The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Somtochukwu Udeze, will on Thursday be honoured with the prestigious National Legislative Award as the Most Outstanding Speaker in the South-East.
The award, organised by Hallowmace Africa in collaboration with the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, will be presented at the NAF Event Conference Centre in Abuja on Thursday.
According to the organisers, the recognition is in appreciation of Udeze’s leadership, legislative reforms and commitment to strengthening the Anambra State House of Assembly, as well as his contributions to the Conference of Speakers in Nigeria.
The event is expected to attract senators, members of the House of Representatives, state lawmakers, senior government officials and other distinguished personalities from the public and private sectors.
The organisers said Udeze was selected for the honour because of his commitment to effective lawmaking, quality representation, leadership and collaboration with the executive arm of government in advancing good governance.
They also noted that the 8th Anambra State House of Assembly, under his leadership, has become a reference point for legislative excellence in Nigeria.
Following what they described as a thorough assessment of the achievements of speakers and state legislatures across the country, Hallowmace Africa and the Conference of Speakers said the Anambra Assembly’s legislative performance and contributions to democratic governance justified Udeze’s emergence as the South-East’s Most Outstanding Speaker.
Residents of Ogbaru Local Government Area, which Udeze represents, alongside religious groups, political associates, colleagues, friends and other well-wishers, have congratulated the Speaker on the recognition and prayed for greater strength and wisdom as he continues his service to the people and the nation.
