Media Professionals To Hold Pre-Iriji Mbaise Lecture Series, Honour NUJ South East Vice President August 13

By Duke Onyeoma

The Federation of Mbaise Media Professionals (FMMP) has concluded arrangements for its 2026 Pre-Iriji Mbaise Lecture Series/Awards, scheduled to hold on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Chris VI Hotel, Ahiara, Mbaise.

A major highlight of the event will be the reception in honour of the Vice President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), South East (Zone C), Comrade Ezenwa Adiuku, JP, in recognition of his contributions to journalism and media development in the region.

The event will be chaired by the President General of Ezuruezu Mbaise, Sir Surv. Joe Anosikeh, while the President of Mbaise Peoples Congress (MPC), Hon. Carl Azudibia, will deliver the keynote address.

Royal Fathers of the Day include the Chairman of the Aboh Mbaise Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH Eze Marcellinus Nwaturuocha; the Chairman of the Ezinihitte Mbaise Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH Eze Anthony Nwanguma; and the Chairman of the Ahiazu Mbaise Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH Eze Sabinus Nwaneche.

Other distinguished guests expected at the event are HRH Eze (Barr.) Stephen O. Azubuine, KSC, Obizie of Obizi Ancient Community; HRH Eze Anthony Emeh, Ubaoha II of Mbutu Nworie Community; HRH Eze Mike Ndudiri Orji, Chairman of the Mbaise Council of Traditional Rulers; and HRH Eze Chidume Okoro, Grand Patron of FMMP.

The Chairman of the Planning Committee, Kennedy Onwunali, and the Secretary, Augustine Agwulonu, said preparations have been concluded for a successful event.

The Chairman of the NUJ Imo State Council, Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma, JP, will serve as Host, while the President of the Federation of Mbaise Media Professionals, Patrick Mgbaja, is the Chief Host.

Members of the media, stakeholders, community leaders, and the general public have been invited to at tend the event.