Enugu Nutrition Committee Honours Igwe Asadu as Food, Nutrition Ambassador
The Enugu State Committee on Food and Nutrition, in collaboration with Local Government Committees on Food and Nutrition, has conferred a Nutrition Champion and Ambassador Award on the Chairman, Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers and traditional ruler of Edem-Ani, Nsukka Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu.
The investiture ceremony took place at the People’s Palace, Ozara Edem-Ani, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, and attracted government officials, community leaders and stakeholders in the nutrition and development sectors.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the State Committee on Food and Nutrition and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Planning, Mrs Clara Nwakaego Eze, said the award was in recognition of the monarch’s exceptional humanitarian services to his people and neighbouring communities.
Mrs Eze described Igwe Asadu as a progressive and visionary leader whose achievements in critical sectors have positively transformed Edem-Ani and reinforced its cultural heritage. She noted that his leadership style reflects the values of ancient Igbo kingdoms, where authority is exercised with wisdom, accountability and service to the people.
According to her, Edem-Ani has become a reference point in grassroots development and cultural preservation, inspiring neighbouring communities to adopt similar people-centred approaches to governance and development.
In his remarks after receiving the award, Igwe Asadu expressed appreciation to the State Committee on Food and Nutrition for the honour, describing food and nutrition as fundamental to human survival and healthy living.
He said the recognition further inspired his decision to establish a food bank within his palace, where indigent members of the community can access nutritionally balanced meals at any time of the day.
The monarch attributed his achievements to his understanding of leadership as a divine responsibility anchored on humility and service to the people. He stressed that true leadership, he said, is measured by how leaders treat those under their authority, noting that respect, compassion and fairness are indispensable qualities of effective leadership.
Igwe Asadu further stated that meaningful leadership is often reflected in small acts of kindness which, collectively, strengthen community bonds and promote unity. He added that since ascending the throne, he has initiated several projects aimed at improving the living standards of his people.
Other speakers at the ceremony, including a Director of Information in the Ministry of Information and Communication and member of the committee, Mr Emeka Neboh, commended the monarch’s developmental strides and people-oriented leadership style.
They highlighted his extensive experience spanning private enterprise and public service, noting that it has significantly shaped his inclusive and impactful approach to community leadership.
Highlights of the ceremony included a tour of the palace food bank and Graceland, described as the “ninth wonder of the world,” as well as the presentation of the award plaque to Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu.
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.
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