Peter Eze Receives Youth Leadership Award in Enugu

On 22 October 2026, Hon. Peter Ogbonna Eze, the Federal Character Commission Commissioner representing Enugu State, was honored with an Award of Excellence for Outstanding Youth Leadership by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) during the 2026 Correspondents' Chapel Press Week at the NUJ Press Centre on Rangers Avenue, Enugu. The event was chaired by Chief Anthony Ani, SAN, a former Attorney General of Enugu State, and focused on the theme "Strengthening Democracy Through Responsible Journalism: 2027 Polls in Focus." Eze was recognized for his efforts in skills development, talent discovery, and connecting young Nigerians with employment opportunities.

Accepting the award, he emphasized its significance coming from journalists and framed it as a challenge to enhance his service. Eze's initiative, Peter Eze Youth Connect 2026, aims to mentor young Nigerians and provide career guidance, addressing unemployment and skills shortages by linking youth with professionals and institutions.