Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Wednesday, 9th March 2022, bestowed three state categories of medal awards to over two hundred distinguished personalities in the State.
The awards, from the highest to lowest, included Anambra State Grand Commander Medal, Anambra State Commander Medal, and Anambra State Merit awards.
The Awards were presented at Awka, the State capital, during the inauguration of the 10,000 sitting capacity Anambra State International Convention Centre, one of the governor’s legacy projects.
The award recipients include former Governors Peter Obi, Chukwuemeka Ezife and Dame Virginia Etiaba.
Other was the traditional ruler of Onitsha, Obi Alfred Achebe, Igwe Chidubem Iweka of Obosi; the former Secretary-General of Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku; and a business tycoon, Engr Emeka Offor.
Other dignitaries honoured by the governor were the former Senate President, Dr Chuba Okadigbo; Aviation Minister in the first republic, Chief Mbazurike Amaechi; Prof. Elochukwu Amuchiazu; Senator Uche Ekwunife of Anambra Central; Sir Innocent Chukwuma of Innoson Motors; a former Minister of Health, Dr Tim Menakaya; and former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme.
Commissioners, Special Advisers, State House of Assembly members and other distinguished personalities were equally honoured
Speaking on the occasion, governor Obiano said the medals were authorised by the Anambra State Honours Law (1995) and urged the recipients and the public to proudly utilise the titles as they were respectively backed by the law.
He also unveiled a-184 pages book of 18 chapters, Akpokuedike authored by Mr Ike Chioke, and reviewed by Prof. Osita Ogbu, which x-rays his lifestyle from childhood to adulthood, as well as his administration as a governor.
Also speaking, the traditional ruler of Onitsha Obi Alfred Achebe, Mr Udechukwu Prestige, and author of his book, Mr Ike Chioke, described the governor as a great achiever with an overwhelming impact on the Anambra populace.
On his part, the Reviewer, Prof Osita Ogbu, said it was a well-researched Biography that touched every aspect of the governor from childhood to adulthood, and urged all to obtain at least a copy and read it.
