Mrs. Edith Chinyere Amaze Obi Bags Outstanding Leadership Award From ACU Women Wing
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By Rita Onuoha
OWERRI, IMO STATE — Mrs. Edith Chinyere Amaze Obi, an estate developer, administrator and fashion entrepreneur, has been honoured with an Outstanding Leadership Award by the Agwa Central Union (ACU) Women Wing for her contributions to the organisation, community development and humanity.
The award was presented to Mrs. Obi during the 2026 ACU Women Wing August Meeting held on Saturday, August 15, at Double Day Hotel and Suites, Owerri, Imo State.
The event attracted several dignitaries, community leaders and other award recipients, including High Chief Sir Prof. Humphrey Chukwuemeka Ugo, Dr. Kelechi Achilike, Dr. Kevin Ihetu, Hon. Goddey Onyewuchi Nwabekee and Mrs. Celestina Kelechi Nwaeze, among others.
Speaking on the recognition, the President-General of the ACU Women Wing, Lady Dorathy Utazi, PhD, described Mrs. Obi as an “amazing personality,” noting that she had distinguished herself through forthrightness, commitment and determination to achieve her goals.
Lady Utazi said the recipient had demonstrated qualities worthy of recognition and had continued to make meaningful contributions in areas within her reach.
Also speaking, the Lagos State Chairlady of the ACU Women Wing, Mrs. Faith Nwanochi, commended Mrs. Obi for her longstanding service to the women of Agwa, particularly during her years in Lagos before relocating to Owerri.
Mrs. Nwanochi described the award as well deserved, stressing that Mrs. Obi had consistently committed her time, resources and energy to the advancement of the organisation and service to humanity.
Responding on behalf of his wife, Dr. Amanze Obi expressed appreciation to the ACU Women Wing for recognising his wife's contributions and for its leadership and efforts towards the development of Agwa.
Dr. Obi said the descriptions given by Lady Utazi and Mrs. Nwanochi were consistent with his personal assessment of his wife, whom he described as a forthright person who makes positive contributions wherever she finds herself.
He emphasised the importance of truth and frankness in organisational and community development, saying that people should be courageous enough to tell the truth when necessary because truth contributes to the progress of society.
Dr. Obi also appreciated delegates who travelled from different states to attend the August meeting and announced a personal donation of N100,000 to support the award presented to his wife.
Other individuals who supported the award on behalf of Mrs. Obi included Umezuruike Iruaku Kuti, a serving senior police officer; Hon. FBI, an NDC candidate for the Federal House of Representatives in the 2027 election; and Mrs. Obi's daughter, a lawyer.
Profile
Mrs. Edith Chinyere Amaze Obi is an estate developer, administrator and fashion entrepreneur. She obtained a degree in Business Administration, with specialisation in Human Resources Management, from the University of Lagos.
She began her education in her hometown of Ifakala, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, where she completed her primary and secondary education. She subsequently attended the Federal Polytechnic, Ida, Kogi State, where she studied Office Management, before proceeding to the University of Lagos for her bachelor's degree.
Following her university education, Mrs. Obi developed a career spanning management, fashion and business. She is known for her interest in haute couture and high fashion and has also been involved in the human-hair business.
Her entrepreneurial interests later extended to estate development, which she currently manages under her outfit, City Signatures. The company is involved in the development of modern structures and properties.
Mrs. Obi has travelled extensively across the United States and Europe for business engagements, conferences and other professional activities. Her travels have included visits to New Jersey, New York, Florida, Washington DC, Virginia and Seattle.
In 2011, she undertook a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and visited Jerusalem and the historic Mount Sinai in Egypt.
Her contributions to religious and community development have also earned her several recognitions.
In May 2021, the Catholic Men Organization of St. Joseph's Parish, Ifakala, honoured her with the Distinguished Daughter of CMO, St. Joseph's Catholic Parish award in recognition of her contributions to humanity.
In April 2023, she was honoured as Star Mother by the Catholic Women Organisation of Maria Assumpta Cathedral Parish, Owerri, for her contributions to the growth of the parish.
More recently, in March 2026, St. Andrew's Church, Umuezrokam, Anglican Diocese of Egbu, honoured her with the title Good Ambassador of Christ in recognition of her services to God and humanity.
Mrs. Edith Chinyere Amaze Obi is married to Dr. Amanze Obi, a scholar, frontline journalist and Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. They are blessed with children.
The latest Outstanding Leadership Award from the ACU Women Wing adds to a growing list of recognitions for Mrs. Obi's service, leadership and contributions to community and humanitarian causes.
