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Voting Begins For 2025 NUJ Anambra Man Of The Year Awards Nominees

April 11, 2025 402

Sequel to Anambra State Governorship election billed for November 8th, 2025, the activities of the week long NUJ Press week and NUJ 2025 Man Of The Year Awards Grand finale shall be by 28th August, 2025 at the Godwin Ezeemo International Press Center, NUJ Secretariat complex, Awka.

This is to give room for politicians and political activities from September through October before the election proper. And as well give women opportunity to have their turn during August meetings.

Theme: “The Media, Our State, Anambra: Reportage In Election year”

Who becomes the NUJ 2025 Man Of The Year? Who does the cap fit? Who is the real man of woman? The winner must be a Philanthropist? An Inspiring Leader, Innovative Entrepreneur etc etc!

The call for nomination has ended and voting is ok.

Those nominated for voting were 103 persons. 57 names were nominated without the brief CV on the feats of those nominated in Philanthropy as requested and the likes.

Aside from the 57 names forwarded without a brief curriculum vitae, 13 names came in with names , positions and organizations as requested by the committee while 30 nominees were neither here nor there on how they were nominated as some had incomplete names or portfolios.

We are dealing with 13 names.

We hereby present to you the 13 nominees to endorse who becomes NUJ Anambra Man Of The Year 2025 among others.

Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor
  1. Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor, (CEO PRINCE IYKE Construction Company.
    Reasons for nomination: Over 10 university undergraduates under his scholarship, over 10 prospective JAMBITES under his sponsorship, over 100 primary school and secondary school students under his scholarship/sponsorship, has empowered more than 50 youths to own shops, start businesses of their choice, learn Vocational skills and got settled to start up among other humanitarian services to community, Churches and organizations etc.
    Nominated by a Unizik Lecturer

2. Rt Hon Sir Chukwuma Pius Okoye (Ozo Mkpuluobi Amawbia) is a Nigerian politician, businessman and philanthropist serving as a member Representing Awka South 2 Constituency and Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly.

He has facilitated the employment and appointment of over 200 constituents. Through his educational support programmes, he has given scholarships to over 300 students, erected a perimeter fence on more than five schools and shared educational materials to students. Rt Hon Sir Chukwuma Pius Okoye has built over three health centres to increase access to healthcare services for all ages. His annual empowerment programmes have produced over 100 employers of labour. To support the security outlet of his Constituency, he donated vehicles to members of Vigilante and mounted over 200 Solar Powered Street Lights. He has equally attracted and constructed over 20 kilometers of road.
The numerous works he has done for his people stand him out to receive this year’s NUJ award.

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Nominated by a Technologist from Nibo.

Barr. (Dr) Adaora Emeka Offor
  1. Barr. (Dr) Adaora Emeka Offor. Wife of Sir Emeka Offor and Vice President of Sir Emeka Offor foundation as well as
    Touch-A-Life-Housing Initiative of Sir Emeka Ofor Foundation

So many houses to the poor, empowered uncountable number of families, scholarships at tertiary in Nigeria and abroad, unprecedented upliftment of many in the society, building of churches ,schools etc
Nominated by a clergy.

Chief Ezeonyebuchi OkoyeCEO Golden Tali’s Global Links Ltd
  1. Chief Ezeonyebuchi Okoye
    CEO Golden Tali’s Global Links Ltd
    Manufacturers of GUCCI Red Wine
    Impressive empowerment in jobs, scholarships, food apostolate , society empowerment
    Nominated by a student.
High Chief Johnson Ogbonna

5 . High Chief Johnson Ogbonna
( Onwa Federal Government) from Okposi Ebonyi State ,Akuluno United Brothers Association
So many poor people empowered , jobs created , men uplifted , hospital bills etc. Nominated by a women leader

Chief Osinachi Orabuchi ( Ikenga Ogberuru/Pan Teka) Oba
  1. Chief Osinachi Orabuchi ( Ikenga Ogberuru/Pan Teka) Oba
    Member De Imperial Philantropic family (DIPF)
    Empowerment of youths , families, society , jobs , skills , food empowerment etc. Nominated by a Youth
High Chief Dr Prince Uche Oduche

7. High Chief Dr Prince Uche Oduche ( Ikenga Dunukofia)
President, De Great Ifedimma Social Club of Nigeria and a businessman.
Empowered businesses , scholarships, building to Alma matter, youths empowerment etc
Nominated by a journalist

Chief Evans Emesim ( Okwumereze/Okwuluora )

8. Chief Evans Emesim ( Okwumereze/Okwuluora ) Awka
MC, Philanthropist, businessman founder of Okwumereze Empowerment Foundation
So many empowered across board. Nominated by an Ozo titled man.

