TSF President, Iro bags NUJ prestigious award, conferred as NUJ Life Patron

The Founder and President of The STRIVAD Foundation (TSF) and Chairman and CEO, STRIVAD GROUP of Companies, HRtn. Amb. High Chief Dr. Uche E. Iro JP has bagged the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Zone C (South-East) prestigious “Lifetime Humanitarian Service Award” in recognition of his selfless service and philanthropy to humanity.

The award was presented to him on Wednesday at NUJ press center in Owerri by the Vice President of the South-East NUJ (Zone C), Comrade (Chief) Ezenwa Adiuku, JP.

Speaking, Ezenwa Adiuku said the Nigeria Union of Journalists has closely observed Dr. Iro’s unwavering commitment to social upliftment, 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, the Zonal Executive Council of NUJ South-East unanimously resolved to honor you with the NUJ South-East Humanitarian Leadership Award, alongside your formal conferment as a Patron of NUJ South-East Zone”

“This double recognition is bestowed in appreciation of your notable interventions, including: Selfless service and consistent support rendered to teachers and students across the region and Nigeria at large. Provision of educational scholarships and execution of the Post-Apprenticeship Scheme to help young artisans transition into self-reliance”

“Your free medical support programs 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”.

“NUJ also took cognizance of your execution of critical community development projects and various charitable interventions aimed at reducing poverty”.

“Your conferment as the Patron of NUJ South-East (Zone C) speaks volumes. This investiture as our Patron is a unanimous resolution of the Zonal Executive Council, and in recognition of an outstanding record of leadership, philanthropy and steadfast support for the free press and the welfare of journalists in the South East”.

“By this investiture, the Patron is entitled to all the honours, rights and privileges attached to this high office, and is henceforth called upon to lend counsel, support and the weight of his good name to the vision and mission of the Union”.

Receiving the award, the TSF Founder and President, HRtn. Amb. High Chief Dr. Uche E. Iro JP noted that the award will continue to inspire him to do more for the society. He assured the journalism community of living worthy to the Patronship conferred on him. “I will not take these honours for granted”, he submitted.

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.