The Chief Press Secretary to Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Mr Christian Aburime, has received the Award of National Excellence in Strategic Communication and Public Service at the 10th National Leadership Integrity and Development Summit and Awards 2026.
The award was presented at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, during the summit organised by the Centre for Ethical Conduct Orientation and Empowerment (CECOE), in partnership with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
The event, held as part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary, had the theme: “Making Nigeria Work Through Trusted Leadership, Working Institutions, Economic Growth, Sustainable Development and National Security.”
Aburime, represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media Productions, Mr Ejike Abana, dedicated the award to Governor Soludo and the people of Anambra State.
The recognition underscores Aburime’s contribution to strategic communication and public service, particularly his role in communicating the policies, programmes and development agenda of the Soludo administration.
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The summit also featured keynote addresses and panel discussions on leadership, institutional effectiveness, accountability and sustainable national development.
Executive Director of CECOE, Dr Owah David, said making Nigeria work requires deliberate action and a collective commitment to the ideals upon which the country was founded.
Chairman of the occasion, Dr Rabiu Olowo, stressed the importance of building strong institutions alongside capable leadership, noting that sustainable development must ultimately translate into measurable improvements in citizens’ lives.
Also speaking, Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Co-Chairman of the event, Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide, emphasised the shared responsibility of leaders, institutions and citizens in advancing national development.
He commended ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including subsidy removal and the reallocation of resources towards productive sectors, while expressing optimism about Nigeria’s prospects for increased manufacturing and foreign direct investment.
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