… Charges Them To Intensify Excellence
By Ikenna Orioha
Hope4OurYouth Foundation in collaboration with Owerri West Local Government, Imo State, Nigeria, had awarded persons with extraordinary abilities from Owerri West in artisanship, music instrumentation, comedy, academia, athletics, culinary, info tech, media, technic, among others, at the just concluded Youth Excellence Awards, held on September 5th, 2025, at Umuguma, the Council headquarters.
The awards ceremony goes beyond an award presentation to maintaining a continued transformation from the present state to a better economic opportunity.
The Founder and President of Hope4OurYouth Foundation, Mr. Esorochukwu Phil Obi, based in Arizona USA, was represented by the Foundation’s Patron, Amb. Obi Chibueze, said he was glad at the success of the event as staff of Hope4ouryouth Foundation were awarded likewise the shortlisted youths with extra ordinary abilities.
Meanwhile, an Online Leadership Training with Esoro which is to last for 2 months is ongoing, hinting that the awardees are undergoing further trainings for more impact as regards community service with the Foundation’s in different communities within Nigeria, using their inherent talents traits in line with the Foundation’s tenets weekly which will be certified by the Foundation after the training.
According to Obi, the awardees need adequate training and orientation for a smooth demonstration of humanity in their field of endeavor.
He outlined the names and pictures of the awardees of the Youth Excellence Awards Owerri West Imo State Nigeria 2025 to include:
Ambassador Obi Egwunwoke Chibueze (The Most Impactful Youth Athletics and Sports Specialist), Atuanyaeme Ikechukwu Joel (A Devoted Administrator), Dike Eberechukwu Emmanuel (Child Advocate Specialist), Ejiofor Miracle Amarachi (Vocal Majesty), Ikechukwu Chidubem Faith (Celebrated Baker), Obi Chijioke (Youth Sports Coach).
Obi Deborah Oluchi (Role Model), Obi Esorochukwu Phil (Youth Specialist Specialist), Obi Ezekiel Ikechukwu (Mathematics Specialist), Obi Ijeoma Happiness (Culinary Champion), Oganno Rachael Chinenye (Nigerian Mathematics Queen 2022), Ohamara Prince Chinonye (Youth Coach) Okoro Felix Kelechi (Community Water Manager), Ubah Ugochukwu Steve (Broadcast Producer/Video Editor).
Umunnakwe Emeka Cherish (Youth Career Coach), Akuwugwe Udoka Godsent (Social Impact Leader), Ejiogu Samuel Chinedu (Best Footballer of the Year), Njemanze Collins (Best Youth Leader), Ezekwe Chinaemere Jacinta (Health Care Giver/Health Educator).
Ugwuegbulam Christian Iheanyi (Human Development and Capacity Builder), Onuador Ngozi Sylvia (Humanitarian and Economic Empowerment), Muonye Confidence Chidera (Girls Mentor of the Year), Ubamadu Phoebe Chiwendu (Health Mentorship).
Soronnadi Daberechi. D (Business Coach and Mentorship).
Nnawuchi Gideon Anoruo (Bridals, Catering Services), Samuel Joseph Iwu (Cinematographer), Hon. Ekeada Philips (Digital Media), UKAWUBA GODSTIME CHIBUIKEM (AMBASSADOR OF GOSPEL MUSIC), ONYEAGHALA EZIOKWU TRUTH (COMEDIAN AND SECURITY EXPERT), ONYESOM IFEOMA CHARITY (ACADEMIA AND HAIR STYLIST).
ONYESOM OZIOMA REJOICE (PASSIONATE BAKER), NWANYA PATRICK UGOCHUKWU (TALENTED COMEDIAN), ONUADOR THEOPHILUS FRANKLINE AMANZE (MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CREATIVE LEADER), ONUADOR OGOCHUKWU LAUREL (MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STYLIIST AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR) , EKECHI BERNARD NWABUEZE (INDUSTRIAL CHEMIST).
OPARA GODSON CHIMEZIRI (FOOT WEAR ARTISAN), OGBUJI PROMISE (SINGER SONGWRITER),JULIUS SUCCESS NMESOMACHUKWU (MULTI-TALENTED), Osuji Ugochi Francisca (SEXUAL PURITY AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT), Chigozie Chidera Modesta (BRONZE MEDALIST TAEKWANDO ATHLETE.
