Anambra State Chapter of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) will on 31 March, 2026 recognise outstanding Amazons from the State for their various outstanding contributions in Politics, Education, Society and Philanthropy at Professor Dura Akunyili Women Development Centre Awka, Anambra State during her 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration.
A statement by the Chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee of IWD, Dr. Ifeyinwa Oduah made available to newsmen in Awka, named the recipients as: Senator Uche Ekwunife – Political Icon, Professor (Mrs) Kate Omenugha – Vice Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu- Ojukwu University, Ngozi Ezeonu -Ace Nigerian Actress and Dr. Ify Aronu – International Broadcaster/Youth development activist.
Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie – Rector, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Barr. Oge Ekjweozir – Women’s Leader/ Educationist, Mrs Esther Onyejesi – Anambra State APGA Women’s Leader, Dr. (Mrs) Vera Nkiruka Nwadinobi – Executive Chairman of Anambra State Universal Basic Education (ASUBEB), and Mrs Helen Ngozi Eze – Humanitarian also made the list in this year’s celebration.
The event will also witnessed conferment of NAWOJ Personalities of the Year on CP Ikioye Orutugu – Anambra State Commissioner of Police as the New Sheriff in Town: Redefining Security with Finesse and Firepower; and Christian Aburime, Chief Press Secretary to Anambra State Governor as Media Personality of the Year, Lovebite Foods and Beverages as Entrepreneur of the Year, Chief Dr. Ebuka Onunkwo, CEO Seahorse Lubricant Ltd and Kates Associated Industries Limited.
Also speaking to newsmen in Awka concerning the ceremony, the State Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Tochukwuu Ifejika noted that the idea behind the recognition is to establish a standard where other women and girls will look up as bearers for emulation as role models. Ifejika said no better time could be used to honour these out- standing Amazons from the State than the occasion marking this year’s International Women’s Day.with the theme: “Justice Action fur All Women and Girls – Give to Gain,” (Projecting Anambra Female Achievers 2.0.).
She said time had gone when the place of the woman was in the kitchen and the female folks relegated to the home front.
While calling for inclusion of more women in decision making organs at the three arms and levels of government, Ifejika felicitated with the State governor, Professor Charles Soludo on the appointments of some female technocrats and commencement of his second term administration.
In particular, the NAWOJ’s boss noted that the appointments of some women into the Solution Team marks him out as an outstanding female-friendly governor in his second term in office, which she described as a milestone, is a testament to the confidence and trust reposed in your leadership by the people of Anambra State. Ifejika praised the Governor’s commitment to gender balance and recognition of competence among women in governance.
Similarly, Ifejika hailed the governor’s wife and Grand Patron of NAWOJ, Dr. Nonye Soludo “whose unwavering support for women journalists and commitment to the growth of the media profession remain truly commendable.
And the headline sponsors for Anambra NAWOJ 2026 International Women’s Day are; LOVEBITE Foods and Beverages, Tummy Tummy Noodles, Kates Associated Industries Limited among others.