The Chairman, House Committee on State Tertiary Institutions at Ondo State House of Assembly, Chris Ayebusiwa, has emerged as Lawmaker of the year, Lead Awards has announced.

The Lead Awards unveiled the prize, Sunday, at its second edition held on Sunday at the International Culture and Event Centre (The Dome), Igbatoro Road, Akure, Ondo State Capital.

The awards holds yearly in the state, featuring awards recipients from different industries, such as Business, Sport, Entertainment, Media, Politics, Information Technology and many more.

The Lawmaker of the Year Award, as recieved by Hon Ayebusiwa who received the highest votes from Ondo State citizens to clinch the laurel, belongs in the category of Leadership Excellence and Dignity Awards that are strategically targeted at rewarding mostly deserving sons and daughters of Ondo State.

Reacting to the receipt of the award, Chris who is representing Okitipupa Constituency I at the 10th Assembly appreciated the people of the state for the show of love and their confidence in his person.

In his words: “I give glory to God for His limitless grace and mercies. It is by His grace that we have this privilege to serve and the heart to serve well. I thank the people of the state for counting me worthy of this laurel for which they massively voted. I thank my constituents to whom I dedicate this prestigious award.”

Lead Awards held its debut edition in December 2022.