SENATOR EKPENYONG CLINCHES LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Today, I am deeply humbled to have been named Legislator of the Year by Independent Newspaper, on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee.

As this honour was being conferred, I was away in Türkiye at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), representing Nigeria alongside colleagues under the leadership of the President of the Senate. Though I could not be physically present, I was ably represented by my wife Netanela.

This award has led me to a deep introspection, recalling the words written by Sir Isaac Newton in 1675, wherein he stated that he was able to see further because he stood on the shoulders of giants.

Whatever recognition I receive is not mine alone. It rests on the vision and belief of leaders who have created space for a new generation to serve and to lead.

I thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his vision and belief in young Nigerians.

I am equally grateful to the leadership of the Senate — the President of the Senate, His Excellency Godswill Obot Akpabio; the Deputy Senate President, Distinguished Senator Jibrin Barau; and the Senate Majority Leader, Distinguished Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, as well as all my colleagues, for their guidance, support, and unwavering belief in our collective responsibility to serve the Nigerian people with integrity.

To His Excellency, Governor Bassey Edet Otu, a man who spent 12 straight years representing his people effectively in parliament, I thank you Sir.

But beyond public life, there are quieter sacrifices that make this journey possible.

To my father and mother, who laid the foundation. To my dear wife, who stood in for me today and continues to carry so much with strength and grace and to my constituents, This honour belongs to you as much as it does to me.

As I reflect from afar, I am reminded that leadership is not measured by titles or awards, but by the lives we touch, the hope we sustain, and the future we help shape. This recognition only strengthens my resolve to do more.

God bless you all.

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong

Cross River South

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