Previous Notable Recipients
Past awardees of The Parliament Diary Newspaper Award include top government officials, leading security agencies, innovative companies, and community leaders who have made significant contributions to national development. Notable recipients include:
Former First Lady: Her Excellency, Hajiya Dr. Mrs. Maryam Sani Abacha, Wife of the Late Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, awarded for philanthropic and humanitarian service.
Sir Mike Mbama Okiro: Former Inspector General of Police and Chairman, Police Service Commission, awarded for valor and patriotism.
Senator Smart Adeyemi: Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation, recognized as Senator of the Year.
Rt. Hon. Princess Miriam Onuoha: Chairman, House Committee on Disabilities and Special Needs, recognized as Rep Member of the Year.
Mrs. Ene Dakoro: Deputy Director, Mass Housing Development Control, FCTA, awarded Woman of the Year.
Major Peter Janka Festus (Rtd): CEO, Janka Security Services Limited, honored for humanitarian service.
Chief Gbazuagu Clement Ojukwu: National Organizing Secretary, Labour Party Nigeria, recognized as Leader of the Year.
Senator Augustine Omo-Agege: Deputy President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria recognized as Legislator of the Year
Engr. Joseph Ewuga: Managing Director, Ewugson Electrical Limited, recognized for youth empowerment and community development service.
Hon. Usman Ibrahim: Founder, MBO/TAKS Dynamic Support Organization, awarded for philanthropy and humanitarian service.
General Paul Tarela Boro: Former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, awarded for valor and patriotism.
Erelu Kemi Elebute-Halle: Chairperson, Dominion Group and First Female Governorship Candidate in Ekiti State, recognized as Woman of the Year.
Engr. Chief Haim Halle: Chairman/CEO, Hallekem Ltd, recognized as Business Person of the Year.
Late Miss Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni: Former Goalkeeper, Super Falcons awarded for commitment and diligent service (posthumous).
Late Chief Paul Emezue: Principal Audit Officer, Office of the Auditor General of the Federation, awarded for commitment and diligent service (posthumous).
Capt. Olusegun Hudewu: MD/CEO, Hydro Marine and Boat Services Limited recognized as CEO of the Year.
Mr. Paul Peter: MD/CEO, Celebrity Fried Chicken, recognized as Product of the Year.
Senator Matthew Urhogide: Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts recognized as Legislator of the Year
Dr. Fafore Nihinlola Mary: Deputy Director, Corporate Communication, Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited recognized as Public Officer of the Year.
Amb. Dr. Mrs. Rachael Adewunmi: CEO, Takem Empowerment Initiative, recognized as Social Impact Person of the Year.
Amb. Prophet Prince J. K. Hephzibah: Founder, Peculiar God’s Glory Ministry International, recognized as Church Leader of the Year.
Hon. Dr. Audullahi Saheed Mosadoluwa: EMD/CEO, Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited recognized as Real Estate Firm of the Year.
Rt. Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi: Chairman, House Committee on Nigeria -Emu Parliamentary Friendship Group recognized as Rep Member of the Year
Prince Ayeni Ajayi Clement: MD/CEO, Rubbaj Construct Ltd, recognized as Company of the Year.
Dr. Elvis Abuyere: CEO, Skyewise Group, recognized as CEO of the Year
These individuals and organizations exemplify the values of leadership, service, innovation, and positive impact that the award seeks to celebrate.