Senator Rochas Okorocha
By Our Reporter
The Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) FCT Council will on Monday, September 20, 2021 engage the former Governor of Imo State and Senator representing Imo West, Senator Rochas Okorocha on national issues. The NUJ will also honour the former governor with an award of ICON of service and philanthropy
The discourse, facilitated by the FCT NUJ Chairman, Emmanuel Ogbeche, is titled: Conversation with Owelle at 59.
The event is to kick-start the 59th birthday of the former governor and Chairman, Senate Committee on Culture & Tourism
The conversation which would be aired live in one of the national television houses would also have some of the political associates of the senator.
Among the highlights of the event would be an award of ICON of service and philanthropy on the former governor.
In a letter accepting the invitation written by the Executive Assistant to Senator Okorocha, Dr. Ebere Nzewuji said, “l write to convey the appreciation of H.E. Senator Owelle Rochas Okorocha on the proposed interactive session with him and NUJ FCT Council and also notification of the award of Excellence as ICON of service and philanthropy.
“His Excellency has accepted this invitation and award notification requesting that the event should hold on Monday 20th Sept. at 12noon.
The former governor would be speaking with over 100 journalists (Print and Electronics) in the FCT on out of school children, national peace and unity, security, economy, governance, international relations, etc.