By Chinedu Sabastine
The Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Chief Ikeje Asogwa, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Enugu East, Chief Kingsley Nweke, have been nominated for awards by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu State Council.
The duo were nominated in recognition of their contributions to human development, institutional growth, youth empowerment and community advancement.
Asogwa, who is also the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 general election, was nominated for his contributions to educational development and human capital investment.
His nomination was linked to his record at the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB), where he reportedly contributed to the development of educational infrastructure and improved the capacity of teachers.
Nweke, on his part, was nominated in recognition of his youth and women empowerment initiatives, philanthropy and sustained support for grassroots sports development.
He is the sponsor of several community-based football competitions and festivals, including the Coal Camp Festival, Coal Camp football competition, Abakpa football competition, Obiagu football competition and Boolu Ogbe.
These initiatives have provided platforms for young football talents to showcase their abilities, with some players reportedly progressing to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
His involvement in youth development through sports and empowerment programmes has also attracted support from sections of the youth population in Enugu State.
The nominations highlight the role of individuals and private initiatives in promoting education, nurturing sporting talents and creating opportunities for young people at the grassroots.
