Lawan in his acceptance speech, delivered by Dr. Muhammad-Aji, expressed his pleasure and delight for the prestigious award.
Lawan said the award would be dedicated to his distinguished colleagues in the Senate, having remarkably risen above partisan differences to form a committed bond for progress and development of Nigeria.
He said his recognition was a result of the unwavering support that he enjoyed from his colleagues who resolved to be bipartisan from day one of the 9th National Assembly.
“I consider the award as a further call to duty, not just from a personal point of view but on behalf of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the National Assembly in general,” Lawan said.
On behalf of his colleagues, Lawan assured the nation that they would continue to put in their best in the onerous task of nation building.
The Zik Price was set up in 1994 in honour of the first President of Nigeria, Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe, to encourage and nurture leadership on the African continent and in the Diaspora.
Previous recipients of the prize includes President Jerry Rawlings (1995), President Julius Nyerere(1997), Dr Nelson Mandela(2000), President Yonweri Muzeveni(2003), President John Kuffor(2008).
Others are: Alhaji Yayale Ahmed(2010), President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf(2011), Aare Afe Babalola (2013), Hon. Yakubu Dogara(2015), Alhaji Ahmed Joda(2016), Chief Audu Ogbeh (2017) and Professor Ayo Ibidapo-Obe (2018). (NAN)
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