NUJ Anambra to Celebrate Platinum Jubilee, Honor Distinguished Individuals
By Chizoba Njaka
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, is set to conclude its annual press week with a grand ceremony on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The event will honor several distinguished individuals, including Architect Okechukwu Ezeobi, who will receive the prestigious 2025 NUJ Man of the Year Award.
According to a statement signed by the State Secretary of NUJ Anambra State Council, Comrade Okechukwu Onuegbu, the award ceremony will take place at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Awka by 10 a.m.
The NUJ Anambra State Council will also honor several distinguished individuals for their contributions to society. Some of the notable awardees include: Princess Dr. Jessie Ifeoma Udoka, Founder and CEO of Queentovah Helping Services and Queentovah Cares Foundation, as Philanthropist of the Year, Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor, CEO of Prince Iyke Construction Company, as Most Inspiring Youth Leader, HRM Dr. Ebuka Onunkwo, Chairman and CEO of Seahorse Lubricants Industries Ltd, as Humanitarian Personality of the Decade, Hon. Dr. ThankGod Chibuike Anago, Mayor of Awka North LGA, as Outstanding Mayor, Right Hon. Chukwuma Pius Okoye, Deputy Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, as Outstanding Legislator as well as High Chief Dr. Prince Uche Oduche, CEO and Founder of Life is Faith Motors Ltd, Udemezue Oil and Gas, Prince Empire and Properties, as Businessman of the Year
The ceremony will be led by Chief Primus Odili as chair, with Dr. Nonye Soludo, the Governor's wife and founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, set to deliver a keynote speech. The theme, "The Media and Our State Anambra: Reportage in Election Year," will be explored in-depth by guest speaker Professor Angela Nkiru Nwammuo, Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Anambra State Chapter.
Meanwhile, Architect Okechukwu Ezeobi's journey is built on dedication to excellence, innovation, and community development. He graduated as the best student with both (link unavailable) and (link unavailable) degrees in Architecture from the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, and further enhanced his skills with a master's degree in Project Management from the University of Lagos.
As the founder of Dwellins International Ltd., an architectural firm, Architect Ezeobi demonstrated exceptional leadership, driving transformative design and social responsibility. His corporate apprenticeship scheme empowered young people from low-income backgrounds with skills in carpentry and construction. Ezeobi's philanthropy has had a lasting impact on his hometown, where he has sponsored borehole projects, constructed access roads, and provided scholarships to indigent students.
In 2018, Architect Ezeobi transitioned into public service, showcasing integrity and transparency. As the GM/CEO of the Anambra State Bureau for Public Procurement, appointed in 2022, he achieved remarkable success. Within his first year, he saved the state over N10.4 billion in project costs and secured a $2 million World Bank grant, a testament to his leadership and the bureau's best practices.
However, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Anambra State Council, led by Chairman Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, warmly invites journalists and the general public to celebrate Architect Okechukwu Ezeobi's outstanding contributions. The 2025 NUJ Man of the Year Award ceremony promises to be an inspiring occasion, honoring Ezeobi's dedication to building trust, creating opportunities, and leaving a lasting legacy. The 2025 Press Week Committee, chaired by Comrade Francis Ekpone in the other hand, looks forward to a grand celebration.