HRM Dr. Ebuka Onunkwo, is theChairman/CEO of Seahorse

9. HRM Dr. Ebuka Onunkwo, is the
Chairman/CEO of Seahorse Lubricants Industries Ltd., he has redefined excellence in the oil and gas sector. He is also an esteemed Anambra South Senatorial Aspirant and holds the revered title of Eze Ndi Igbo, Republic of Benin. A devoted family man, he is married to the love of his youth, Mrs. Ifeoma Onunkwo, and together they are blessed with wonderful children.

HRM Dr Onunkwo is not just a leader in business—he is a beacon of hope for countless individuals through his remarkable philanthropic initiatives. Since 2009, he has consistently sponsored the education of students by covering WAEC and NECO fees for all senior students of Community Secondary School, Ihembosi, raising the school’s population from 190 to an impressive 700 students.

His contributions to education extend further:
Sponsors an annual award scheme for the best graduating students in Engineering, Biochemistry, and the overall best student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Uli.
Donated a brand-new 18-seater bus to COOU.
Sponsored five top-performing students from Ozubulu through university.
Advanced ₦10 million for ten Ihembosi students’ university education.
Invested ₦20 million to send twenty youths abroad for better opportunities.
Empowered women in Ihembosi with a ₦10 million economic relief fund, fostering growth and independence.
In 2025, awarded ₦10 million in scholarships to 50 indigent students across Anambra State.

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Beyond education, his generosity knows no bounds—constructing roads, building homes for the less privileged, and distributing life-saving relief materials during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HRM Dr. Ebuka Onunkwo’s legacy is one of innovation, leadership, and unwavering dedication to humanity. His business empire continues to thrive, his philanthropic influence continues to grow, and his impact on society remains immeasurable and inspiring. He is, without a doubt, a trailblazer whose name will be celebrated for generations to come.

Nominated by a Broadcast Journalist

  1. Hon. Dr. ThankGod Chibuike Anago
    Mayor Awka-North Council Area.
    Started giving jobs and scholarship as student leader when he was SUG President Unizik, continued in granting job opportunities and countless scholarships to numerous people across the state ever before becoming Mayor of Awka North.
    Has been outstanding as a chairman of local government in all ramifications based on his antecedents. Nominated by a Journalist from Awka North
Prof Uchenna Nwosu, America trained Medical Scientist andChairman/CEO APEX GROUP PLC.

11.Prof Uchenna Nwosu, America trained Medical Scientist and
Chairman/CEO APEX GROUP PLC.
Odenigbo Igbo-Ukwu and holder of a chain of merit and honourary titles and awards.
Proprietor of the long-established and steady wave-making APEX chain of medical institutions across the Eastern Region of Nigeria and beyond, involving hospitals, diagnostic, maternity, mortuary/embalming, tertiary health care and training centres.
He recently opened the only recognized private Nursing Training Institution in this part of the world.
Author of books in diverse fields including the only recognized Igbo medical dictionary, in which he has given the Igbo names of diseases, parts of the body, health problems and sicknesses.
Unassuming and humble philanthropist of record, in which area, besides his casual and informal benevolence, he has several specially constituted charity foundations at the local, national and international levels.
Married to an American woman and have children all who are well established in their fields.
Prof Uchenna Nwosu, Professor of Medicine, University of Ife, Nigeria (now Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU) and several universities abroad, is now eighty three.
He really expressed his reluctance about this award, asking to be convinced that it doesn’t reflect the worrisome unprincipled trends of today..
Nominated by a Veteran Journalist from Igboukwu

Architect Okey Ezeobi
  1. Architect Okey Ezeobi. MD BPP Anambra State.

A vast and experienced architect with a speciality in the area of interior design details. He has worked in a number of high profile projects of varying scope. He is a registered architect with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and an associate member of the Nigeria Institute of Architects (NIA).

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An Entrepreneur in building sector. His Philanthropy and humanitarian services stood him out for this nomination.

