Rep Sam Onuigbo

Rep Sam Onuigbo has been listed by the Nigeria Union of Journalist  NUJ, among outstanding members of the National Assembly to be honoured for their outstanding contributions in the legislature and democracy.

To that end, NUJ  the apex body of practising journalists in Nigeria would honour him with the award of 'Excellence on Bills and Motions'.

 A release by my signed  the National President of NUJ. Chief Chris Isiguzo puts the venue of the event at the International Conference Centre Abuja on Thursday  March 24, 2022 by 7pm.

The release stated that the award which is the maiden edition of the NUJ Legislative Awards is being conferred to honour  deserving members of the National Assembly who have distinguished themselves and elevated the legislature in the performance of its lawmaking  role

The release further stated that the choice of Rep  Onuigbo for the award is as a result of his contributions to the role of the legislature in the development and deepening of democracy in the country.

Dailyledger.com.ng reports that Rep Onuigbo,  representing Ikwuano/ Umuahia North and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, became a re-ocurring  name on topics bothering on legislation, democracy and development following the signing into law the Climate Change Act which he articulated and doggedly pursued over a period of two House sessions.