The HallowMace Foundation Africa, a Nigerian non-profit organization with a decade-long commitment to promoting good governance, accountability, and policy advocacy within the parliamentary space, is proud to announce the inaugural National Legislative Awards 2026.
Scheduled for the month of July 2026, this prestigious event will recognize and celebrate outstanding performance, leadership, and commitment to democratic governance within Nigeria’s National and State Assemblies.
The awards aim to honor distinguished Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and State Assembly Legislators who have demonstrated excellence in lawmaking, effective representation, oversight, and constituent service.
By spotlighting integrity, accountability, and impactful legislation, the National Legislative Awards seek to promote best practices, strengthen public confidence in the legislature, and encourage a culture of excellence within Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
Amb. Anderson Osiebe, Executive Director of HallowMace Foundation Africa, stated: *“After ten years of diligent work in parliamentary advocacy, these awards represent a natural evolution of our mission. They are not merely a celebration, but a strategic tool to incentivize excellence, foster healthy competition, and rebuild public trust in the critical institution of the legislature.”*
Dr. Chris Odey: (International Goodwill Ambassador Club)
*“The award’s goal of recognizing distinguished parliamentarians that excelled in their parliamentary duties aligns directly with our organizational objectives, it is aimed at promoting accountability and excellence amidst the legislative framework”*.
Dr. Chibuzo Okereke (ERGAF Africa)
*“The proposed award ceremony is aimed at promoting accelerated performance, accountability and policy formulations within all the national parliamentary chambers in Nigeria and to provide a suitable evaluation mechanisms within the nation’s legislative circles”*.
According to Queen Isabella Ayuk, Founder of the Isabella Ayuk Foundation:
*“This award ceremony is designed to be an outstanding and credible mechanism for accessing legislative performances. Its selection process shall strictly adhere to the rules of due process, be devoid of any favoritism, and be based strictly on merit.”*
The National Legislative Awards 2026 is powered by HallowMace Foundation, in partnership with the International Goodwill Ambassador Club, ERGAF Africa and Isabella Ayuk Foundation
