The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu State Council, Correspondents’ Chapel, has honoured the Federal Character Commission (FCC) Commissioner representing Enugu State, Hon. Peter Ogbonna Eze, with an Award of Excellence for Outstanding Youth Leadership.
The award was offered on Thursday night time, October 22, 2026, on the grand finale of the 2026 Correspondents’ Chapel Press Week, held on the NUJ Press Centre, Rangers Avenue, Enugu.
Eze was recognised for his contributions to youth empowerment, expertise growth, expertise discovery and efforts to attach younger individuals with employment and profession alternatives.
The occasion was chaired by former Attorney General of Enugu State, Chief Anthony Ani (SAN), and centered on the theme ‘Strengthening Democracy Through Responsible Journalism: 2027 Polls in Focus.’
Other awardees on the occasion included the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi; Deputy National Chairman South of the APC, Mr Ben Nwoye; the Executive Director of PRODA, Dr Peter Ogbobe, and the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa.
Reacting after receiving the plaque, Eze mentioned he was deeply honoured and humbled as a result of the popularity got here from journalists, individuals whose work is to tell the general public, maintain leaders accountable and form opinions.
He thanked the NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel for discovering him worthy and requested journalists to proceed to face because the conscience of the nation by brave reporting, balanced tales and truthful judgment.
According to him, the award isn’t just about what he has performed earlier than however a contemporary name to do extra, including that he stays dedicated to creating alternatives for younger individuals and to serving society in a means the place management is judged not by title however by what number of lives it touches.
“The honour is appreciated, the responsibility is understood, and the commitment to service remains unwavering,” Eze mentioned.
Eze’s recognition highlights the significance of youth-focused initiatives amid persevering with considerations about unemployment, expertise growth and financial alternatives for younger Nigerians.
A serious initiative highlighted was the Peter Eze Youth Connect 2026, which introduced collectively hundreds of younger individuals for engagement, mentorship, profession steering and entry to skilled growth alternatives.
The initiative seeks to bridge the hole between younger individuals and out there alternatives by connecting them with related establishments, professionals and stakeholders who can assist their profession aspirations and financial development.
Through Peter Eze Youth Connect-an occasion that was adjudged the most well-liked and impactful youth occasion in 2026, the FCC commissioner has sought to create platforms for mentorship, profession exploration {and professional} networking, enabling younger individuals to pursue higher financial independence and contribute to societal growth.
