Senator Bassey Albert Akpan, the chairman, Senate committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and Senator representing Akwa Ibom North East, has bagged the African Leadership Icon Merit Award 2021 from the Global Peace Foundation International.

The Global Peace Foundation International (GPFI) in collaboration with Sunsplash TV News Africa and Sunsplash News 24 conferred the award on Senator Albert as legislative icon of the year in recognition of his spectacular leadership prowess in defense of humanity in Africa.

The International Coordinator of GPFI, Dr Juliana Kingsley from Cameroon presented the award through the Nigerian representative, Ambassador (Engr.) Victor Nkanta, who was flanked by Mkpisong (Hon) Joshua Asuquo and other members at the ceremony held in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital over the weekend.

Dr. Kingsley said the group was quite happy with the tremendous work Senator Albert had done and his massive empowerment programme for his constituents covering education and skills development, among others.

In his remarks, Senator Bassey Albert Akpan thanked the Almighty God for the grace upon him in his duties which has enabled him to serve diligently to be appreciated and honoured by the Global Peace Foundation International and other bodies.
Stressing on the importance of peace in the society, Senator Albert said that nobody or society can thrive without peace and commended the body for promoting peace and also for finding him worthy for the award.

Senator Albert, who the leader of the Akwa Ibom Caucus in the National Assembly, said that the award was not about him as a peace icon, but was about promoting values in a system that will engender sustainable peace in our land, in our lives, in all our endeavours, even in our relationships.
He used the occasion to commend Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel for maintaining peace in Akwa Ibom