Anti-corruption foundation honours AKHA Speaker

The speaker, Akwa  Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon (Elder) Samuel Ikon was among 30 other distinguished Nigerians decorated as anti-corruption ambassadors by Foundation for Transparency and Accountability (FTA) in Abuja recently.

Other recipients of the anti corruption medal include Governor of Bayelsa, Acting Governor of Taraba State, Minister for Water Resources, Minister for Transport, Comptroller General of Customs, Inspector General of Police, Senator representing FCT, Abuja, Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Industry, Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and some Council Chairmen across the six geo political zones in the country.

According to the chairman award committee, Mr Victor Ajibola, Elder Samuel Ikon merited the award for exhibiting a transparent and excellent leadership in piloting the affairs of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly thus making it a model for others to emulate in the country. “He is reputed for his sagacity in politics and pragmatism in leadership and has so far steered the affairs of the state legislature with commitment and purpose for common good”, he concluded.

Speaking on the award which was received on his behalf by his special adviser on political matters, Chief Donald Uko, Elder Samuel Ikon described the honour done him by the foundation as a call to higher service. While dedicating the award to his colleagues in the House of Assembly, the Speaker maintained that the Akwa Ibom State legislature under his watch will continue to work for the common good of the people. 

This according to him could only be achieved through a transparent and accountable leadership.
Foundation for Transparency and Accountability (FTA) is a national and international non organization working with anti corruption agencies in Nigeria, civil societies and development partners.

Transparency, accountability and good governance integrity heroes award was initiated in 2010 to recognize, appreciate and encourage individuals and institutions that have shown strength, zeal and desire to fight corruption as well as promote transparency and accountability in the discharge of their duties directly or indirectly to ensure deliverance of dividends of democracy.