Nominated by a NAWOJ member

DR. JESSIE IFEOMA UDOKA MENUBA ( NEE OLIOBI ) Ph. D.
  1. DR. JESSIE IFEOMA UDOKA MENUBA ( NEE OLIOBI ) Ph. D.

She is known across the board by different titles depending on where one is coming from. The titles ranged from:

MADAM AMBASSADOR, HER EXCELLENCY, PATRONESS, CHIEF, CHAPLAIN, BISHOP, MOTHER GENERAL, AHAEJIEJEMBA 1 WORLDWIDE, WOMAN OF THE DECADE, MOTHER TERESA OF THE 21ST CENTURY, HRH, PRINCESS, DR. JESSIE IFEOMA UDOKA MENUBA ( NEE OLIOBI ) Ph. D.

SHE IS THE OWNER AND CEO OF QUEEN TOVAH CARES FOUNDATION, QUEEN TOVAH HELPING SERVICES, QUEEN TOVAH UNLIMITED SOLUTIONS, AND COMING SOON TO NIGERIA, QUEEN TOVAH LIMITED SOLUTIONS.

SHE HAS OBTAINED A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN), A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHAPLAINCY ( BS), A MASTERS DEGREE IN GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (MS), A DOCTORATE OF THEOLOGY (ThD), A Ph.D. IN HUMANITIES, A Ph.D. IN DIVINITY, AND AN HONORARY Ph.D AS A BISHOP (DDiv).

HER PASSIONS ARE, HELPING OTHERS, SHOWING LOVE AND KINDNESS, DONATING TO CHARITIES, THE SEARCH FOR KNOWLEDGE AND UNBEARABLE PITY FOR THE SUFFERING OF MANKIND.

HER VALUES ARE,
HONESTY ( BEING TRUTHFUL AND SINCERE IN ONE’S WORDS AND ACTIONS), SUPPORTING OTHERS WELL-BEING, RESPECT (TREATING OTHERS WITH DIGNITY AND ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR WORTH), FAIRNESS (TREATING EVERYONE EQUITABLY AND JUSTLY, WITHOUT BIAS OR PREJUDICE ), COMPASSION ( SHOWING EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING FOR OTHERS, AND ACTING TO ALLEVIATE THEIR SUFFERING ), RESPONSIBILITY ( TAKING OWNERSHIP OF ONE’S ACTIONS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES, AND BEING ACCOUNTABLE FOR ONE’S COMMITMENTS).

HER PERSONAL INTEREST IS ROOTED IN HELPING OTHERS, IT’S NOT NECESSARY ABOUT ALTRUISM, BUT MORE ABOUT A GENUINE DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND FIND FULFILLMENT THROUGH SERVICE.

SHE WAS HONORED AND AWARDED EIGHTY SIX (86) AWARDS WORLDWIDE, IN THE LAST TWO YEARS FOR HER HUMANITARIAN AND PHILANTHROPIST SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO IMPROVING HUMAN WELFARE AND SOCIETAL WELL-BEING. Nominated by a Nigerian Senior Information Officer/Journalist

Nominations ended first week of April 2025 and Voting has since started

This was in line with agreement reached with leadership of NUJ to partner www.odogwublog.com on voting.

How To Vote for Your Choice

Scroll down and vote by dropping a comment inside the comment section of the blog. Who is your choice candidate?

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402 thoughts on “Voting Begins For 2025 NUJ Anambra Man Of The Year Awards Nominees”

  1. Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor CEO PRINCE IYKE Construction Company is my choice base on being too young to have made impact at tender age. He deserves the award.

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    1. I, Ikechukwu Odogwu hereby nominate Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor CEO PRINCE IYKE Construction Company for the award.

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      1. Hon.IKECHUKWU OKAFOR CEO PRINCE IYKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY my vote goes to him base on on his spirit of excellence,impactfulness and youngness I think he will do more good and impact more youths thanks you.

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        1. I Okoye Emmanuel Chamiron
          My vote goes to Hon Chukwuma Pius Okoye DSP ASHA for his great work and project towards Obizi

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  3. I vote for Hon. ThankGod Chibuike Anago, Mayor Awka North LGA of Anambra State, for the NUJ Anambra Man of the Year Award.

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    1. I vote for Hon. ThankGod chibuike Anagor
      Mayor Awka North LGA of Anambra state, for the NUJ Anambra Man of the year Award.

