The organisers of the prestigious Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards have announced that renowned paediatric critical care specialist, global health advocate, philanthropist and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor, will be honoured with the Philanthropist of the Year Award at the 5th edition of the ceremony.
The honour will be presented at a mega award ceremony scheduled to hold on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Stanel Dome, Awka, under the theme, “Unstoppable Anambra,” where outstanding sons and daughters of Anambra State who have distinguished themselves in various fields of human endeavour will be celebrated for their exceptional contributions to society.
Announcing this in a statement made available to newsmen and nomination letter addressed to the nominee, the organisers disclosed that Dr. Nwankwor was selected for the prestigious recognition in appreciation of his remarkable humanitarian interventions, selfless commitment to improving healthcare delivery, educational empowerment initiatives and dedication to community development both within and outside Nigeria.
His selection, according to the organisers, reflects the core vision of the AMTY Awards, which seeks to identify and celebrate Anambra indigenes whose lives and works continue to inspire hope, promote excellence and positively impact humanity.
