Ambassador Mrs. Amaka Judith Nweke JP has been honoured with the title of Ada-Ugwu (Daughter of Pride) by the Obosi Development Union Women Wing, Enugu State Chapter, in recognition of her commitment to humanitarian values and selfless contributions to society. Under the visionary leadership of the group’s global President, Prof. Lady Felicia Obioma Ononye (Ochiora Global).
Presenting the award, leaders of the women’s wing described the honour as a celebration of integrity, resilience and impact beyond business and public office. They noted that the title “Daughter of Pride” symbolizes a woman who embodies confidence, strength and self-respect, and who remains unapologetically proud of her heritage while standing tall in dignity.
Ambassador Nweke is a Member IV of the Enugu State Local Government Service Commission, where she also chairs the WASH Committee. She has been widely recognized for her work in water governance, environmental sustainability and women’s empowerment across Enugu State.
Over the years, she has led community sanitation and clean-up initiatives, including interventions in waste-affected areas of Obeagu community aimed at safeguarding public health and protecting environmental rights. She has also trained thousands of women in the state’s water sector, equipping them with entrepreneurial skills to enhance economic independence.
Her leadership extends to policy advocacy, where she has supported water rights and disability-inclusive initiatives designed to strengthen access, accountability and community participation in water governance.
The latest honour adds to her growing list of recognitions, including her global achievement at the XIX World Water Congress held in Marrakech. At the congress, Ambassador Nweke won the Overall Best Scientific Oral Presentation Award for her session titled “Water and Nature: Innovative Solutions for a City in Nature, Using Enugu’s Coal City to Water City as a Case Study.”
Her presentation highlighted Enugu State’s water sector reforms under Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, detailing the expansion of water production capacity from 2 million liters to 120 million liters per day, alongside infrastructure modernization and nature-based solutions to address urban environmental challenges.
Participants at the international event described her presentation as scientifically rigorous and impactful, earning widespread acclaim from global policymakers, scientists and development partners.
Speaking after receiving the Ada-Ugwu honour, Ambassador Nweke expressed gratitude to the Obosi Development Union Women Wing, reaffirming her commitment to service, community development and sustainable water governance.
She humbly dedicated the Ada-Ugwu honour to God Almighty, whom she described as the source of her strength, wisdom and inspiration. She acknowledged that every milestone in her journey, from community service initiatives to international recognition, has been made possible by divine grace. According to her, the honour is not merely a personal achievement but a testament to God’s faithfulness and guidance in her life and public service, reaffirming her resolve to continue serving humanity with humility and excellence.
Observers say the recognition underscores her growing influence in both local and international development circles, positioning her as one of Enugu State’s leading voices in water reform and women’s empowerment.
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