BY CHUKS COLLINS, AWKA
AN aspirant in next year’s Anambra State governorship election, Dr. Paul Chukwuma, has bagged the prestigious African Illustrious Award 2024, alongside the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, for their respective and numerous community development efforts in their chosen areas.
The award, which aims to honour outstanding Africans who have made substantial contributions to the development of African societies, was has been bestowed on only a few distinguished community development-driven African leaders by the African Media Group.
Chukwuma’s profound impact on citizens of his Umueri community in Anambra East Local Council of Anambra State and environs earned him the award.
In his citation, Chukwuma received a thunderous and standing ovation for his transformative community development initiatives, especially the construction of access roads and support for the underprivileged.
It was disclosed that he had underwritten the cost of Senior
School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) fees for 1,000 and 500 students, respectively, in Anambra State.
This gesture, according to records from the state, has been on for years through his Sir Paul Chukwuma Foundation, and he has continued to showcase his steadfast commitment to education, youth and human resource development.
Chukwuma, who was represented at the award ceremony by Chief Hillary Udanoh, dedicated the honour to the people of Anambra State.
He stated that recipient has consistently reaffirmed his dedication to improving access to quality education and living standards of the people through strategic investments.
Udanoh commended the African Media Group, other recipients, friends and well wishers, who thronged the main hall of the Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos, for the event for their love and support.
