ISTDAL Honours Lady Ada Ofoegbu With Distinguished Service Award
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THE Imo State Towns Development Association Lagos (ISTDAL), has honoured Lady Chidozie Ada Ofoegbu, JP, with its Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the association and community development.
Ofoegbu, Chairperson of Umukaku Town Union and former 2nd Vice-President of ISTDAL, received the award as part of activities marking the association’s 40th anniversary.
The award recognised her years of dedicated service, leadership, community impact and commitment to human development, women empowerment and the advancement of community interests.
Ofoegbu has played significant roles in the affairs of ISTDAL, having served as its Public Relations Officer from 2010 to 2016 and later as Second Vice-President.
She also served as Chairperson of the ISTDAL Lagos Women’s Wing and participated in several committees, including the First Women Inauguration, Hall of Fame, Carnival, Women’s Day and Political Affairs committees.
In her reaction, Ofoegbu expressed appreciation to God and the association for the recognition, attributing ISTDAL’s progress to the unity and togetherness of its members.
“We thank God that we have gotten it right. We are doing well, and with togetherness, we can achieve whatever aims and objectives we set for ourselves,” she said.
The award also acknowledged Ofoegbu’s contributions beyond ISTDAL, including her involvement in professional and community organisations and her advocacy for human and community development.
A civil servant working with the Nigerian Press Council (NPC), Ofoegbu has received several honours for her service, including recognitions from professional, religious, community and youth organisations.
The ISTDAL 40th anniversary celebration, with the theme: “Deepening The Unit, Peace And Security of Imo State Through Equity, Justice and Brotherly Love”, provided an opportunity to recognise individuals who have contributed to the growth and development of the association over the years.
The association, established in 1986 has continued to provide a platform for indigenes of Imo State residents in Lagos to promote unity, development and community advancement.
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