Akagburuonye To Chair 2026 INPA Awards Ceremony On November 28
Chief Obioma Success Akagburuonye, a distinguished lawyer and prominent real estate entrepreneur, has been appointed to chair the 2026 Imo Newspaper Publishers Association (INPA) Awards ceremony.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 28, 2026, at the Golden Vista Hotel, situated opposite the Ahiajoku Convention Centre in New Owerri, Imo State.
Chief Akagburuonye confirmed his acceptance and readiness to preside over the event during a visit by the Planning Committee, led by Chairman Sir Chidi Emeagi, on Wednesday October 21.
The visit, which occurred at his residence in Ogbo Uvuru Community, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, served a dual purpose: to deliver a letter of nomination for the chairmanship and to express condolences regarding the recent passing of his mother, whose funeral is scheduled for November 6, 2026.
While presenting the nomination and condolence letters to Chief Akagburuonye, Sir Emeagi remarked that the association selected him from a pool of distinguished individuals due to his demonstrated commitment to media advancement.
Additionally, Emeagi announced that the association would honor Chief Akagburuonye at the ceremony for his contributions to media development.
He extended his condolences regarding the loss of Chief Akagburuonye’s mother, expressing gratitude to God for her fulfilling life and the fact that she lived to an advanced age.
Other members of the 2026 INPA Planning Committee present included Mr. Leonard Ajokubi, Secretary; Sir Modestus Nwamkpa; and Gele Agbai.
