Prof. M.J.C Echeruo,
Pioneer V.C Old Imo State University and first lecturer, Ahajioku Lecture Series started by Dee Sam Mbakwe’s administration.

Late Engr. E.C Iwuanyanwu, CFR,
Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo.
Renowned for his philanthropy, politician, construction, job creation and Community Development. Was the PG, Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

Late Dee Sam Mbakwe, PhD.
First Civilian Governor of old Imo State.
His achievements in office, yet to be equalled. Played a pivotal role in the creation of the state. Not forgetting his legal battle to recover properties of Ndigbo in Rivers State after the civil war.

Chief J.S. Enyogasi, JP [Ok.2000]
Philanthropist of note, Construction, Community
Leader and Statesman.

Late Dr Pascal Dozie
Banker, Founder of the defunct
Diamond Bank PLC.
Former President, NSE.

Prof. George Obiozor
International Relations Expert,
Ex. DG, N.I.I.A, P.G, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, 2021-2022.
He fostered unity and tackled marginalization of Ndigbo

Dr Stanley Amuchie
Executive Director, Fidelity Bank PLC. Known for his philanthropic gestures and Community Development.

Chief Duru Mike Ejiogu,
TPM, Anara Ancient Kingdom Akaekpuchi Onwa, Mbano; Onowu Ndigbo.
He is a Real Estate and Hospitality Guru. Employer of labor, youth mentorship, human capital developer , community and philanthropist of Note. He has been severally garlanded, including the Sun Newspapers Entrepreneur of the year, 2025.

Senator Athan Nneji Achonu
Employment of Labour, Humanitarian of Note Politician, Community development and the apostle of Akuruo Ulo.

Late Justice Chukwudiofu, Oputa, rtd.
Justice of the Supreme Court. Incorruptible and fearless Jurist. First CJ of old Imo State.

Professor Kingsley Achigbu
Prof. of Paediatrics and the CMD, Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri.
Pioneer Chief Medical Director (2022 – 2025)
His tenure brought about industrial harmony and attracted landmark projects to the Institution.

Mr Frank Nneji.
Founder of ABC Transport PLC.
The innovations he brought to the transportation sector, yet to be equaled.

Hon. Sam Uwandu, CPA
Federal Commissioner Representing South East. PenCom. Public Service, Community development and Youth Mentorship

Prof. Maurice Iwu
A distinguished Pharmacologist, Scholar of Natural medicine & former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Politician and community development.

H.E Dr. Achike Udenwa
Former Governor of the state 1999 to 2007.Best known for his calm leadership style and focus on institutional stability.

Late. Chief Evans Enwerem
Former governor of Imo State from 1992 to 1993.Enwerem’s story reminds us of the resilience required in both in the development of our dear state, Imo and Nigeria politics at large.

H.E Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha
Former Governor of Imo State from 2019 to 2020.Emeka Ihedioha is often described as a principled democrat, a calm reformer, and a leader committed to strengthening institutions over personal power.

H.E Senator Hope Uzodinma, CON
Current Governor of Imo State from 2020 till date.As governor, Uzodinma has focused on infrastructure and economic transformation-rebuilding key roads, strengthening healthcare, and revitalizing education institutions.

H.E Dr. Ikedi Ohakim
Former Governor of Imo State from 2007 to 2011.Ohakim’s tenure was marked by bold development plans and strategic thinking, blending business acumen with public service — earning national awards and shaping conversations on modern governance in southeastern Nigeria.

H.E Senator Rochas Anayo Okorocha
Former Governor of Imo State from 2011 to 2019.Okorocha’s leadership has earned him national and international awards for service and humanitarian impact.

Senator Mrs Chris Anyanwu
First female Senator from the State.
She made her marks in broadcast Journalism.

His Eminence, Dr
Samuel Chukwuemeka Uche
First prelate of the Methodist Church of Igbo extraction.

Professor Mrs. Stella Lemchi
First substantive female Vice Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri.
She has also attracted landmark achievements in the institution over a short period of time.

Professor Ikechukwu N.S. Dozie
Vice Chancellor, Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University. His administration has recorded visible achievements to the Institution.

Sir Engr. Prof. Remy Uche
Immediate past President of Catholic Knights in Nigeria.

Dr. Walter I. Ofonagoro
A Renowned Nigerian Academic, former Information & Culture Minister and Business Leader.

Archbishop (Emeritus) A.J.V Obinna
He is a highly respected Cleric.
First Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese , celebrated for his spiritual guidance, dedication to education and cultural enrichment.

Professor Ukachukwu Awuzie
Former VC Imo State University. His tenure attracted major projects to the Institution such as the Senate and Law faculty buildings.
Two terms, ASUU National President.

Professor B.E.B. Nwoke
Fmr. Ag. Vice Chancellor Imo State University, Owerri.
Internationally acclaimed and respected scholar. Professor of Public Health Parasitology & Entomology Fellow, Academy of Science (FAS), Nigeria.

Late HRM, Eze Dr. Emmanuel Njemanze
Ozurigbo VI of Owerri.
Foremost Royal Father, nationally and international known.

