The Senate house of The Department of Political Science Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka on Thursday, December 8, 2021, presented an award of Excellence to Valentine Ozigbo in recognition of his exceptional service to humanity, excellence in Bussiness, and Philanthropy.
The Award was presented at the legislative summit organized by the senate of the department led by the Senate President Her Excellency, Rt Hon Esther Kelechi, and other senators from the various constituencies of the department.
Mr. Valentine Ozigbo was represented by the deputy director Of research in the PDP campaign organization Dr. Mrs. Miriam Alike who received the award on his behalf.
Presenting the award to Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, the staff adviser Mr. Innocent Ogonna said that the award is in recognition of Ozigbo s contributions to humanity, philanthropy, his achievements in the business / corporate world. He described Ozigbo as a consummate business leader and entrepreneur with over twenty-six years of experience in corporate transformation, power, hospitality, energy, and banking (commercial, retail, investment, and international banking) who served as the President and Group Chief Executive of a globally celebrated business, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp).
Transcorp Plc is one of Africa’s largest conglomerates which includes Transcorp Power, one of the largest power generation companies in Nigeria, Transcorp Hotels, the owners of Transcorp Hilton Abuja (the leading business hotel in Africa) and Transcorp Hotels Calabar; and Transcorp oil and gas company.
While receiving the award on behalf of Valentine Ozigbo, Dr. Miriam Alike appreciated the senate-house and the entire department for finding Valentine Ozigbo worthy to honour him. Valentine Ozigbo is a man of the youths and students and he will continue to support and invest in the youths because the future belongs to them she said.
