By Sunny A. David, Awka
The Chief Press Secretary to Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Mr Christian Aburime, has received the National Excellence Award in Strategic Communication and Public Service in recognition of his contributions to public communication and service delivery.
Aburime received the honour at the 10th National Leadership Integrity and Development Summit and Awards 2026, held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
The event was organised by the Centre for Ethical Conduct Orientation and Empowerment (CECOE), in partnership with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th independence anniversary.
Aburime, who was represented at the ceremony by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Soludo on Media Productions, Mr Ejike Abana, dedicated the award to the governor and the people of Anambra State.
The summit, themed “Making Nigeria Work Through Trusted Leadership, Working Institutions, Economic Growth, Sustainable Development and National Security,” brought together prominent personalities to discuss leadership, institutional development, economic growth and national transformation.
In his opening remarks, CECOE Executive Director, Dr Owah David, said achieving a functional and Aburime wins national award for strategic communication, public service, consistent efforts rather than mere aspirations.
ndependence.
The chairman of the occasion, Dr Rabiu Olowo, emphasised the importance of strong institutions and effective leadership in achieving sustainable national development.
Olowo stressed that governance should be measured by its tangible impact on citizens, adding that transparency and accountability must become integral parts of public life rather than practices observed only on special occasions.
Also speaking, the co-chairman of the event and Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs, Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide, highlighted the collective responsibility of leaders, institutions and citizens in building a prosperous nation.
Abejide called for fundamental reforms and a positive change in citizens’ attitudes, noting that national development required contributions from all segments of society.
He also commended reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, including the removal of fuel subsidy and the redirection of resources towards productive sectors of the economy.
According to him, the reforms could help strengthen Nigeria’s manufacturing capacity and attract increased foreign direct investment.
Aburime’s recognition underscores his contributions to strategic communication and public service in Anambra State under the Soludo administration.