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      1. My vote goes to Hon. ThankGod Chibuike Anagor
        The mayor Awka North LGA,Anambra state,for NUJ Anambra Man of the year Award

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  7. I nominate HRH Igwe Dr. Ebuka Onunkwo, CEO, Sea Horse Lubricants .He has done so well in education and other sectors.

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    1. I vote for Hon. ThankGod Chibuike Anago, Mayor Awka North LGA for his tremendous leadership strides and developments in Awka North LGA.

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      1. Regina Igwebuike vote for Princess Dr Jessie Ifeoma Udoka-Menuba
        CEO/Founder Queen-Tovah Cares Foundation Intl

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  13. I Onukwube Augustine Chibuzor, proudly vote for the workaholic Mayor of Awka North LGA, Hon. ThankGod Chibuike Anago, Onye Olu Obodo Awka North for all that he has done and still doing for the people of Awka North LGA.

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  15. I vote for Hon. IKECHUKWU OKAFOR
    CEO of Prince IYKE construction company.
    He looks elegant and I think he is best.

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  20. I Chinyere Ogbuagu vote for Barr. Dr. Adaora Emeka Offor. She has been working and impacting lives positively.

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  23. I, Anne Nonye vote for Princess Dr. Jessie Ifeoma Udoka-Menuba (CEO, founder Queen Tovah cares foundation international)

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  24. I, Okey Joseph vote for Princess Dr. Jessie Ifeoma Udoka-Menuba (CEO and founder Queen Tovah cares foundation international)

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  31. I, Lucia Chidiebele vote for Princess Dr Jessie Ifeoma Udoka-Menuba (CEO and Founder Queen Tovah cares foundation Int’l)

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  32. I, Augusta Joseph votes for Princess Dr. Jessie Ifeoma Udoka-Menuba (CEO and founder Queen Tovah cares foundation international)

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    2. Winnie, voting for Madam, ambassador,progress, mother general, woman of the decade, mother Theresa of 21century, Dr Jesse Ifeoma Menuba
      The cap fits her

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  33. I, Cynthia Chukwu, vote for Princess Dr. Jessie Ifeoma Udoka-Menuba, CEO and founder Queen Tovah cares founder Int

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  35. I Chioma Nwafor votes for Princess Dr Jessie Udoka-Menuba CEO/ founder Queen Tovah cares foundation international

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  37. I’m Evelyn Isiuzo voting for Princess Dr Jessie Ifeoma Udoka-Menuba also the CEO and founder Queen Tovah cares foundation int’l

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  38. Ubachukwu Nelson voting for Princess Dr Jessie Ifeoma Udoka-Menuba, the CEO and also founder Queen Tovah cares foundation international
    Thank you

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  40. I vote for Dr. Jessie Ifeoma Udoka Menuba .Mother Teresa of the 21st Century. CEO of Queen Tovah Cares Foundation.

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  41. I Michael U Okoye Esq do hereby vote for Dr Jessie Menuba owing to her philanthropic gesture and love for humanity

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    1. I vote Hon Ozo mkpuluobi Amawbia Chukwuma Pius Okoye for his philanthropic gestures to ndi Awka north and south

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  50. I Shawana Robinson Attorney at Law, hereby vote for my mother Dr. Jessie Ifeoma Udoka Menuba. The Mother Teresa of the 21st Century.

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  73. Cheryl Thomas for Dr.Jessie Ifeoma Udoka Menuba. A blessed woman with a heart of gold. She is our Mother Teresa.

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  111. I, chinaza Ezeokoye votes for Hon Ikechukwu Okafor,CEO Prince iyke construction company

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  112. I, Ajakor-Igwebuike Chiedozie Kizito votes Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor, CEO Prince Iyke Construction Company

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  113. My name is Mike Uchenna Anuna, a real estate consultant working with Afrihomes Property Ltd. I’m voting for Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor(CEO Prince IYKE Construction Company)

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  154. I James Ukachukwu Kama votes Hon. Prince Iyke the CEO PRINCE IYKE Construction Company for the man of the year award.

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  155. I Ekenechukwu Sylvester Obiora votes Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor CEO PRINCE IYKE Construction Company for the man of the year award.

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  156. I Ezegwu Chimaobi Promise votes Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor. CEO PRINCE IYKE Construction Company for the award with my full chest.

