10th Bonny Legislative Assembly Honours LG Chairman as Trailblazer in Governance at 1st Anniversary, Lauds Executive for Development Initiatives

September 17, 2026 Emily Kelvin

The Bonny Legislative Council has honoured the Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Amasenibo Abinye Blessing Pepple, with a Trailblazer in Governance and Grassroots Development award.

The honour was presented on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at a grand reception organised by the 10th Assembly of the Bonny Legislative Council to mark its first year in office and recognise the Chairman’s contributions to governance and development in the LGA.

**Presentation of award: L-R Deputy, Lawrence Idasoalabo, and Leader, Kingsley Jumbo, and Chairman, Abinye Pepple, and Vice Chairman, Ibinyefagha Alabere, during the event.**

The event was attended by members of the Legislative Council, Council officials, political stakeholders and other dignitaries.

It also provided an opportunity for the Assembly to reflect on its activities and its working relationship with the Executive arm over the past year.

Speaking at the event, the Leader of the 10th Assembly, Kingsley Tammy Jumbo, commended Chairman Pepple for his cooperation and support towards the effective functioning of the Legislative Council.

Jumbo said the working relationship between the Executive and Legislative arms had facilitated the pursuit of programmes and initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of residents and promoting development across Bonny Local Government Area.

He said the Council decided to recognise Pepple’s leadership and contributions to grassroots governance, adding that the award was presented as a mark of appreciation for his support and partnership with the Assembly.

In his response, the Bonny LGA Chairman, Abinye Blessing Pepple thanked the Legislative Council for the recognition, saying he, the Vice Chairman and members of his team were delighted by the honour.

**Chairman, Bonny LGA , Abinye Blessing Pepple**

“On behalf of myself, the Vice Chairman of Council, and members of my team, we are elated with this honour you have given to us,” Pepple said.

The Chairman also praised the Legislative Council for what he described as its productive approach to its legislative responsibilities and its commitment to maintaining a constructive relationship with the Executive.

“I am extremely overwhelmed by the way and manner in which the 10th Assembly has doggedly and legislatively packaged themselves in a productive manner,” he said.

Pepple dedicated the award to members of his administration, recognising their contributions and support in implementing programmes and initiatives of the local government.

The event also highlighted areas of focus under the administration, including infrastructure, youth and women empowerment, tourism, education, security, social welfare and human capital development.

The Bonny Legislative Council congratulated the Chairman on the recognition and expressed its readiness to sustain collaboration with the Executive arm.

The Assembly also wished Pepple continued wisdom, strength and success in his efforts to provide governance and promote sustainable development in Bonny Local Government Area.