Celebrating Visionary Leadership and National Impact

KEY REASONS FOR THE NOMINATION

Leadership in the National Assembly/Legislative Productivity:

As President of the Senate, Akpabio has been praised for helping strengthen legislative-executive cooperation, ensuring bills are debated, passed, and signed more efficiently, especially those tied to national development, economic reforms, security, etc.

International Diplomacy and Restoring Nigeria’s Global Status:

One of his celebrated achievements is restoring Nigeria’s membership of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)—a membership that had been lost for over fifty years. This is seen as a diplomatic milestone and has improved Nigeria’s voice in parliamentary diplomacy abroad.

Recognition for Promoting Peace, Unity, and National Cohesion:

He has been honored with awards that cite his role in fostering peace and diplomatic relations, both domestically and internationally. The “International Peace Award” from the Global Peace Movement International is one such recognition.

Awarded for Parliamentary Excellence:

He has received awards specifically for “Parliamentary Excellence” (e.g. from the Nigerian Excellence Awards in Public Service). These recognize his role in enhancing the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of Nigeria’s legislative process.

Honoured with High National Titles He was conferred with GCON (Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger) by President Tinubu, during Democracy Day honours in 2025:

This is one of Nigeria’s highest national honours, which reflects recognition at the very top level of government for service to the nation.

KEY REASON FOR CONFERRING THE 2025 NIGERIAN PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR AWARD ON DISTINGUISHED SENATOR GOD’SWILL AKPABIO, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE:

Youth for PBAT 2027 has chosen to confer on Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, the 2025 Nigerian Public Servant of the Year Award in recognition of his exceptional leadership, national impact, and unwavering commitment to good governance in Nigeria.

As the President of the Senate, Senator Akpabio has demonstrated remarkable statesmanship, fostering unity, stability, and purposeful legislation within the 10th National Assembly. Under his leadership, the Senate has maintained a harmonious relationship with the Executive arm, thereby ensuring smooth governance, policy continuity, and the effective implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Senator Akpabio’s visionary leadership, transparency in legislative business, and focus on national development have positioned the Senate as a catalyst for progressive change. His enduring contributions to national cohesion, youth empowerment, and infrastructural development reflect his lifelong dedication to public service and his passion for building a greater Nigeria.

In recognition of these outstanding achievements and his exemplary public service record, Youth for PBAT 2027 proudly honours Senator Godswill Akpabio as the 2025 Nigerian Public Servant of the Year.