Dr Leo Stan Ekeh
Internationally Renowned IT Expert.

Chief Tony Ezenna.
(Orange Drugs)
Job creation and Community development.

Professor T.O.C Ndubisi.
Former Vice Chancellor, Imo State University, Owerri. Renowned Academic Administrator whose tenure as the second Vice Chancellor of the University brought about unprecedented development to this famous citadel of knowledge.

Late Engr. Dr Ezekiel Izuogu
Renowned Inventor.
Invented first Nigerian made vehicle, Industrialist, Politician and humanist.

H.E Dr. Mrs Ada Okwuonu.
First female deputy governor, Imo State.
Politician and educationist of note.

DCG. Hilary Kelechi Madu, fsi, fcai Rtd.
Retired Acting Commandant General of NSCDC and MD Shield Protection & Maritime Security Ltd. He’s known for his philanthropy, community development & human capital development. He’s the first Igbo person to get to the position of Acting Controller General of National Civil Defense Corps.

Mr. Emmanuel Amuneke
Ex-Football International and acclaimed Coach.

Late Onyeka Onwenu
Nigeria’s “Elegant Stallion” of music and activism Onyeka became a voice for social change, using her platform to champion women’s rights and education.

Mr. Adiele Ebere Afigbo
Nigeria’s first indigenous PhD holder. The very first person to ever receive a doctoral degree from a Nigerian university.

Dr C.M Anyaeze (Ikoro Okigwe)
Medical Doctor of Note. Medical Director of the popular SixC Clinics, Owerri. Dr Anyaeze under the SixC Foundation, been offering free comprehensive medical Services to his people of Ehime Mbano and beyond for years now. His Agro Business at Ehime Mbano has given employment to many people.Ikoro Okigwe is also a Community Leader and Youth mentor.

Late Chief I.D Nwoga
Public Service. Politician & former
Secretary to the State Government.

Senator Bright Nwanne
Business Mogul.
Politician, Human Capital Development & Philanthropist

H.E Dr Mrs Betty Akeredolu
Former First Lady, Ondo State. A woman whose legacy is written in courage, compassion, and consequence. Her work has redefined how Africa confronts breast cancer: boldly, openly, and without stigma.

Late Mazi Clement Ikechukwu Owunna, MFR, NPOM KSG, JP, Nnaziriuzo,
Okigwe Harvard trained Pharmacist of note. Known for his love for the down trodden. Employer of labour and great statesman.

Dr. Julius Kpaduwa
Humanitarian, Team leader of the popular Mbano Free Medical Mission, U.S.A.
He created jobs through his Agribusiness at Ezike, Nneato Nwafor Isiala Mbano, his nativity.

Late Prof. Eunoch Anyanwu
Internationally acclaimed academic and world bank consultant. He was the S.S.G to the government of Dee Sam Mbakwe. He was the brain box of that administration whose Score card is yet to be broken.

Late Prof . Celestine Onwuliri (Aloha)
His tenure as the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, he attracted high impact projects. Restored peace to the Institution which enhanced academic growth of this pioneer University of Technology in Nigeria. The journey of Medical School for the Institution started during this period.

Late Dr Darlington Amamasi
Founder of the popular Aladinma Hospital, Owerri. Aladinma hospital used to be a major landmark in the state from the 80s to the 90s. Humane and kindhearted Medical Practitioner, good Christian and Community Leader.

Prof. Mrs Viola Onwuliri
Former Minister, State Foreign Affairs. A celebrated scholar, Woman Leader, Philanthropist and Human capital development.

Chief Mike Ahamba, SAN, KSC
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), is a renowned legal luminary, celebrated for his excellence, integrity, and impactful contributions to the Nigerian legal system. He was the youngest member of the Imo State House of Assembly in 1979.

Late Okenze Ubochi Osuigwe
Politician, Public Service, Agribusiness Entrepreneur & Community Development.

Sir Clement Ezeh
Community Development & Charities.

Sir Chima Bertram Uzobuihe
Community and Human Capital Development.
Recently, he built a multi-millionaire class room blocks for his community, Duruegwule in Ehime Mbano.

Dr Ejike Chukwu.For Dr Chukwu
(Job creation, Community Development, philanthropy and Human capital Development)

His Grace Archbishop
Alexander Ezeugo Ezewuba.
The late Founder of the popular Overcomers Christian Mission, dedicated his entire life winning souls for Christ.Overcomer christian mission is nationally and internationally known.His Church headquartered in Owerri is a hub for Christian prigrims in the South East.

H.E Amb.Ifeanyichukwu Eugene Nwosu( KSM)
Seasoned Diplomat and Public Servant.Represented Nigeria in many foreign Countries including Switzerland where he retired as Head of Mission.While in Switzerland, he was conferred with the prestigious title of ” Ambassador for Peace”.He made and is still making invaluable contributions to the socio-economic development of our state.Ikemba, Ezumoha and the President General of Ezumoha through his NGO, ANYI EDUCATION FUND, many indigent people are being offered University Scholarships.

RBK Okafor

Stephen E. Onukogu

Ambrose
Olumba Onyewuchi

Duke Njiribeako