A Non-governmental Organization, the Nation Building Mandate Award in collaboration with the Market Leaders and Traders Association Eha-Amufu in Isi-uzo local government area of Enugu State on Tuesday, December 2 2025, named Dr. Samuel Odo, the deputy provost of the Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu their Patron.
The Founder/CEO of the Group, Hon. Amb. Prince Chidiebere Ani in his remarks at the ceremony held at the 1000 capacity building of the institution said the honour was in recognition of Dr.
Odo's contributions to the growth and development of the Eha-Amufu community, adding that his selfless services toward the improvement of the academic excellence of the College prompted the group to give honour to whom it is due.
According to Prince Ani, Dr. Odo has what it takes to earn recognition as their Patron, recalling that the college provost, Ikwuegbu was in the past decorated as the Mandate Award Patroness, emphasizing that both the Provost and the deputy were working for the well-being of the college and the people around them.
"They deserve our award because they render selfless services to humanity", he said.
Also in his speech, the Group's legal adviser, Barr. Tony Ede who on behalf of the members bestowed the award on the recipient, reiterated that they were inspired to recognize him because of his track record of dedication and excellence, pointing out that his firm and undaunted support to the administration of Prof. (Mrs.) Pauline Ngozi Ikwuegbu, the Provost of the College was a huge inspiration to the award.
"We have been hearing about the exploits of Dr. Sam Odo as a workaholic person and the strength of the Provost. We don't give awards to individuals anyhow but for people who have distinguished themselves in various ways of human endeavors like him.
We are aware of his unalloyed support to the Provost, Prof. (Mrs.) Ikwuegbu who, without doubt has done the unimaginable in the provisions of infrastructural facilities, human capacity building in the college and promoting community relationships. They are all visible and verifiable.
We have therefore come here to identify with him, appreciate his efforts, and exemplary leadership in this great college", he said.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Odo said he was overwhelmed with joy for the honour bestowed on him by the group and pledged that the college would collaborate with them to offer assistance where necessary.
"I am appreciative of this award and I want to assure you that we are going to partner with your organization in the areas of common interests. Already we have started that, especially as it concerns allowing you to hold meetings in the college, among others.
My concern is always to ensure that things move well and that is why I have been working closely with the Provost.
She is unrelenting in making our college the best among the equals. This is why her administration's giant strides are in every nook and cranny of this college. I really thank God for giving the College such an innovative and resilient Provost , as I also thank her for the confidence she has in me," he said.
The ceremony which was well attended by traders from the area and the members of the college community, including the college librarian, Mrs. Chinenye P. Nwebiem, Council reps; Engr. Dr. Tony Okwor, Mr. Christian Diyoke and Mrs.Lucia Ochuba, featured songs of praises in honour of the award recipient.
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