PHARM. (CHIEF) CHIDI OKORIE HONOURED AGAIN
Talk about one past President General of Ubakala improvement Union (F) that has been honoured with many awards, laurels and recognisions since he left office, the name of Pharm. Chidi Okorie, will readily come to mind.
The Umuogo born pharmacist was elected President General of the union in August 2007 at the age of 37, making him the youngest president general ever in Ubakala. His election was not by manipulation of any kind rather due process was followed and he emerged the winner due to his brilliance and astute leadership qualitiess
And for four years, despite all efforts made to discredit and portray him in a bad light, he distinguished himself very well by piloting the affairs of the union to a level that every Dick and Harry was proud to be associated with.
Since the end of his tenure in December 2012, he has been enjoying torrents of awards and recognisions. The adulations just keep coming from different associations, groups, entities as well as communities in Ubakala and beyond.
The most recent of the awards is the prestigious service award presented to him by the Elder Friday Ogbuehi led Ubakala improvement Union ( F) during this year's Ubakala Day celebration held on Tuesday 26th December, 2023.
He was presented with the award alongside other distinguished personalities from different parts of Ubakala and who have one way or the other contributed to the growth and development of the clan.
Speaking after receiving the award, Pharm. Chidi Okorie, who was represented by his senior brother, Arc. Amechi Okorie expressed his gratitude to the union for honouring with the award. While giving all glory to the Almighty God for the award, he extended his appreciation to the executive committee during his tenure, for standing by him. .
Other awards he has been bestowed with since he left office as the President General, Ubakala Clan Union (f) are but not limited to (1) Execellence in Leadership Award by Umuahia Development Union, Abuja, for his immensurable contributions which have affected positively the growth and development of Ubakala clan and by extension Umuahia.
(2) Examplary Leadership Award by Ubakalascopenews for providing examplary leadership and a clear direction for the renaissance of Ndi Ubakala.
These recognitions/accolades stand as testament to his leadership qualities and service to humanity
As the President General of Ubakala Clan Union, he brought on board long list of progressive and positive impactful innovations.
It was during his tenure as PG that Ubakala witnessed peace, unity, understanding, cooperation and pursult of each other's brother keeper.
He saw to the establishment and sustenance of Ubakala Council of Traditional Rulers, Ubakala Council of Traditional Prime Ministers, Ubakala Council of titled Chiefs and Ubakala Youth League.
It was during his time that the old Ubakala hall was demolished, given way for the building of an ultra modern hall. He built it to the lintel level before the powers that-be ganged up to fustrate the project
His astuteness in the administration of Ubakala Clan Union transformed the union to an enviable height to the extent that it became the 'bride' that everybody wanted to marry in 2012.
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