By Ukandi Christopher
The Institute Superior de Communication Republic of Benin has conferred the Honorary Plural Doctoral Award on three eminent Nigerians for their “philanthropic activities, business acumen and service to humanity.”
The decorations of Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, took place in December, 2022 at the Amatu Braide Hall, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The awardees are Rtn. Amb. Ugoh Nnadozie Cyriacus, a co-initiator of Harvest of Nigeria Project, an entrepreneur and community leader of Imo State extraction; Mrs. Juliet Chidimma Nnadozie, producer, Radio and Television dramas, MD/CEO Passions Global Media, children’s talent developer, blogger and co-initiator of Harvest of Nigeria Project, an entrepreneur and community leader of Imo State extraction and Christian Nwankwo Akuma, entrepreneur and community leader of Abia State extraction.
Each was awarded honorary doctorate degree on business, philanthropy and humanity.
Speaking at the investiture, Dr. Greg Wale Williams, who represented the vice chancellor, stated that the Honorary plural doctoral awards conferred on the awardees was to reward and encourage outstanding individuals in the society, who excel in their profession, and “to let them know that the society besides God Almighty is watching them and they have been so acknowledged.”
Williams revealed that the 2022 edition was the 13th investiture “so far conferred on eminent Nigerians by the university and is given based on the entrepreneurial ability and excellence, results, philanthropy, engagement in talents development, giving hope to the hopeless and service to humanity.”
Speaking on behalf of the recipients, Rtn Amb Ugoh Nnadozie Cyriacus, who gave thanks to God that they were selected by the university to be so honored, added that their new status means added responsibility in their quest to serve humanity.