By Celestine Okeh
The Member representing Afikpo North west constituency and the Deputy leader, Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon Ikoro Kingsley Ogbonnia on Sunday, received an award of excellence as the African most outstanding lawmaker of the year, by Cornel Media Consult (CMC).
The award ceremony which had notable personalities, ranging from government officials, captains of industries, high profiled stars in the entertainment industry among others as awardees, was held at the 'prestigious' Sheraton hotels and towers, Lagos.
Presenting the award to Hon. Ikoro, the organizers said, it was in recognition of his outstanding performance and pragmatic approach to legislative business and remarkable inputs and contributions to societal development through his legislative careers, which has distinguished him among his colleagues in the south East.
Other notable personalities across Africa, who attended the epochal ceremony and received the award alongside the distinguished lawmaker are, His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwolu of Lagos, Gov Emmanuel Udom of Akwa-Ibom State, Jim Iyke, Bad mouth, Alfredollars, Abimbola Aboderin, Lizzie Ekpendu, Shina Peters, Etim Esin amongst
Others.
In his response, the lawmaker expressed joy over the award and thanked the organizers for recognizing his services to the people, noting that the award is a call to greater service to his people.
He reminded other political leaders at various levels to know that they are holding their position in trust for the people and should see their position as service to the people and not business venture.
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