Prof. Orogbu Bags AMTY Legislator of the Year, Award, Celebrates Her Journey from Lecture Room to Legislative Chamber

By Gabriel Chy Alonta

The Member representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Professor Oby Lilian Orogbu, has been honoured with the Legislator of the Year Award at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards.

The award was presented to the lawmaker on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Stanel Dome, Awka, during a gathering that brought together distinguished personalities and leading voices from across Anambra State to celebrate excellence, leadership and outstanding contributions to society.

For Hon. Professor Orogbu, the recognition represents more than a personal honour. It is an acknowledgement of a journey that has taken her from the classroom to the National Assembly, where she has continued to combine scholarship, grassroots connection and legislative responsibility in serving the people of Awka North and South Federal Constituency.

Reacting to the honour, the lawmaker expressed profound gratitude to the organisers of the prestigious award, particularly the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Rev. Sr. Prof. Adaoma Igwedibia, and her dedicated team for creating a platform that recognises individuals whose contributions continue to impact society.

She dedicated the award to the people of Awka North and South Federal Constituency, describing their mandate and continued support as her greatest motivation.

According to her, the honour reflects not only her individual efforts but also the shared journey of the people she represents towards progress, development and meaningful impact.

“From chalk to chamber, my journey continues. And I’m just getting started,” she said.

While expressing appreciation for the recognition, Hon. Professor Orogbu noted that the award would not make her complacent but would rather spur her to do more for the people of the constituency.

The honour, therefore, comes not as a conclusion to her public service journey, but as an additional responsibility and motivation to deepen her engagement with the people, strengthen her legislative interventions and continue pursuing initiatives that promote opportunities, empowerment and development across Awka North and South Federal Constituency.

The recognition comes against the backdrop of the lawmaker’s growing visibility in constituency representation and legislative engagement, particularly as the 2027 general elections draw closer.