Amaokwe Item Women Honour Dr Chima Anyaso with Distinguished Award.

Amaokwe Item Women Honour Dr Chima Anyaso with Distinguished Award.

The women’s wing of the Amaokwe Item Welfare Union (AIWU) has honoured Dr Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso, CDA, OFUJI Ndi Igbo, with a Distinguished Award of Recognition and the prestigious title of “Ezienyi Amaokwe Item” in recognition of his contributions to community development, empowerment and the wellbeing of the people.

The award was presented on Saturday, August 15, 2026, by the women of the union in appreciation of Anyaso’s contributions to the development of Amaokwe Item in Bende Local Government Area and his wider interventions across Abia State.

According to the organisers, the honour was bestowed on Anyaso in recognition of his sustained commitment to community development, empowerment initiatives and his dedication to the welfare of his family and community.

The award plaque, signed by the National President of the AIWU Women’s Wing, Lady Mercy Kesandu Uko, and the National Secretary, Odoziaku Onyinyechi Comfort, commended Anyaso for his contributions and empowerment efforts towards the people of Abia State, particularly his commitment to the growth and development of Amaokwe Item.

The women’s wing congratulated Anyaso on the recognition, describing the award as an expression of appreciation for his service, interventions and positive impact on the community.

Speaking after receiving the award, the Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Dr Chimaobi Anyaso, expressed gratitude to the women of Item for honouring him and recognising his contributions.

Anyaso urged the women to continue supporting the administration of Governor Dr Alex Otti, while also calling on them to prepare to support what he described as “their own” in the 2027 election for Bende Federal Constituency.

He said the recognition was a demonstration of the confidence and goodwill reposed in him by the people, assuring that he would remain committed to initiatives aimed at promoting community development, empowerment and the overall wellbeing of the people.