NUJ FCTA Honors Dr. Ekechi with Grand Patron Award
On July 30, 2026, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Chapel, honored Dr. Theodore Okwunicheta Ejikeme Ekechi with its highest honorary distinction of Grand Patron and the Most Outstanding Out-of-Home Advertising Icon of the Year 2026 Award. This recognition was for his significant contributions to national development, media advancement, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian service.
The ceremony took place in Abuja and was well-attended. Dr. Ekechi has a distinguished record in public administration and strategic communications, having served as the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Imo State and in various roles within the APC Presidential Campaign Council.
He is also a respected traditional leader with titles in Imo and Ekiti states. His academic credentials include degrees from the University of Nigeria and an Honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Berkley, Michigan.
Dr. Ekechi is recognized for his commitment to economic empowerment and ethical governance.
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