By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Igbo think tank, Aka Ikenga, has nominated the Chairman of United Nigeria Airline, Prof Obiora Okonkwo for a special acknowledgement as a distinguished “Enabler of Ndi-Igbo Vision, Strength, and Resilience.”

The group In a letter made available to journalists over the weekend said the recognition is based on the businessman’s unwavering commitment and dedication to the Igbo tenet, ideal and objectives as well as Nigeria’s unity.

The nomination was conveyed to Prof. Okonkwo through a letter from the leadership of Aka Ikenga, dated November 12, 2023.

The letter which was signed by the President, Agbalanze Chike Madueke, Secretary-General Ogbueshi Mark-Anthony Nduka-eze, and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Sir Nnamdi Obi, expresses great pleasure, respect, and a sense of responsibility in recognizing Professor Okonkwo’s unique contributions.

The letter reads, “It is with great pleasure, respect, and responsibility that we, on behalf of the Executives and Members of Aka Ikenga, the non-partisan Igbo socio-economic think tank, write to notify you of our considered decision to recognize you as a unique enabler of Ndigbo vision, strength, and resilience in your distinctive services, mentorship, and inspirations to our common nationhood.

“We believe the resources of your labor and the stature of your tenacity in service to our country and Ndigbo as an industry path builder and barriers breaker in aviation are worthy references, amongst several, that commend you for this special honor as Aka Ikenga Vision Partner.

“Professor Okonkwo, known for advocating the revival of Ndị Igbo’s lost glory and sustaining the legacies of visionary leaders like Nnamdi Azikiwe and Michael Iheonukara Okpara, will be honored at an event marking the end-of-year get-together activities of the Igbo Think Tank Group in Lagos State on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

“The ceremony will also celebrate other prominent Igbo figures, including Senator Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige, former Governor of Anambra State, Senator and Minister of the Federal Republic; Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President Igbo Apex body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo; Chairman of Air Peace Airlines, Chief Barr. Allen Onyema; and a host of others.”

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