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ANAMBRA :Nze Nwankpo Storms Onitsha To Celebrate With Archbishop Valerian Okeke At 68

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Today, the African Democratic Congress, ADC flag bearer, in the November 6 Governorship election in Anambra State, Nze Akachukwu Sullivan Nwankpo KSJI, stormed the Federal Prison, Onitsha, venue of the Birthday Thanksgiving Mass of Archbishop Valerian Okeke. 

While speaking to journalists at the event, Nwankpo said, “I am happy to be here to celebrate the birthday of my friend and spiritual leader, Archbishop Valeria Okeke. I call on all Anambrarians to join me in celebrating this great man. Archbishop Valeria is widely known as a priest, who sets himself apart. I have come to see him as a man, who cares about people and who is a fountain of ideas for economic development and improving the situation of the common man and woman. He is a true humanitarian and we appreciate his contributions to Anambra’s progress”.

“Over time, I have studied this great man of God, His Lordship, how he strives to set our darling state Anambra on an irreversible path of growth and development. This is the objective that guides my quest to become the Governor of this great state.”

“I call on all the clergy, the religious and organized bodies, come let’s join hands to build a better state. As a Governor, I will be resolute in my commitment to uplift our people and to make Anambra a better place. I think my friend, my spiritual leader would be happy with such a birthday gift. Happy birthday Your Lordship, May God grant you many more years of good health and service to humanity” he concluded.

Governor Willie Obiano, Senator Victor Umeh, Sir Victor Oye, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo and Dr. Ebelechukwu Obiano, were among the dignitaries that attended the High Mass held at Federal Prison, Onitsha, on Wednesday to celebrate the 68th birthday of the man of God.

Archbishop Valerian Maduka Okeke is a Nigerian prelate, who serves as the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, and Metropolitan of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province. He was born in Umudioka, Anambra State and ordained as a priest on 11th July, 1981 by Cardinal Francis Arinze, who was then the Archbishop of Onitsha.

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Queen Josephine Diete-Spiff bags “Hero of Gender Advocacy Award”

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The Twon Ibe Opuyingibo 1, of Twon Brass Kingdom,Her Majesty Queen Dame Josephine Aruoriwo Diete-Spiff Esq was honoured by the International Centre for the Research on African Women in Nation Building and Gender Studies (ICRAWINGS) as “HERO OF GENDER ADVOCACY” for selfless and incomparable contributions towards uplifting the living standard of Women and Girl Child in Bayelsa, Nigeria and Africa at large.

The event which was held in Abuja to commemorate the 16 days activism against sexual and gender based violence according to the organization (ICRAWINGS), which is under the authority of Standtall Africa Initiative (STAi).


The Award programme was Graced by His Majesty,King Alfred Pepepreye Diete-Spiff of Twon Brass Kingdom, important dignitaries from all works of life and captains of Industry.

Responding,the Awardee, Queen Josephine Diete-Spiff requested that everyone should join her to thank God for yet another feather added to her already crowded and adorned crown as she bags the Hero of Gender Advocacy Award from such a reputable and life impacting organization.


Dame Josephine Diete-Spiff,a Queen & Matriarch of Twon Brass Kingdom, Bayelsa State, Past Chairperson, Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Wives Association (BSTWA), President, Royal Queens of the Niger Delta Initiative,

Patron, Advocate for Maternal and Child Health Award – National Council
Women Societies of Nigeria. (NCWS).

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Woman of Excellence in Nigeria Award – Thisday Newspaper

Award of Honour to the growth of Entrepreneurship and HR
Development -AETMAN

Distinguished Service Award (DISA) as an Icon of
Transformation- International Centre for Population & Development
Activities (CIPA)

Most Respected Women Professionals in Nigeria, Virtuous
Amazon -The Guardian Newspaper

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Gold Award for Selfless Service to Humanity -NEPAD
Bayelsa State

Golden Jubilee Nigerian Women Award for Leadership –
Radio Nigeria

Award of Honour as an Investor in Education – Celebrity Int.
Education Festival

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Golden Advocate Award for an immense contribution towards
the progress of the Nigerian Child – African Children Emergency
Foundation (ACEF)

Award of Honour as the most outstanding Queen/Female
Humanitarian of 2018 – Ijaw Women of Substance Worldwide

Lifetime Achievement Award for Humanitarian Services –
Catholic Chaplaincy of the Nigeria Police Force: Our Lady of
Victory Chaplaincy.

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Humanitarian Award for selfless Service– Rotary Foundation
International

Selfless Service Award 2012 by Gesi Publications, Bayelsa
State.

Patron, Red Cross Society, Port Harcourt, Patron, Nigerian Girl Guide Association

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Chairperson, Board of Trustees; Foundation for Children Orientation, President & Founder Lady Josephine Akporero Diete-Spiff Foundation for Widows, Physically Challenged, Orphans and the Aged.

Matron, Women Wing, Rivers State Chapter of HostCom,

Past Chairperson, NECA’s Network of Entrepreneurial Women, South-South, Nigeria.

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Past National President, Ladies Golf Union of Nigeria and many more.

She has also been described because of her several endeavours as A Royal Mother, an Advocate, Humanitarian, Educationist,dogged supporter of Living Visions and Recipient of local and global awards.

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