Hon. Unyime Idem has been named the Best House of Representatives Member in Nigeria at the prestigious Niger Delta Advancement Awards (NDAA). The award ceremony, organized by Juvenis Mag/TV, recognized Idem’s outstanding contributions to legislative affairs and community development.
Emerging as the winner from a competitive pool of 15 nominees across the country, Idem secured the top spot based on votes cast by the public, using well-defined criteria. According to Oxford Okpalefe, the President and Founder of NDAA, the assessment focused on key performance indicators such as the number and impact of motions presented, life-transforming projects, empowerment of constituents, and other legislative engagements.
Represented at the awards night by his Special Assistant on Protocol, Nsenam George, Idem expressed gratitude to the organizers for acknowledging his contributions.
“To be spotted, nominated, and voted as the winner in a House of 360 members drawn from across the Federation and the FCT is truly gratifying. This award will propel me to do even more for my people,” he stated.
Idem further pledged to intensify efforts in delivering dividends of democracy to his constituents, describing the award as a motivation to strive harder in addressing their needs.
This latest recognition adds to his growing list of accolades, including:
House of Representatives Press Corps’ Distinguished Award for championing the transformation of Nigeria’s procurement system
Most Outstanding Lawmaker on Constituency Development
Apostle of Motions (for presenting the highest number of motions in the 9th National Assembly)
Daily Independent Newspaper Best Federal Lawmaker
Igbere TV Best Federal Lawmaker
Order Paper Most Valuable Parliamentarian for sponsoring the highest number of motions
Best Federal Lawmaker on Constituency Development by the Nigeria Union of Journalists
With these recognitions, Idem reaffirmed his commitment to legislative excellence and impactful representation in the National Assembly.
