HALLOWMACE FOUNDATION, PARTNERS UNVEIL FINAL NOMINEES FOR 2026 NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE AWARD, ANNOUNCE COMMENCEMENT OF FINAL VOTING STAGE

ABUJA, April 16, 2026 — The HallowMace Foundation, in collaboration with its partners, has officially unveiled the final three nominees per geo-political zone for the 2026 National Legislative Award, scheduled for July 2026.

Following a rigorous and transparent selection process that incorporated inputs from Nigerian citizens and members of the National Assembly Press Corps, the Foundation has identified a shortlist of distinguished Senators and Members of the House of Representatives who have demonstrated exceptional performance in lawmaking, oversight, and constituency representation.

The finalists, drawn from Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, are as follows:

SOUTH EAST

Senate

Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe

Sen. Victor Umeh

Sen. Osita Izunaso

House of Representatives

Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Hon. Dominic Okafor

Hon. Chike Okafor

SOUTH SOUTH

Senate

Sen. Seriake Dickson

Sen. Adams Oshiomhole

Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong

House of Representatives

Hon. Frederick Agbedi

Hon. Francis Waive

Hon. Inombek Awaji-Abiante

SOUTH WEST

Senate

Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele

Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola

Sen. Abdulfattah Buhari

House of Representatives

Hon. Akin Rotimi

Hon. Babajimi Benson

Hon. Oluwole Oke

NORTH CENTRAL

Senate

Sen. Sani Musa

Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Sen. Aliyu Wadada

House of Representatives

Hon. Terseer Ugbor

Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi

Hon. Jonathan Gaza

NORTH EAST

Senate

Sen. Abdul Ningi

Sen. Mohammed Monguno

Sen. Mohammed Danjuma Goje

House of Representatives

Hon. Laori Bitrus

Hon. Ahmadu Usman Jaha

Hon. Bello Usman Kumo

NORTH WEST

Senate

Sen. Hussaini Babangida Uba

Sen. Sunday Katung

Sen. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal

House of Representatives

Hon. Hassan Fulata

Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki

Hon. Sada Soli

According to the organisers, these nominees represent the final three contenders in each category and zone, having emerged through extensive public participation and expert evaluation.

Final Voting Stage Now Open

The HallowMace Foundation and its partners have announced the commencement of the final voting phase, effective April 16, 2026.

In this decisive stage, members of the public are invited to vote for:

One Senator, and

One Member of the House of Representatives

per geo-political zone from the list of finalists.

Voting Channel: thenationallegislativeawards@gmail.com

Voting will close on April 30, 2026, after which winners will be determined through a combination of public votes and final validation by the National Assembly Press Corps.

The award ceremony is scheduled to hold in July 2026, where winners will be formally unveiled and honoured for their contributions to legislative excellence and national development.

The HallowMace Foundation remains a non-partisan organisation committed to promoting accountability, transparency, and excellence in Nigeria’s legislative processes.