Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, has received a “Media Excellence Award” from the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Anambra State Chapter in recognition of its effective media coverage and service to humanity.

 

The outfit was honoured with the award at the 2024 Annual General Meeting and Award ceremony of the association with the theme “Akulueuno: Public Relations as a strategic driver of economic and social growth in South East Nigeria” held in Awka.

Speaking on the theme of the ceremony, Governor Chukwuma Soludo represented by the Commissioner for Information, Sir Paul Nwosu informed the gathering that Governor Soludo has created the enabling environment for investment through Public Private Community Partnership and reducing insecurity to the barest minimize.

 

He urged Ndi Igbo in the Diaspora to emulate the Late Dr Anthony Enukeme the founder of Tonimas Nigeria Limited who singlehandedly developed his Community Neni by extending their wealth to Anambra to enhance economic growth of the state.

Presenting the award to ABS on behalf of the association, the traditional ruler of Onitsha, Obi Alfred Achebe represented by Chief Osita Anionwu described ABS as the leading station in Anambra State in public enlightenment service and charged them to strive to sustain its high standards in the nations broadcast industry.

 

Receiving the award on behalf of the Anambra Broadcasting Service, the Managing Director of the establishment, Sir Chido Obidiegwu represented by the Director of Programmes, Mrs. Nneka Ekwunife described the award as a proof that the association is committed to setting the right agenda and shaping the narratives for inspiring public enlightenment service and creativity in the society.

In her remarks, the Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Anambra State Chapter, Professor Angela Nwammuo decried the rate at which Igbo billionaires are being chased away from some parts of Nigeria when they have a viable and prosperous South East where they can do business peacefully, and urged them to bring their wealth home to fasttrack economic and social development of the region.

 

Speaking on the theme of the ceremony, A guest speaker, Senator Osita Izunaso disclosed that the investment of Ndigbo outside the South-East is two trillion dollars while their region continues to produce a population under economic destitute.

The Senator explained that for Akulueuno philosophy to be achieved, governments in South East must tackle insecurity in the area, provide every necessary facility that will encourage Ndigbo to extend their wealth home, while Ndigbo must love themselves, their language and culture, even as he charged public relations practitioners to always sensitize and persuade Ndigbo to key into Akulueuno philosophy for the benefit of the people.

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