The 2023 Distinguished Local Government Chairmen Merit Award has held on the 22nd of June 2023. It was held at the National Merit House, Maitama, Abuja.
At the ceremony, the Chairman of Igbo-Etiti local government area, Hon. Ikenna Nwodo was specifically recognized for his giant strides in the area of water, sanitation and health. Nwodo’s award was thus in acknowledgement of his laudable efforts in providing portable water for the people of Igbo-Etiti.
The coveted award ceremony was organized by Rootswatch Magazine. It holds annually to honor outstanding local government chairmen in Nigeria, who had distinguished themselves in several areas of service. These include Portable Water Supply, Security, Agriculture, Roads/Rural Integration, Education, Rural Electrification Provision, Rural Healthcare Delivery, Poverty Alleviation, Women Development, Transportation, and Housing.
Nwodo’s nomination for the award was announced in a publication made on the Daily Sun Newspaper of 4th of April 2023.
He was on hand to personally receive the plaque with the inscription ‘Distinguished Local Government Chairman Award’ for outstanding performance in the provision of PORTABLE WATER SUPPLY for the people of Igbo-Etiti LGA.