Senator Ekwunife Honoured for Outstanding Support to Abagana Catholic Church

Distinguished Senator Uche Ekwunife has been honoured by St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Abagana, in the Catholic Diocese of Awka, with an Award of Excellence for her contributions to the growth, peace, unity and development of the parish community.

The award was presented to Ekwunife on Sunday, October 4, 2026, during the dedication of the church, where the parish leadership commended her for what it described as her “countless immense contributions” and sustained support towards the development and wellbeing of the church and its members.

Ekwunife, a former senator and prominent political figure in Anambra State, was represented at the ceremony by the Director of Protocol, Senator Uche Ekwunife Campaign Council, Chief Chinedu Onua, Ozo Akunwata, who received the award on her behalf.

Speaking at the occasion, representatives of the parish, including Prof. Francis C. Akpuaka, Nzanebo, Abagana, and Rev. Fr. Michael Ogumo, Otasobuluzo, expressed appreciation to the senator for her sustained support to the church and community.

They particularly acknowledged her contributions towards promoting peace, unity and development within the parish, describing her support as a reflection of her commitment to community advancement.

In her remarks delivered by Chief Onua, Ekwunife thanked the parish for the recognition, describing the award as a humbling honour and an encouragement to continue supporting initiatives that promote faith, peace, unity and community development.

She congratulated the parish on the dedication of the new church edifice and prayed that the facility would continue to serve as a centre of worship, hope, unity and spiritual growth for generations to come.

The senator also appreciated the priests, parish leadership and members of the church for their prayers, support and confidence in her, assuring them of her continued commitment to the wellbeing and development of the community.

The award further underscored the relationship between Ekwunife and the parish, with the church leadership commending her contributions and wishing her continued success in her public service engagements.