OurNigeria News Magazine to honour Sen Rochas Okoroacha with Lifetime Achievement Award in Philanthropy

OurNigeria News Magazine to honour Sen Rochas Okoroacha with Lifetime Achievement Award in Philanthropy


 

In its way of recognizing top individuals who are positively impacting society and the country at large, OurNigeria News Magazine is set to honor the former Governor of Imo State and senator representing Imo West, Senator Rochas Okorocha as one of Nigeria’s notable philanthropists at the OurNigeria News Awards (ONA) 2021.

ONA is an annual event organized by OurNigeria News Magazine, where prominent Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields and careers are identified and celebrated. This year’s edition is the second in the series and it is scheduled to take place on the 17th of December 2021 at the Lady Kwali Hall of Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja.

The Publisher of OurNigeria News Magazine, Dr. Abubakar Mohammed Sani said the organization has keenly followed the activities of Senator Okorocha after his name came up severally through the nomination processes.

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He said the Lifetime Achievement Award in Philanthropy being conferred on Sen. Okoroacha is in recognition of his contribution in Philanthropy across Nigeria.

According to the Publisher, Okorocha has shown remarkable excellence in all spears of life as one of Nigeria’s multi-billionaire, education philanthropists, politician, an astute businessman, a man who has set his sights on providing free education to 1 million children across the African continent by the year 2030.

Okorocha was born on 22 September 1962 in Ogboko, Ideato South, Imo State. He attended Juladaco High School, Jos (1976-1981). He studied at the University of Jos (1990-1991), obtaining a diploma in Public Administration. He returned to the University of Jos (1993-1994) to obtain an advanced diploma in Public Administration.

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He is the founder of Rochas Foundation, a charity comprising a number of special schools that are spread all over Nigeria that gives scholarship to the less privileged children in the Nigerian society.

His other Career positions include President, Nigeria Red Cross Society; President, Rochas Group of Companies Limited; Pro Chancellor, African Business School and Former Chairman, Board of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency.

Okorocha has demonstrated that he is indeed is a man with a heart of gold and compassion as his persona is made up of his commitment to philanthropy.

 


OurNigeria News Magazine to honour Sen Rochas Okoroacha with Lifetime Achievement Award in Philanthropy
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