NUJ Names Igbo-Etiti LGA Boss, Dr Odo, Best Chairman of the Year
By Wilfred Chukwuma
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu State Council, has honoured the Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Dr Eric Odo, with its Best Chairman of the Year award.
The award was presented to Odo on Thursday by the State Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Obinna Ogbuka, during activities marking the 2025 Press Week at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Enugu.
Receiving the honour, tagged “Champion of Impactful Development Award”, Odo commended the union for recognising what he described as the significant strides recorded by his administration within the last one year.
He said the award would serve as an additional push for his team to intensify efforts in infrastructure renewal, social service delivery, economic empowerment and peace-building across the council area.
According to him, the recognition reflects the collective commitment of his administration and the cooperation of the people of Igbo-Etiti.
“Our administration is focused on delivering projects that directly improve the lives of our people,” he said. “This award shows that the work we are doing is visible and appreciated, but it also challenges us to deepen our interventions.”
Odo assured residents of Igbo-Etiti that his administration would not slow down, pledging sustained investment in water projects, education, healthcare, social welfare, rural infrastructure and roads.
“These are the pillars of human development,” he stated. “We will continue until every community fully feels the impact.”
He added that the NUJ recognition had strengthened his resolve to pursue more people-centred projects and consolidate ongoing transformations across the LGA.
“It is a motivation for service, and I dedicate it to the hardworking people of Igbo-Etiti whose support has made our progress possible,” the council boss stressed.
While the Igboetiti council boss bagged the overall best chair in the category of ” Champion of Impactful Development Award”, other council chairmen who separately got top positions in various categories were; Hon. Ferdinand Ukwueze of Igbo-Eze South,(Best LG Chairman of the year)Human Capital and Infrastructural Development, Hon. Uchenna Okolo – Chairman, Awgu
(Best LG Chairman of the year)
Grassroots Transformative Leadership, Pastor Engr Beloved-Dan Anike— Chairman Enugu East
(Best LG Chairman of the year)
Youth and Education Development Award.
EDITOR
Sam Udekwe is a journalist working in the News and Current Affairs department, Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Enugu. He is well trained in all genres of journalistic venture.
Mr Sam read Mass Communication, graduating all with Distinction in National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma at IMT, Enugu and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra state, as well as M.Sc Mass Communication with Second Class(Upper Division) at National Open University of Nigeria.
He is the immediate past NUJ Chairman, Enugu state.
samowailo@gmail.com
