THE BURDEN OF LEGISLATORS IN NIGERIA
By Distinguished Senator Effiong Dickson Bob, FCIArb
Chairman of the Occasion
Distinguished Senator David Mark, GCON
Former President of the Senate
Special Guest of Honour
Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON
President of the Senate,
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Legislative Father of the Day
His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Ken Nnamani, GCON
Former President of the Senate
Guest of Honour
His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD
Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State
Venue:
NAF Conference Centre,
Ahmadu Bello Way, Kado, Abuja
Date:
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time:
11:00 a.m.
About the Author
Distinguished Senator Effiong Dickson Bob, FCIArb, is a seasoned grassroots politician and administrator whose public service journey reflects depth, experience, and commitment to governance. He has served as a Local Government Councillor, Local Government Chairman, Commissioner for Justice, and a two-term Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He also represented Nigeria at the ECOWAS Parliament for eight years and served as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Benin.
A consistent advocate of progressive leadership, Senator Bob is a strong supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, President of the Senate; and His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD, as he advances toward a second term as Governor of Akwa Ibom State.
The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria is a compelling reflection drawn from years of legislative and executive experience, offering deep insight into the responsibilities, pressures, and ethical demands of lawmaking in Nigeria’s democratic journey.
A must-read for the political class, diplomats, students, and policymakers within and outside government circles.