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  158. I, Ojukwu Valentine hereby nominate Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor CEO PRINCE IYKE Construction Company for the award.

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  159. I am voting for Chief Dr Ebuka Onunkwo for the NUJ Man of the year 2025. He is a philanthropist everyone around him look up to for his kind gesture.
    Nwosu Frank O

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  160. I am voting for Chief Dr Ebuka Onunkwo for the NUJ Man of the year 2025. He is a philanthropist everyone around him look up to for his kind gesture.
    Nwosu Frank O

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  164. I’m Mmesoma Dora Oil by name, I vote serial number 1, Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor CEO PRINCE IYKE Construction Company.

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  170. I vote Honourable Thank God Anagor Mayor Awka North Local Government Anambra State, for his selfless services.

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    1. I vote Chief Dr Chukwuebuka Onunkwo (SEAHORSE) for his inclusive philanthropy and love for the people of Anambra.

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  184. Nwana Emmanuel.
    I vote for Rt.Hon.Dr.Chukwuma Pius Okoye. (Deputy Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly). A man with heart of gold.

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    1. I vote for HRH Dr Ebuka Onunkwo. If selflessness were a person,it would be him. A great man of the people indeed.

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    2. I’m voting Rt Hon Sir Dr Chukwuma Pius Okoye, Anambra Deputy Speaker and member Representing Awka South 2 Constituency

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  193. I Hon.Chukwuebuka NWUME Nominate
    RT.Hon.Chukwuma Pius Okoye for his philanthropic and leadership qualities shown to the good people of Awka South.
    Thank you.

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  194. I Hon.Chukwuebuka NWUME Nominate
    RT.Hon.Chukwuma Pius Okoye for his philanthropic and leadership qualities shown to the good people of Awka South.
    Thank you.

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  200. I, Hon Victor Udeozor vote for RT Hon (Dr) Chukwuma Pius Okoye, Deputy Speaker and member representing Awka south constituency B, in the state assembly.

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  201. I, Nwankwo Nnaemeka Nonso, hereby vote for Rt. Hon. Chukwuma Pius Okoye, the Deputy Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly.

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  202. My sincerely vote goes to Rt.Hon.Dr. Chukwuma Pius Okoye. (Deputy Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly).

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  203. My humble and sincere vote goes to Rt.Hon.Dr. Chukwuma Pius Okoye ( Deputy Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly).

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  204. My sincere vote goes to RT. Hon.Dr. Chukwuma Pius Okoye (Deputy speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly )

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  206. I sincerely vote for Rt Hon. Dr. Pius Chukwuma Okoye (Deputy Speaker Anambra state house of assembly).

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    1. I sincerely vote for Rt Hon.Dr Pius Chukwuma Okoye (Deputy speaker Anambra state house of assembly).

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  233. I CHIBUEZE SOMTOCHUKWU SAMUEL Votes serial number 1, Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor CEO PRINCE IYKE Construction Company.

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    1. I vote for my principal Hon Ozo mkpuluobi Amawbia Chukwuma Okoye for this award. Ife o Na – eme bu ya nyere ya afa. Ochilimma ga achikwa ozo. Woman leader
      Amawbia ward 11

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  265. I ECHETEBU LILIAN ADAEZE, Vote For RT. HON. CHUKWUMA PIUS OKOYE. DEPUTY SPEAKER. ANAMBRA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. He Deserves The Award.

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  296. I am Eboh Marcel Chibueze, the president of Citydale Business Concept Ltd. I vote for (No 1) my dearest Hon. Ikechukwu Okafor, the CEO PRINCE IYKE Construction company.

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  299. Me Ejimofor Nnamah chairman ward 2 AMAWBIA, I voting for my able deputy speaker RT HON Chukwuma P. Okoye.

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    1. I Mrs ifeanyi ifeoma ( diamond) voting for Rt .Hon .Dr.okoye Pius chukwuma,Deputy speaker anambra state house of assembly

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  343. I vote for Hon Chukwuma Pius Okoye
    Deputy speaker Anambra house of Assembly
    I am Dugwu Nwanneka Emillia.
    thank you

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  346. Ezeh Anthonia Amaka, is voting Hon. Pius Chukwuma Okoye , the deputy speaker of Anambra state house of Assembly.

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