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Dora Akunyili's Son Reflects on Her Legacy on 10th Memorial Anniversary

Dora Akunyili's Son Reflects on Her Legacy on 10th Memorial Anniversary Image

Posted on Jun 07, 2024 | By Shola Akinyele Memorial 2 min read

As the 10th memorial anniversary of Dora Akunyili, former director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), is commemorated, her son, Obumneme, reflects on the indelible legacy she left behind, describing it as a standard that remains unmatched. Obumneme, who currently serves as the director and head of project monitoring at the Anambra state government, reminisces about his mother's profound impact and the void her passing has left. While acknowledging that time may have dulled the initial pain, Obumneme emphasizes that the absence created by his mother's demise persists. He shares, "She left a legacy for our family, which we all strive every day to live up to. Her demise gave another focus to my life." Describing Dora...

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Fayemi to deliver Emeka Obasi inaugural memorial lecture

Fayemi to deliver Emeka Obasi inaugural memorial lecture Image

Posted on May 17, 2024 | By Nathaniel Memorial 1 min read

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, will be delivering a lecture in honour of the late Publisher of Hallmark newspaper, Prince Emeka Obasi.According to a statement by the Chairman of the Advisory Board, Business Hallmark Public Policy Forum, Marc Wabara, noted that the theme of the event is “If this giant, Manifesto for a New Nigeria”, would be held Thursday, May 2, 2024.He said that the topic became imperative to breach the gap of Nigeria’s failure to discuss the inability of the country to optimally deploy its abundant manpower and resources to fast-track its growth and development despite its six decades of attaining political independence.The programme would also be grace by the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, former...

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