VCO REITERATES COMMITMENT TO YOUTH AS HE DOLES OUT CASH PRIZES TO WINNERS

NaijablaseTv ( Ettah Emmanuel O.)

AWKA, Nigeria — ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, was a scene of festive spirit and exultation on Friday, June 21, 2024, as it hosted the 2024 Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Talent Unlocked for Students in Anambra State. 

The concluded edition of "VCO Anambra Talent Unlocked 2024 - The Students Edition" was a huge success. It was designed to discover, inspire, and project the stars of tomorrow on a grand platform. The edition was a competitive platform to showcase talent and skills in various creative and art forms, including acting, comedy, singing, dancing, business plan writing, essay writing, and freestyle football. 

In his address at the well-attended event, the founder of the VCO Foundation, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, expressed excitement about students' dedication and struggle for excellence. 

The epoch-making event witnessed multitudes of students from various institutions in Anambra State who converged to cheer the amazingly talented contestants who battled it out on stage. 

NUASS Chapter leaders from COOU (Uli & Igbariam), Federal Polytechnic Oko, College of Education Nsugbe, Anambra State Polytechnic Mgbakwu, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Awka & Nnewi), University of Calabar, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Federal University Otueke Bayelsa, Abia State University, Federal Polytechnic Uwana and other states were in attendance, as well as SUG Presidents from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Awka & Nnewi), NOCEN Nsugbe, Federal Polytechnic Oko.

The competition was tough and after showing their skills, the following students emerged victorious:

First Runner-Up: Ralph Diamond (Raphael Chinemelum)

Second Runner-Up Jessica Nwaefulu Chinenye

Winner: Abah Emmanuel Tersoo (emmajindatboy)

First Runner-Up: Ifeanyichukwu Ezefunamba P'Prince 

Second Runner-Up Okoye Chinonso Joseph (itoko_isu)

Second Runner-Up: Nzekwe Augustus Tochukwu 

First Runner-Up: Obidimma Chinaecherem MaryJane

In addition, a brave student by the name Agor Mmesoma Cynthia, who requested a chance to perform as a singer was gifted by several guests after a beautiful rendition. Their pledges amounted to ₦300,000.

A defining moment of the event was the award of "POLITICAL ICON OF THE YEAR" presented to the founder of VCO Foundation, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, in recognition of his outstanding contributions towards the growth and development of the State. 

Ozigbo, in his closing remark, expressed happiness for the wonderful performance of the contestants. He said: "All in all, the energy was amazing, the contestants were fantastic and the event was a blast!

"I'd also like to thank our judges who had the difficult job of scrutinizing the talents

Our judges, Paschal Osubor, Esther Oyekwe, Ezeakabudu Blessed Chibuzo (Blessedchild), and Amb. Hon. Kingland Justin Ezeani were spectacular and delivered their judgments in record time with attention to every criterion and details.

"Finally I would like to appreciate everyone who pushed for the success of this event, from the NUASS team to the VCO Foundation team, our hosts, DJ, and the rest of the crew, you are all the real MVPs.

"Lets do this again great Anambra students," the philanthropist ended his remark. 

Dignitaries at the event include Dr. Tony Offiah (Akajiugo), Hon. Henry Nigeria Mbachu, ASHA member representing Awka south 1 constituency; Sir. Izuchukwu Oraelosi, Manager VCO Foundation; Prof. Kingsley Ubaoji (ASUU Chairman UNIZIK); Dr. Mirian Alike

Notable political leaders present at the event include Hon. Barr Jude Umennajiego (Labour Party caucus leader and member Representing Onitsha South 2 constituency); Hon. Obum Isaac Okpala

(Labour Party Candidate Aguata 1 constituency); Hon. Chibuzor Udekigbo

(Labour Party candidate Ihiala 1 constituency); Hon. Uchenna Okafor

(Omeluora); Hon. Ebele Ejiofor (Former House Member and Labour Party stalwart); Hon. Afam Okpalauzuegbu, Hon. Ferdinand Onwuje

(Labour Party candidate Awka North Constituency)

VCO Foundation Members/Associates present Include Hon. Ebele Ejiofor (Mandela Anaocha); Comr. Anueyiagu Charles Obiorah, Hon. Kingsley Udemezue, Amb. Hon. Kingland Justin Ezeani, Comr. C.C. Emereonwu, Hon. Paul Chuks, Comr. Agbanu Chibuike, Comr. Chris Mmaju and others.

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