by this great honour from a reputable organisation like Akwa Ibom Icon Awards. Whatever I do in the National Assembly is not for public recognition or applause, I am more motivated to give the best kind of representation to my people and my country in terms of empowerment, life touching projects, bills and motions. This recognition will only spur me to do more,” Rep. Idem added.
The Federal Lawmaker who promised in 2019 to train and empower 5,000 constituents with seed capital and tools to start a life of their own, has sponsored 16 bills, 15 motions and has embarked on 34 life touching projects within Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the last three years with the latest being the sponsorship of the rehabilitation of the defunct Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research, NIFOR substation in Oruk Anam local government area to boost the economy, create jobs and wealth in line with Governor Udom Emmanuel’s agricultural revolution.
Rep. Idem through the award has been inducted into Akwa ibom Hall of fame. It would be recalled that Idem recently received double award from one of Nigeria’s leading newspaper outfit, Daily Independent as Akwa Ibom State Federal Lawmaker of the Year and Federal Lawmaker of the Year, South-South in Nation Building.
