Students of West African sub-region, under the auspices of the West Africa Students’ Union (WASU), have honoured Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State with “The Chief Custodian of WASU in Nigeria” award.

Presenting the award to the governor at the Government House, Enugu, the President of WASU, Romans Pillah, stated that the honour was in recognition of the governor’s commitment to peace and good governance, as well as his friendly disposition to education and wellbeing of students “at the national and regional student leadership structure and support for leaders of Enugu extraction at various echelons, including Chidi Ilogebe, immediate past National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) President, and others.” 

Pillah expressed delight at the governor’s leadership role in providing the platform for student leaders of Enugu to excel. He said: “Our study has proven that your leadership has benefited the national and regional student leadership structure.”