Association of Anambra State Development Union (AASDU), while calling for unity and partnership in developing the state, honoured Chief Emeka Agba for his philanthropy across the state through his Emeka Agba Foundation.
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This was at the 2024 Anambra Lecture/ Awards and Cultural day event organised by the association in Lagos, themed, ‘Akuluo-Uno: Philosophy and Predicament of Ndigbo in Contemporary Nigeria’.

Receiving the award alongside his wife, Agba, expressed gratitude, saying that such recognition calls for more work.

Noting the economic situation in the country, he called on more wealthy Nigerians to put more efforts towards helping their communities.

“I feel great. This award coming out this time is an encouragement that we get from the different institutions based on our philanthropic support to humanity. The award is in appreciation of all we have been doing to the society to benefit mankind- the less privilege, and all manner of humanitarian assistance that we have given in the past. It is based on that, that we were able to be worthy of this award,” he said.

Agba explained that his foundation has engaged in community services such as building roads, schools and giving numerous scholarships to citizens.

President, AASDU, Chief Amechi Ebeledike, called for collaboration towards rebuilding the state.

He explained that the award ceremony is a step towards recognising the contributions of their people towards the growth and development of their state and the nation at large.

“All of today’s Awardees are unrepentant believers in Akuluo uno philosophy and are all engaged in substasive investments in Anambra and supporting the drive of being proud Anambrarians,” he added.

According to the Chairman of the day, Engr Augustine Emelobe, the theme of the lecture / dinner is self-explanatory as the time has come for us to think home considering the global economic environment. Businesses can now be carried out from anywhere as the world has become a global village. The distribution of our business locations can assist in decongesting the urban centers and also ensure even distribution of employment opportunities and development as well as enhance the security of the immediate locations. Jobs help to provide securities in our home towns and bases.

“This Lecture / Award ceremony is designed to recognise the enormous human capital embedded in the belly of Anambra State and Southeast showcasing the Igbo Man indefatigable spirit, resourcefulness, ts from the talent, skill, resilience and industry of typical Ndi Anambra wherever we find ourselves.

“We shall recognise distinguished Ndi Anambra and friends of Ndi Anambra who have excelled in their chosen endeavours through hard work, integrity, resourcefulness, probity without compromise and who have through their investments and actions impacted positively on the lives and economy of our people,” he said.
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