Igbo Group To Honour Mr. Valentine Ozigbo With Prestigious Grand Civic Reception and Political Role Model Award

Pan-Igbo socio-cultural organization, the Anambra Central People’s Forum (made up of well-meaning professionals of various calling, Traditional Leaders, Religious and Community Leaders, Youths and Captains of industries), is set to recognize and honour Mr. Valentine Chineto Ozigbo, Founder, Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation and Labour Party (LP) Gubernatorial Apirant with a befitting Grand Civic Reception and Conferment of Political Role Model Special Recognition Award, as part of social activities marking the Two-Day Anambra Central Thirty-Four Years Anniversary and Cultural Festival.

In a Press Release made available to Journalists in Awka today, and signed by its Chairman, Achebe Chris, Esq., the association said:

“We share in in the joy which pervades all of Anambra State and Anambra Central Senatorial Zone, in particular on account of this worthy recognition. The best way to encourage Champions of Good Governance who are passionate about making a remarkable difference is by rewarding them. It is called positive reinforcement. The prestigious Anambra Central People’s Forum shall continue rewarding patriots who has consistently left trails of concrete achievements in nation building. Mr. Valentine Chineto Ozigbo is a shining example. With pragmatism and a quality display of intellectual quotient, he has elaborately proffered far-reaching solutions to the teething problems that have ravaged Anambra State over the years. The Grand Civic Reception and Conferment of Political Role Model Special Recognition Award, is an icing on the cake of his illustrious political career”.

The Pan-Igbo socio-cultural organization described Ozigbo as an accomplished Igbophile with a heart of gold who treasured Igbo culture and tradition, and is unwavering and uncompromising in his commitment to the advancement of Igbo heritage/identity, added that Thirty-Four Years in the life of a people or Senatorial Zone is a remarkable milestone.

Also speaking, one of the Patrons of the Pan-Igbo socio-cultural organization and erstwhile President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Anambra State chapter, Prof.(Engr.) Philip Nwabueze Atanmo said the Celebrant (Ozigbo), eminently deserve the recognition and honour done him because of his towering achievements and outstanding contributions to the people of Anambra State and Nigeria, in general.
He further extolled the Celebrant (Ozigbo), describing him as one of Anambra South Senatorial Zone’s biggest gift to Anambra State who has meritoriously rendered quality service to his people. He prayed God to continue to uphold and prosper him in good health as he continues to positively impact his people.

Concluding, the Spiritual Director of the Forum, The Most Revd. Prof. Godwin Okpala (JP, OON), Emeritus Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi Anglican Communion, who hails from Anaocha Local Government Area described Mr. Valentine Chineto Ozigbo as an avid lover of tradition, notable philanthropist, humanist and visionary entrepreneur whose remarkable contributions to the business world and the betterment of society have earned him widespread admiration, coupled with the positive impact the impactful “VALENTINE CHINETO OZIGBO FOUNDATION”, has had in the lives of our people.

Meanwhile, the Anambra Central Thirty-Four Years Anniversary and Cultural Festival is organized to specifically showcase the rich cultural heritage, exploits of the people, arts and craft, God-given natural endowments and unique tourism potentials. The Year noble event is envisaged to hold on Friday, 28th February, 2025, and Saturday, 1st March, 2025 at the Igwebuike Primary School Field, Abagana (Opposite Njikoka Divisional Police Headquarters). Many prominent Igbo sons and daughters, Traditional Rulers, Religious and Community Leaders, Youth bodies and Women Groups are expected to grace the great occasion.