By Obianuju Azukaego
The Department of Local Government and Development Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) Awka has conferred award of excellence on the Mayor of Orumba North, Barr Casmir Nwafor.
The honour was given to him in recognition of his selfless service to humanity, exemplary leadership, and unwavering support for academic development.
Speaking during a courtesy visit in his office on August 4, the Head of the Department, Prof. D.S.C. Amaobi commended Mayor Nwafor, who doubled as patron of the department, for his consistent commitment to the growth and development of the department.
He described the Mayor as a dependable partner and expressed appreciation for his invaluable contributions, while appealing for his continued support.
The Award of Excellence was formally presented by a lecturer in the department, Dr. Ifeoma Nwosu, who praised the council Mayor for his remarkable contributions to education and his steadfast encouragement of the department.
She prayed for God’s continued guidance and blessings upon him.
Responding, Barr Nwafor expressed gratitude to the department for the honour, describing the award as both humbling and inspiring.
He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the department and NAU, disclosing that he was a law student of the university.
He also revealed that he currently serves as the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the NAU Alumni Association.
The Mayor pledged to continue to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the department and the university community.
He encouraged the lecturers to sustain their commitment to academic excellence and quality mentorship, while urging them to recommend outstanding students for internship opportunities at the Orumba North Local Government to enable them gain practical experience in public administration.
Mayor Nwafor urged the students to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to their studies, stressing that hard work, integrity, and dedication remain essential qualities for future leaders and nation builders.
The delegation included Dr. Ogechukwu Ogu, Dr. Okoye Alex, and students of the Department of Local Government and Development Studies of the University.
The highpoint of the visit was presentation of the Award of Excellence to the Mayor and group photographs.
Obianuju Azukaego is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
