By Amaechi Chidinma
The adage " Honour is given to whom honour is due " played out recently as a respected employer of Labour and foremost Entertainer cum Astute Media Executive, Amb.Uche Ogbuagu bagged a prestigious award from the members of Igbo Women Assembly (IWA)
The award ceremony which took place in the capital city of Owerri during the United Nations International Mother's Tongue Day Celebration with the theme " Preventing endangered languages from death (a case of Igbo language ) was organized by Igbo Women Assembly , to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo nation , and appreciate deserving sons and daughters of Igboland who have contributed in the sustainable and growth of Igbo Language.
Responding on the gesture, Multiple Award Winning Ogbuagu expressed happiness on the turnout of events and described the award as another source of strength, encouragement and motivation to him in the course of promoting Igbo Language thru his unique Artistic and Media renditions.
The elated Ogbuagu who is a United Nations Ambassador Of Peace harped on the significance of the United Nations International Mother's Tongue Day Celebration and unequivocally stated that it signifies a Clarion call to all Igbos that charity begins at home.
He said the event also serves as a unifying factor and opined that with Language you know your brothers.
He urged Igbos to go back to their roots in order to restore their dignity, while describing the culture of Igboland as " unique".
Amb. Ogbuagu who due to his tireless efforts in the propagation of the Igbo language and culture was honoured, seized the platform to commend the members of Igbo Women Assembly for the event and for honouring him and pledged his support for the association.
This IWA Award on Amb.Uche Ogbuagu,Founder/CEO Of MyRadio FM, Owerri among other reputable FM stations in the Southeast/South-South Nigeria sums up to a total of 468 Awards on his kitty.
Earlier In her speech, the Chairperson of Igbo Women Assembly (IWA) , Dr. Ebele Eucharia Okafor , enjoined Igbos to continue promoting and preserving their mother tongue .
The day also witnessed beehives of activities viz; Good Will messages , drama , cultural dance steps , panel session amidst funfare and jubilations. Encomiums has been pouring in. Congratulations to an Enigma!
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