The Imo State Government has announced plans to confer honours on 50 distinguished individuals as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state.
The honourees, made up of notable indigenes and friends of Imo State, are being recognised for their outstanding contributions to the state’s growth, development and legacy over the past five decades.
The Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, disclosed this in a statement issued in Owerri, the state capital. He said the final list of award recipients—covering both living and posthumous honourees—will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, February 4.
According to Emelumba, the presentation of the awards will take place on Saturday, February 7, bringing to a close a week-long programme of events lined up to celebrate Imo State’s golden jubilee.
The anniversary celebrations will kick off on Sunday, February 1, with an interdenominational thanksgiving service scheduled for the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. The same day will also mark the commencement of the competitive segment of the jubilee with the Golden Jubilee Quiz.
To promote broad participation, the commissioner said the quiz will be conducted entirely online, allowing residents of the state and interested members of the public to take part from anywhere. Participants are encouraged to register and compete via the official jubilee quiz portal at www.imo50quiz.ng.
Emelumba also outlined key activities lined up for the celebration week, noting that the announcement of quiz winners will take place on Monday, February 2.
He added that Tuesday, February 3, will feature the Golden Jubilee Cultural and Stars Night, an event expected to showcase Imo’s rich cultural heritage alongside performances by popular Nollywood comedians. Prizes will also be presented to winners of the Golden Jubilee Quiz during the event.
The Imo State @ 50 celebrations are expected to highlight the state’s journey since its creation, while honouring individuals whose efforts have shaped its past and continue to influence its future.
