Senate President Godswill Akpabio is set to be honoured at the 2025 Nigeria Golden Hearts Awards International, scheduled for September 14 at the Hilton Leeds City Hotel in the United Kingdom.
The award recognises Akpabio’s outstanding leadership and transformative impact on Nigeria’s legislative process and national development. According to Festus Odunze, Executive Director of the awards, the event celebrates excellence and unsung heroes whose work drives national progress.
Senator Akpabio’s nomination specifically applauds his role in fostering unity within the National Assembly, promoting effective lawmaking, and ensuring legislative stability under his leadership.
His tenure has been marked by the successful navigation of political diversity and the passage of key legislation critical to economic reform, social development, and governance.
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A strong ally of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Akpabio has played a key role in aligning the Senate’s efforts with the executive’s vision for national growth. His emphasis on constructive dialogue and diplomatic leadership has significantly reduced legislative gridlock, building greater confidence in Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
This year’s award ceremony, themed “Celebrating the Giant Strides of Unsung Heroes,” will also spotlight Akpabio as the cover personality for the 9th edition of the ‘Nigeria Golden Hearts Magazine’, reinforcing his prominence and the widespread acknowledgement of his contributions.
Other honourees include Governor Alex Otti for his reformative governance in Abia State, Abigail Marshall Katung, Leeds’ first African mayor, and Ebonyi State First Lady Mary-Maudline Nwifuru for her efforts in gender equity and healthcare.
The event will also serve as a platform for strengthening ties between Nigerian leaders and the UK-based diaspora community.
Senator Akpabio’s recognition at this international forum is a well-deserved acknowledgement of his unwavering dedication to national service and his remarkable ability to ensure a stable and productive National Assembly, truly making him the golden heart of Nigeria.