with a prestigious award by the World Igbo Congress for excelling in relationship building with Ndi Igbo in the Diaspora.

The award is also for a distinguished record of support by Governor Orji for the Igbo project all over the world.

This was the highpoint of the twentieth anniversary convention of the World Igbo Congress held in Houston Texas, United
States of America.

Presenting the award, the Chairman, World Igbo Congress Nze Joe Eto, said Governor Orji had over the years given unprecedented support to the congress which had tremendously impacted on its activities.

Nze Eto urged other well meaning Igbo sons and daughters to emulate the governor by identifying with the programmes of the World Igbo Congress and commended the governor for his dynamic style of
leadership which had brought positive socio-economic transformation in all sectors of the state economy.

Receiving the award, Governor Theodore Orji represented by his Special Adviser on Diaspora Matters, Chief Kingsley Megwara, reminded Ndi Igbo in the Diaspora of the need to remain committed to
the Igbo ethos of ingenuity, communal spirit and enterprise that knows no barrier in fast tracking the development of the people.
people.

Governor Orji noted that his contribution in advancing the Igbo cause was based on his philosophy that with unity of purpose, Ndi Igbo would record remarkable achievements and would excel in pursuit of their goals.

The Chairman World Igbo Congress Nze Eto was re-elected for the second term at the event which had prominent Igbo people
in attendance, including Labour and Productivity Minister Chief Emeka Nwogu, former Governor Anambra Mr. Peter Obi, Senator Hope Uzodinma, Senator Ben Obi, wife of Anambra State governor, Mrs. Ebele Obiano among others.