From Everest Ezihe, Owerri
As part of the activities marking the forthcoming 50th-anniversary celebrations of the creation of the State, the Imo State Government will confer honours on 50 distinguished persons, comprising indigenes and friends of the State, who have contributed significantly to its growth and development.
The Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, disclosed this in a statement in Owerri.
He noted that the final list of the 50 recipients, which includes both living and posthumous, will be officially announced on Wednesday, 4 February.
According to the Commissioner, the awards will be presented on Saturday, 7 February 2026, to conclude a week-long series of events marking the golden jubilee celebrations.
The celebrations will commence on Sunday, 1 February, with an interdenominational thanksgiving service at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri.
The competitive aspect of the jubilee also begins that day with the Golden Jubilee Quiz. To ensure wide participation, the quiz will be conducted entirely online.
