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ANOG Image Awards

The ANOG Image
& Service Award is an honor bestowed on
distinguished Nigerians, resident in Georgia, who have projected positive "Image" of Nigerians in their professional and community activities, who
have made notable contributions for the advancement their communities, locally
and abroad, and who, by their conduct and reputation, have provided a shining
example to succeeding generations of Nigerians, home and abroad.
2010 ANOG Image Award:
Dr.
Christian Ezekwueche, Alhaji Olanrewaju Oladega and Dr.
Ezekiel Macham have
been chosen as the ANOG 2010 Image Award recipients. The three have contributed
immensely in their different ways in promoting Nigeria's image both at their
professional duties and the community. They were recognized at our annual
banquet event on September 25, 2010. Follow the links on the right panel for
more information on each honoree.

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Dr. Christian Ezekwueche
2010 ANOG Image Award
Dr. Christian
Mbamalu Ezekwueche, MD, FACOG, FICS) attended University of
Ibadan/University College Hospital (1963 - 1971). He is a fellow
of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG),
Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS), :
Clinical Instructor at George Washington University Teaching
Hospital and established an OB/GYN practice at Group Health
Association, Washington, D.C. In 1983 he established very
successful OBGYN practice in Macon, Georgia.He has served as
assistant Clinical Professor in OB/GYN at the Mercer University
College of Medicine, Macon, GA, and he is President-Elect, Bibb
County Medical Society (2008)
Dr. Ezekwueche served/serves on:the board of the Association of
Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), the board of the
Central Georgia Health Systems, The Credentialing Committee of
the Medical Center of Central Georgia, Chair of the OB/GYN
Department, Medical Center of Central Georgia, Contributor to
the Medcen Community Foundation, Member, the Callaway Society
and Patron, Abagana Welfare Union in GA and USA.
He has
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Conducted
and participated in medical missions to Nigeria and Africa. |
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From 1985,
established scholarship program to benefit all children in
the Obo extended family for education |
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Established
the scholarship program at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Boy's
Secondary School (NASA), Abagana and the Abagana Girls
School. |
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Supporter
of The Nigerian Youth Alliance (NYA) |
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Supporter
of the Umu Igbo Unite, Atlanta. |
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Established
the Christian & Chi Ezekwueche Foundation for support in
Medicine and the Arts and to help families in need.
Contributions/Service to the Nigerian Community in Diaspora: |
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Founded
Abagana Welfare Union, Georgian (1991) that spearheaded the
building of the new Girls Science School at Abagana.
Established Abagana Welfare Union in the Americas (1995.)
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Founder of
the Nigerian Organization, Middle Georgia that hosted the
first Nigerian Heritage Festival in 1994, in Macon |
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Founding
member, The Association of Nigerian Physicians in the
Americas, ANPA. |
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Founding
member, 100 IGBOS, USA |
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Member,
Igbo Union Atlanta, INC |
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Participated in several Fundraisers to benefit Nigeria and
the USA. |
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Major
supporter of Nigerian events and organizations |
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Contributor
to several Capital Campaigns with The new Tubman African
American Museum in Macon, Igbo Union building, Atlanta, the
Ronald McDonald building in Macon, the Girls Science School
, Abagana
See full bio
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Dr.
Ezekiel Macham
2010 ANOG Image Award
Dr. Ezekiel Macham is from Butura in Bokkos local government
area of Plateau State, Nigeria. He currently works with the
Dekalb County Public School in Georgia. He hold a PhD in
International Affairs and Development from Clark Atlanta
University, a Masters Degree in Agricultural Extension and
Technical Services from Tuskegee University and a Bachelors
Degree in Agricultural Business Education at the Tuskegee
University, Tuskegee, Alabama
Dr. Macham 's love for selfless community services can be
trailed back horne to Nigeria where he designed dams and
irrigation canals for Lower Benue River Basin Development
Authority for the benefit of the community. While in the US, Dr.
Macham's passion for community service continues where he served
or currently serving the Nigerian community in the following
areas:
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Served for two terms as the
President of the Alliance of Nigerian Organizations in
Georgia (ANOG), working tirelessly to bring Nigerians in
Georgia under one umbrella, promoting unity and togetherness
irrespective of ethnic or language background. |
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Led a powerful delegation to
Delta airlines to fight for improved customer service for
flights to Nigeria. |
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Led a Nigerian delegation to
appear on CNN to defend the law-abiding, and anti-terrorist
stance of the Nigerian community in USA |
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Served for one term as the
Chairman/CEO of NICORE, a core group of Nigerian
professionals in Atlanta, promoting economic emancipation
and progress of Nigerians in Georgia. |
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Served as President of Zumunta
Association of Atlanta, bringing together all members for
cooperation and common goals. |
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Served as the chairman
conflict committee of Zumunta Association USA Inc. where he
led the organization in pursuit of peace initiatives
following conflicts in the North. |
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Serves as the President of
ZUIUlmta Association USA Inc. |
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Serves as Board Member of
Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDOA), empowering,
coordinating and fighting the cause of all Nigerians in
Diaspora in North America .
Dr. Macham is happily married to Mrs. Rhoda Macham and
blessed with children. Read full bio
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Alhaji
Olanrewaju Oladega
2010 ANOG Image Award
Alhaji Olanrewaju Lateef Oladega was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He
earned an MBA degree and also an Oracle Certified Professional.
Alhaji Oladega currently works with the State of Georgia as
Information Technology Specialist managing the Technical College
System of Georgia (TCSG) database projects for the past 9 years
with high professional standard and etiquette to the
public and the agency he serves.
In the Nigerian community where is he well known for his
commitment to humanitarian causes, Alhaji Oladega is not only a
member but served in key positions in the following Nigerian
Community organizations:
1. Eko Club Atlanta (10 years as member, 6 years as the General
Secretary).
2. Eko Club International (10 years as a member and 4 years as
the General Secretary)
3. Alliance of Nigerian Organization (6 years as member and 4
year as the General Secretary)
4. Nasir-Llah Organization of Atlanta (10 years as member and 5
years as the PRO)
Read full bio
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"My
fellow Americans, this is an amazing moment for me. To think that a
once scrawny boy from Austria could grow up to become Governor of
California and stand in Madison Square Garden to speak on behalf of
the President of the United States that is an immigrant's dream. It
is the American dream."
Arnold Schwarzenegger |
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