The Umuaka Peoples Assembly and Umuaka News24 proudly announce its distinguished VIPs of the Year 2025, recognised for their exceptional commitment to the development, empowerment and upliftment of the Umuaka community through philanthropy, innovation and selfless service.

1. HRM Eze Justin Uzoma Ezeala (Ezenwanne of Obinwanne)
   Retaining the title of Royal Father of the Year 2024 and 2025, His Royal Majesty is celebrated for his transformative initiatives, including attracting solar-powered streetlights, providing employment opportunities, initiating tree-planting programs, building schools, plazas and roads in Obinwanne, implementing community empowerment projects and making generous donations to churches. In 2025, he continued his legacy by

• Donating ₦1 million to youth empowerment initiatives through umuaka charity Foundation
• Advocating for a ₦1 billion community development fund
• Contributing ₦40 million to St. Patrick’s Church projects in Obinwanne
• Making significant donations during Umuaka Peoples Assembly fundraising events
• Hosting a lavish lunch for Umuaka call-to-bar lawyers in Abuja, gifting them over ₦800,000 in cash
• Making numerous other significant contributions to Umuaka’s development, too many to enumerate.

1. High Chief Chidi Appear Osuagwu (Akuagbarananwu, IKENGA Umuaka)
   We honour him as Umuaka Peoples Assembly and umuaka News24 Man of the Year 2025. This esteemed philanthropist is recognised for his ₦1 million donation to the Umuaka Charity Foundation, support for local projects and clearing hospital bills on two occasions during Umuaka Peoples Assembly fundraising exercises. In 2025, he further impacted the Ibele community with:

• An additional ₦1 million donation to the foundation
• Palliative aid to displaced families
• Significant contributions to electricity projects
• Support for the Akah-Ebeiri youth clean-up initiative
• Sponsorship of the Umuaka Sports Council
• Bonuses to the Obinwanne community football team
• Making extravagant donations to Umuaka Peoples Assembly initiatives, too numerous to mention

1. Honorable Obinna Orgazi (Brainbox) Honoured as Umuaka Peoples Assembly peoples assembly and Umuaka News24
   Impactful Youth Influencer 2025.* Hon. Obinna is a visionary entrepreneur honoured for his innovative fundraising efforts, building homes for the disadvantaged, providing competitive salaries at Verse 1, and promoting youth involvement in agriculture. In 2025, he:

• Fed 1000 less privileged individuals during his 40th birthday celebration
• Made numerous significant donations to Umuaka Peoples Assembly initiatives, too many to list

The Umuaka Peoples Assembly and umuaka News24 congratulates these exceptional individuals for their outstanding contributions, embodying the spirit of unity, progress and generosity that defines our community. May their efforts inspire others to contribute to a brighter future for Umuaka.

We also want to wish all our followers a Merry Christmas and a prosperous happy new year🎄 🎁

By Umuaka News24
Published: 25th December 2025