Philanthropist extols journalists for balanced reportage

• Participants at the event

The Founder and President of The STRIVAD Foundation and Chairman and CEO, STRIVAD GROUP of Companies, Dr. Uche Iro, has commended the Nigeria Union of Journalists, South-East Zone C, for strategic and balanced reportage that have continued to set agenda for society.

Iro stated this during the award presentation and investiture as Patron to him at NUJ press center in Owerri by the Vice President of the South-East NUJ (Zone C), Ezenwa Adiuku. He said the work of the journalists in shaping the society could not be overemphasised.

Receiving the award, Iro noted that the award would continue to inspire him to do more for society.

He said, “I assure the journalism community of living worthy of the honour conferred on me. I will not take this honour for granted.”

The founder who was represented by Director Programs Development, Dr. Tobias Nwokocha, pointed out that the Foundation will continue to partner Nigeria Union of Journalists on her many impactful activities. He appreciated journalists for their reportage that have projected what the Foundation is doing.

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The vice president of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Zone C (South-East), Eze Adiuku noted that the prestigious ‘Lifetime Humanitarian Service Award’ is in recognition of his selfless service and philanthropy to humanity.

“The Nigeria Union of Journalists has closely observed Iro’s unwavering commitment to social uplift, community advancement, and national development through the visionary work of The STRIVAD Foundation (TSF), whose profound impact on the vulnerable and underserved across our society remains exemplary.

“In light of your outstanding track record, we resolved to honour you, alongside your formal conferment as a Patron of NUJ South-East Zone”

“This double recognition is bestowed in appreciation of your notable interventions; your free medical support programmes and regular relief palliatives targeting indigent aged Nigerians has continued to speak to your personality  especially your strategic women empowerment initiatives designed to foster financial independence at the grassroots”.