The Senate Press Corps has named Senator Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District and Chairman Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory as “Senator of the Year” for the 2015/2016 legislative year.
The Award Ceremony which has been scheduled to hold tomorrow the 23rd November, 2016 at the International Conference Centre, Opposite Radio House, Garki Abuja will have other Distinguished Senators equally decorated for their legislative contributions to lawmaking at the Federal level.
According to the Senate Press Corps, said it has found Senator Dino Melaye worthy of being selected for the award . he was said to have emerged under this category ahead of others due to Bills sponsored, motions brought on the floor, point of orders raised, legislative activism at committee levels, vibrancy on the floor, knowledge of Senate rules and fidelity to parliamentary duties.
This has been described as a giant stride on the Distinguished Senator Dino Melaye’s legislative prowess.
Journalists covering the Senate are also to receive awards of reportorial excellence for their professional contributions to the legislature and good governance in Nigeria.