Dr Ebuka Onunkwo, Chairman, Seahorse Industries Limited, manufacturer of quality lubricant, was on Thursday, September 2, 2021, honoured by the Anambra State Government for his significant contribution to the growth of education in the state.


Onukwo bagged the award at a programme tagged “Anambra State at 30: A Day with Education Builders,” which was held at Hollywood Event Centre, Awka.

The event, organised by the state’s Ministry of Basic Education in commemoration of Anambra three decades of statehood, had the singular objective of appreciating those who have contributed to the development of education in Anambra State.

According to the organisers, Dr Onukwo, who is a native of Ihembosi, was picked for the honoured following his massive contribution to the education of youths of Anambra State.

The business mogul had at a time picked the five best students from Ozubulu and sponsored their university education. He had also at another time donated 10 million naira towards the education of 10 university students. More importantly, he has been paying WAEC and NECO exam fees for all the senior students of Community Secondary School Ihembosi, a noble gesture that has led to an increase in the population of the school from 190 in 2009 to over 600 students in 2021.

The award was presented to him by Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano and the State Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof Kate Azuka Omenugha.

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