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SPOTLIGHT ON REP. UNYIME IDEM, THE MOST OUTSTANDING FEDERAL LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR 2023.

It’s no longer news how Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, Chairman, Public Procurement Committee at the National Assembly, has through legislative engagement clinch the essence of democracy.

It’s a known fact the power that propel a nation rest on the legislature while law making determines how the people should be governed. It determines the nature of a country’s relationship with the outside world, setting the diplomatic tones, conditions and foundations for international business.

To prototype Idem, it was prayer answered when he delved into the Public Sector (Politics) from the Private Sector (Telecom) in 2018 and overwhelmingly won the PDP House of Representative Seat for Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal constituency and was inaugurated on June 11, 2019. he has proven beyond doubt that he is a true representative of the people.

On this status, the leader of the Akwa Ibom State National Assembly Caucus, Rep. Unyime Idem has followed which birthed 50 plus live touching projects, 22 outstanding Bills sponsored, 28 Motions moved, Employment secured in federal parastatals for Akwa Ibomites, Empowered 5000 Constituents in different skills within 2020 and 2023.

For accountability, below are Bills/Motions sponsored by Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem.

BILLS:

1. HB 833 National Broadcasting Act (Amendment) Bill 2020
2. HB 817 National Community Services Scheme Bill 2020
3. HB 831 Entrepreneurship Education Promotion Bill 2020
4. HB 830 Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurship Development Agency Act (Amendment) Bill 2020
5. HB 847 Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and other Charges) Bill 2020
6. HB 1334 National Adult Education Centre and Recreation (Establishment) Bill 2020
7. Federal College of Agriculture, Oruk Anam (Establishment) Bill 2020
8. HB 1567 Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Research Regulatory Agency Bill 2020
9. National Identity Management Bill 2020
10. National Open University (Amendment) Bill 2020
11. National Information Technology Development Agency Act (Amendment) Bill 2021
12. Terrorism Prevention Act (Amendment) Bill 2021
13. HB 1566 1999 Constitution Alteration Bill 2021
14. HB 1336 Mandatory Establishment of Guidelines and Counselling Department in Education Institutions in Nigeria Bill 2021
15. Fire Service Act (Amendment) Bill 2021
16. HB 1563 Federal Character Commission Act (Amendment) Bill 2021
17. HB 2568 Donor Agencies Regulatory Commission (Establishment) Bill 2021
18. HB 1564 Nigerian Communications Commission Act (Amendment) Bill 2021
19. HB 1565 Police Act (Amendment) Bill 2021
20. HB 832 Free Internet Access in Public Places – Bill 2023
21. HB 1568 Donor Agency Regulatory Commission
22. Federal Medical Centre, Ukanafun (Establishment) Bill 2021

MOTIONS:

1. The need for the Federal Government to revamp the ailing Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR)
2. The need for Federal Government to construct the collapsed Ikot Mbong – Ikot Ukpong Eren bridge in Oruk Anam Local Government Area.
3. The need to implement the non-implementation of PAY-AS-YOU-GO (PAYG) tariff by DSTV and other broadcast satellite services providers in Nigeria.
4. The need for the Federal Government to increase security in federal roads during festive seasons.
5. Urgent need for the federal government to appoint 37 commissioners into the Federal Character Commission
6. The need for an emergency national response to tackle the corona virus pandemic rampaging the human race
7. The need for the federal government to suspend the implementation of the 2.5% VAT increment and revert to the original 5% until January 1, 2021 in the interest of Nigerians during the period of COVID-19 Pandemic.
8. A call on the federal government to immediately set up Sex Offender and Gender Violation Special Court for a speedy trial of perpetrators of the offence.
9. A call on the federal government to immediately establish and inaugurate the National Council on Public Procurement to strengthen the fight against corruption in public sector.
10. Non release of traditional take-off grant to university of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and other notable federal universities across the country after their establishment.
11. Urgent need for the federal government to create immediate public awareness and preparedness to combat possible outbreak of the Ebola Virus and to take measures to avoid same
12. A call for a comprehensive investigation, prosecution and punishment of perpetrators of the kidnapping, sexual assault, physical assault and heinous killing of Miss Iniubong Umoren and the need to protect her family members.
13. Urgent call on the Service Chiefs and Inspector General of Police to intensify efforts in the rescue of the abducted school children and staff of government secondary school, Kagara, Niger State.
14. Need for federal government to establish China Clay processing factory in Oruk Anam Local Government Area
15. Need for the federal government to address the constitutional violation of the Federal Character Commission principle in the appointment of their chairman and secretary
16. A call to condemn the “inhumane treatment” in Nigerian Boarding Schools across the country and comprehensive investigation into the activities of Nigerian Boarding School System.
17. Need for the federal government to clampdown on the activities of illegal refinery operators in the Niger Delta region
18. Urgent need to curb the incessant loss of lives and destruction of properties in train mishaps
19. Urgent need to stop he Niger Delta Development Commission from releasing 15 billion Naira counterpart funding to the Federal Government
20. An urgent need to condemn the call for interim government in Nigeria
21. Urgent need to mandate federal ministry of works to construct dilapidated roads in Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency
22. A calm to mandate the Inspector General of Police to secure the immediate release of Oruk Anam PDP Chieftain, Mr. Enobong Williamson from his abductors.
23. Motion on the need for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), to complete abandoned hospitals and road projects in Ukabafun LGA of Akwa Ibom State
24. An urgent need for the house intervention and prevention of Total Collapse of Power Supply to the while Nation.
25. An urgent need for the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned strike in the interest of the Nation and embrace dialogue.
26. An urgent call on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to take over the investigation and prosecution of Officer (s) involved in the shooting and killing of Ivan Onose Omhonria, and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.
27. An urgent call on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to intensify efforts secure the immediate and save release of the seven abducted corps members from Akwa Ibom State in Zamfara State still in the captivity of the bandits .
28. An urgent call on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to take over the investigation of the abduction of a corp member from Akwa Ibom State, Miss Imaobong Ssamuel, alongside 11 other corp members in Kogi State and intensify efforts to secure their immediate and save release.

Rep. Idem’s Jinx Breaking legacies has recommended him for several legislative awards including: 1. Most valuable parliamentarian of the year for sponsoring the Highest Number of Motions in the 9th House of Representatives by OrderPaper Nigeria, 2023. 2. Best Lawmaker in the Green Chambers, 2023, by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Alumni, Zaria (Uyo Chapter). 3. Ibom Pride Award, 2023 by Akwa Ibom State Associaion of NIgeria USA Inc. (AKISAN). 4. Best House of Representative Member in Nigeria 2022 by Igbere TV. 5. Best Federal Lawmaker on Constituency Development by Nigerian Union of Journalist. 6. Most outstanding House of Representatives Member 2022 Award by Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, National Assembly Chapter. 7.Daily Independence Newspaper Federal Lawmaker of the Year in National Building 2021 amongst others.

™In appreciation of Rep. Idem’s Meritorious Services to the Nation, Cilead Global Training Ltd in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Leadership, Nigeria (CILEAD) during the 10th Akwa Ibom Blueprint 2037 Annual Lecture & Awards at Akmag Hotels, Uyo on 28th December 2023 throw an online and Street open ballot which saw the emergence of Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem as the Most Outstanding Federal Legislator of the Year 2023.

Rep. Idem’s record of service is a compartment to harmonization of intelligence and information collection analysis, it’s a testament to the fact that he’s not leaving any stone unturned with a show of transparency, competence and capacity.

Congratulations!
“THE MOST OUTSTANDING FEDERAL LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR 2023. “MOFLOTYA”