The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has presented social media activist VeryDarkMan with a special award at its 2026 Annual General Conference in Rivers State.
The recognition comes amid discussions surrounding VeryDarkMan’s invitation to the conference, where he spoke about insecurity, kidnapping and his experiences as a social commentator.
The award has generated mixed reactions online, with supporters praising the NBA for recognising his advocacy, while critics questioned the decision.
Some social media users argued that VeryDarkMan has used his platform to draw attention to insecurity and issues affecting ordinary Nigerians.
@Titilala93: He deserves it 💯 haters can hate all they want. He has done a lot for humanity. Fighting insecurity,so why not .
@IykeNwaObi: Well, they know what he has done for them to give him an award. I have absolutely nothing to say again him being awarded.
@ElanJamex: That’s quite a recognition. VDM has certainly made his voice impossible to ignore in Nigeria’s public space.
@switcandyyy: This country na cruise .
@tall_chilizzyy: This country is finished
@Foxyblueu: VDM has done more actual justice for the common man than half of the lawyers in that hall combined. Let’s be honest.
@coolerstiv: Haters are crying
@FreshChijioke: Some individuals will be talking down about him, while the people that matters are honoring him.
