By Sampson Uhuegbu
As part of the activities marking the 50th anniversary celebrations of the creation of the state, the Imo State government will confer honours on 50 distinguished persons, comprising indigenes and friends of the state, who have contributed significantly to its growth and development.
The Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, announced this in a statement in Owerri, the state capital. The commissioner noted that the final list of the 50 recipients, which includes both living and posthumous, will be officially announced on Wednesday, February 4.
He said the awards would be presented on Saturday, February 7, to conclude a week-long series of events marking the golden jubilee celebrations. The celebrations will commence on Sunday, February 1, with an interdenominational thanksgiving service at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. The competitive aspect of the jubilee also begins that day with the Golden Jubilee Quiz. To ensure wide participation, the quiz will be conducted entirely online.