His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, Governor of Imo State, has approved the underlisted distinguished personalities for the conferment of Imo State @ 50 Star Honours, in recognition of their exceptional service, enduring legacy, and outstanding contributions to the growth, development, culture, governance, and global image of Imo State.
The honours, instituted as part of activities marking the Golden Jubilee of Imo State, celebrate both living legends and revered departed heroes whose lives and works have helped shape the destiny of the State across generations.
The recipients approved by His Excellency for conferment of honours under the respective categories listed below are as follows:
A) Golden Star Governor of Imo State
(GSGI)
Reserved for serving or former Governors who extraordinarily distinguished themselves in service to Imo State
H.E. Chief Sam Onunaka Mbakwe (Posthumous)
H.E. Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON
B) Grand Service Star of Imo State
(GSSI)
For exceptional service and contribution to the growth and development of Imo State
H.E Major-General Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu (rtd)
H.E. Rear Admiral Allison Madueke (rtd)
H.E. Cmdre. James Aneke (rtd)
H.E. Chief Achike Udenwa
H.E. Chief Ikedi Ohakim
H.E. Senator Rochas Anayo Okorocha
H.E. Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha
Hon. Justice Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme Ph.D, JSC
His Eminence, Dr. Samuel Emeka Kanu Uche, JP (Prelate Emeritus, Methodist Church of Nigeria)
His Grace, The Most Rev. Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba (Primate, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
Posthumous:
H.E. Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu
H.E. Admiral Adekunle Lawal
H.E. Brig. Gen. Sunday Adenihun
H.E. Cmdre. Amadi Ikwechegh
H.E. Cmdre. Anthony Oguguo
H.E. Chief Evan Enwerem
H. E. Col. Tanko Zubairu
Hon. Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, JSC
Chief Emmanuel C. Iwuanyanwu, CFR
Hon. Justice Ignatius Chukwudi Pats Acholonu JSC, CON
C) Distinguished Star of Imo State
(DSI)
For sustained impact in economic development, infrastructure, trade and investment
Prof. Michael J. C. Echeruo
Chief Leo Stan Ekeh
Prof. Maurice Iwu
Ambassador Kema Chikwe
H.R.H. Eze Godwin Osuji
Mr. Ernest Ebi, MFR
Chief (Dr.) John Enyiogasi
Sir Mike Okiro, IGP (rtd.)
Rev. Fr. Prof. Emeka Emeakaroha
Dr. Walter Ofonagoro
Posthumous:
Senator Arthur Nzeribe
Dr. Benjamin Uzoukwu Nzeribe
Prof. George Obiozor
Dr. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe (K.O. Mbadiwe)
Chief Sir John Richard Anyaehie
H.R.H. Eze Pius Agwaramgbo
Chief Collins Obih
Chief Pascal Dozie
Chief Willie Anumudu
Nze Dr. Clement Maduako, MFR
Chief Emma Osigwe Nwogu
H.R.H. Eze Zeb Philips Nwosu
D) Art & Culture Star of Imo State
(ACSI)
For outstanding contributions to the arts, culture, heritage and social cohesion of Imo State
His Grace, The Most Rev. Anthony Valentine Obinna (Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri)
Sir Christogonus Ezebuiro Obinna (Sir Warrior)
Mr. Anayo Modestus Kanayo (Kanayo O. Kanayo)
Ms. Genevieve Nnaji
Ms. Rita Dominic-Anosike
Mr. Dan Satch Opara-Godwin (Kabaka)
Posthumous:
Flora Nwapa
E) Star of Innovation Award
(SIA)
For breakthrough ideas, projects and impact in technology, research, development or philanthropy
Dr. Sylvester Ugoh
Posthumous:
Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu
Dr. Basil Nnanna Ukaegbu
H.R.H. Eze Ben Obi
Mrs Maria Egu
F) Star of Youth Leadership
(SYL)
Chiamaka Nnadozie
These honours reflect the gratitude of a people and the resolve of the Imo State Government to immortalise excellence, sacrifice and service.
Signed:
Chief Cosmas Iwu
Chairman, Planning Committee/Secretary to the Government of Imo State
