The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, Chief Samuel Okezie Nwogu, has been honoured with the “Unique Leader” award by the women of Owaza Community.
Nwogu received the award during the 2026 Owaza Women August Meeting held at Owaza Central School, with the theme, “Women Empowerment for Development.”
The annual gathering attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, community stakeholders, and other dignitaries from within and outside Owaza.
In her welcome address, the Owaza General Women Leader, Mrs. Blessing Chidiadi Chimaobi, said the annual meeting was more than a social gathering, describing it as an avenue for women to reflect on issues affecting their families and communities, acquire new ideas, and work collectively towards sustainable development.
She expressed gratitude to God for preserving the lives of the women and their families over the past year, while emphasising the importance of peace, responsible parenting, education and economic empowerment.
Responding, Nwogu, who served as Chairman of the 2026 Owaza August Meeting celebration, commended the women for organising what he described as a colourful and peaceful event.
He called for continued unity among the women and solicited their support for his ambition to represent the Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency in the National Assembly.
“I am happy with what I am seeing among the entire Owaza women. May this priceless peace that has been restored be sustained,” Nwogu said.
He stressed that peace and unity remained essential ingredients for community development, noting that meaningful progress could only thrive in an atmosphere of harmony.
Nwogu further appealed to the women to support his candidacy in the February 2027 National Assembly election, saying he intended to consolidate the achievements recorded during his previous public service engagements.
Also speaking, the traditional ruler of Etitioha Autonomous Community, His Royal Majesty Eze Levi Obioma Nworgu, commended the women for organising the event and urged them to remain ambassadors of peace in their families, communities and villages.
The celebration was attended by several prominent personalities, including Hon. Silvanus Uzoma Nwaji; Hon. Henry Chilaka, Esq.; former ASOPADEC Sole Administrator, Hon. Tony Mezie Nwaubani; former Chief Whip of the Abia State House of Assembly, Chief Felix Ebere; former Ukwa West Local Government Chairman, Eze-elect of Ipu West Community, Prince Kenneth Asonye, Hon. Amselem Eletuo; Eze-elect of Igiriukwu Autonomous Community; Chief Hosford Ebere, Traditional Prime Minister of Ipu West Autonomous Community; Chief Chibuzor Nwagbara, Traditional Prime Minister of Igiriukwu; Chief Uche Nwele, Eze-elect of Ipu West, Prince Alwell Nwagbara, represented by Comrade Christian Nwagbara.
Others included the Commissioner for Environment and Urban Renewal, Hon. Philemon Asonye, represented by Dr. Lucky Nkem Eluogu; Special Senior Apostle Eze Christian Ezere Ukaegbu; Eze Ozuruoha II of Isietitioha Autonomous Community; Hon. Godwin Adiele, member representing Ukwa West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly; Engr. Adinigwe Ugochukwu Nwoke, Labour Party candidate for the Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency, Prince Ndukaku Nwanmuo and Surveyor Joshua Ahukanna, Labour Party candidate for Ukwa West State Constituency.
A major highlight of the event was the presentation of the “Unique Leader” award to Nwogu, alongside other distinguished awardees from Owaza and beyond. The programme also featured monetary donations in support of the “Women Empowerment for Development” initiative and an inter-autonomous march-past
The organisers said the initiative was aimed at strengthening women’s economic capacity, promoting skills acquisition and creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods within the community.
The event ended with renewed calls for peace, unity, women’s empowerment and collective action towards the development of Owaza and the wider Ukwa communities.
Chief Samuel Okezie Nwogu
Media Team
21-08-2026
