The Papyrus Magazine State House of Assembly Awards (PAMSHAA), a highly rated Leadership Award giving organisation that recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of legislators, extended awards to Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu of the Enugu State House of Assembly and other distinguished legislators across the nation.
The award recognizes Hon. Ezeugwu’s exceptional leadership qualities, his unwavering commitment to public service, and his impressive track record of achievements in the legislative arena. Hon. Ezeugwu’s colleagues and constituents alike have long admired his unwavering dedication to the advancement of the people’s interests, a hallmark of his tenure as a state legislator.
According to the report by The Papyrus Magazine Editorial, “Rt. Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu is a result oriented and dependable professional with a proven track record of effectively initiating and overseeing various composite projects. “
“He is by the grace of God, skillful in strategic and analytical thinking, problem-solving, and human resource management. Through his Foundation, he has trained a good number of less privileged people in tertiary institutions across diverse fields and sectors. “
“Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Foundation is a personal volunteer-driven educational and development organisation transforming society by empowering underprivileged children in various communities with quality education, entrepreneurial skills and psychosocial support to enable them to realize their full potential and become social reformers”
“The foundation provides educational scholarships, creates safe learning space, uses 21st century pedagogy and technology to improve learning outcomes, and provides several other health and psychosocial supports for the less privileged children and widows in our society. His education and training prepared him to succeed as a businessman, politician, and change agent”
“As a philanthropist, he has touched the lives of hundreds in Enugu state and beyond through scholarships, mentorship, and other community development projects. His quest to touch more lives and a commitment to bring development in Enugu State and society at large and provide positive initiatives necessitated his sojourn into politics”
“His commitment and doggedness while serving as a leader impelled the PAPYRUS MAGAZINE to honuor him and recognise his good works for posterity with the PAPYRUS MAGAZINE STATE ASSEMBLY AWARD (PAMSHAA), as “THE MOST FAVORITE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY MEMBER IN NIGERIA, 2022”.
Hon. Ezeugwu’s impressive record of accomplishments includes his sponsorship of key Bills and Policies aimed at improving the lives of his constituents, citizens and residents in Enugu State. Some of such bills that were eventually passed into law are; The Enugu State Investment and Human Development Bill (2015), The Enugu State Child Right’s Bill (2016), The Enugu State Public and Private Partnership Bill (2016), The Administration of Criminal Justice Bill (2016), The Enugu State Health Reform Bill (2017), The Enugu State Legislative Funds Management Bill(2018), The Enugu State Fiscal Responsibility Bill(2018),The Enugu State Security Trust Fund Bill(2020), The Enugu State Forest Guards Bill(2020), The Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-eno (2022), The Enugu State Road Maintenance and Development Agency (2022), among numerous other Bills.
In addition to his legislative accomplishments, Hon. Ezeugwu stands as a pillar of educational emancipation having initiated and sustained a scholarship program that has lasted for over 10 years, produced over 20 graduates, including medical doctors , engineers , administrators, educationists, and over twenty undergraduates from the five states of the Southeast and Nasarawa State. This he is doing with his personal resources.
Ezeugwu’s leadership style is characterized by his ability to work collaboratively with his colleagues, putting the interests of the state and the nation above personal and partisan interests. His willingness to listen to the concerns of others, consider diverse perspectives, and build consensus has earned him the respect and admiration of his peers and constituents alike.
Commenting on the recognition, Hon. Ezeugwu expressed his gratitude to the PAMSHA Awards and his colleagues in the state legislature. He dedicated the award to his constituents, who have entrusted him with the responsibility of representing their interests since 2011. He reiterated his commitment to working tirelessly to ensure that the state’s legislative agenda reflects the needs and aspirations of the people.
The PAMSHA Awards has become a highly respected Award, known for its commitment to promoting excellence in political leadership and good governance for the past 18 years. The award is highly competitive, with nominees from across the country vying for recognition. The selection process is rigorous and based on a comprehensive evaluation of the nominees’ record of accomplishments, leadership qualities, and contributions to public service.
In addition to recognizing outstanding political leaders, the PAMSHA Awards also provides a platform for dialogue and engagement among stakeholders in the political and governance arena.
The recognition of Hon. Ezeugwu as “The Most Favorite State Legislator of the Year in Nigeria” by the PAMSHA Awards is a testament of his leadership, dedication, and commitment to public service. It is a reminder that, despite the many challenges facing our society, there are still leaders who are willing to rise above partisan interests and work for the common good. As the nation continues to grapple with various social and economic issues, Hon. Ezeugwu’s recognition serves as an inspiration to others to emulate his leadership qualities and dedication to public service.
It is also of interest to note that Hon Ezeugwu is the Chairman, Southeast Legislative and Governance Reform Committee( a Committee of all the House Leaders and Clerks in Southeast), Treasurer, Conference of State Legislatures of Nigeria ( COSLON) and a member of the Board of Trustees of COSLON having founded COSLON with his friend, the current Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Olakunle Oluomo.
Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu’s emergence as “The Most Favourite Hon Member of the State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria” began with him becoming the winner at the state and the zonal levels. Predictably, Hon. Ezeugwu finally emerged as the national winner after all the zonal winners were scrutinised through the final voting cast by the staff of the Houses of Assemblies in the states and zones which produced Honourable Ikechukwu Ezeugwu as the overall national winner.
Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu’s emergence as “The Most Favourite Hon Member of the State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria” began with him becoming the winner at the state and the zonal levels. Predictably, Hon. Ezeugwu finally emerged as the national winner after all the zonal winners were scrutinised through the final voting cast by the staff of the Houses of Assemblies in the states and zones which produced Honourable Ikechukwu Ezeugwu as the overall national winner.
