From Uchenna Ezeadigwe
Awka
In a bid to reinforcing confidence in Anambra State’s continued progress of development under the leadership of Mr Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR,
Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA)
have awarded stakeholders who have shown commitment of values through compliance, integrity, partnership, and excellence.
Held at Chicotel Hotels, Awka on 14th December, 2025, and organised under the theme “Rewarding Compliance and Excellence,” the ACRA 2025 was designed to recognise businesses, brands, and individuals who consistently uphold ethical standards, responsible outdoor advertising practices, and regulatory compliance. The goal was clear: to spotlight integrity, encourage best practices, and affirm that compliance and excellence are recognised and rewarded, News Echo Reports.
Speaking during his opening Speech, MD/CEO of Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency, (ANSAA) Tony Odili Ujubuoñu said the event is a statement of the agency’s commitment to appreciating some of the stakeholders who has asisted the agency to achieving it mission which is to provide a “world class technology driven Agency delivering efficient, innovative and sustainable value to all stakeholders”.
“ACRA is our attempt to saying Thank you to those who constantly pay us without pressure, who help us earn more money for the development of the state. Our Agency is built on people, its success depends on people and we cannot afford to ignore this. ACRA also enables us to appreciate our members of staff whose commitment, professionalism and integrity have driven our success this year”.
Ujubuon̈u didclosed that “ANSAA has had a tremendous growth under our inspiring governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, from a staff strength of less than 15 to 80 members of staff with an average age of 29, from 5 Zonal offices to 10 Zonal offices, from a diffident band and of revenue hustlers to a team of well trained, properly dressed, well mannered and confident partners of our highly revered clients”.
ACRA Award Winners and Categories were, GEOLIS Cable Limited — Earliest Subscriber (First Party Asset – FPA), Stelconic Properties Limited — Earliest Subscriber (Special First Party Asset – SFPA), Umunya Development Union — Most Compliant Community of the Year, Onuigbo Peter Chidube — Most Active Community Liaison Officer (Umunya Community), Hon. (Mrs.) Amaka Obi — Most Supportive Mayor of the Year, Young Progressive Party (YPP) — First Political Party to Obtain Out-of-Home Campaign Permit (2025), R&S Lotto Ltd — Most Compliant Corporate Client of the Year, GEMS Communication Ltd — Most Compliant Out-of-Home Practitioner, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps — Supporting Partner (Security), Sterling Group — Supporting Partner (Out-of-Home Category), Jet Logo Communications — Supporting Partner (Out-of-Home Category), Oluebube Foundation — Outstanding CSR Partner (White Cane Campaign), Opportunity to See Outstanding CSR Partner (White Cane Campaign), Oufcom Global Concepts Ltd — Media Partner of the Year (Photograph, Daily Sun Newspaper — Media Partner of the Year (Newspaper), Udala FM 104.7FM — Media Partner of the Year (Radio), Onyokomita Blog — Media Partner of the Year (Online Blog), GUO Motors — Outstanding Mobile Advertising Partner of the Year, Globel Prints and Advert — Outstanding Out-of-Home Partner of the Year, Multipro Consumer Products Ltd — Outstanding Brand Relationship Award, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Biggest Buyer of Road Furniture Assets & OOH (Political Category), Krisoral Group of Companies — Biggest Buyer of Road Furniture Assets (Private/Commercial Category, OPay Number One Brand Advertiser in Road Furniture, Love Bite Foods & Beverages Title Sponsor, ACRA 2025, GUO Motors — Most Compliant Brand of the Year (2025), Njikoka Zone, led by Mrs. Maureen Okeke — Most Improved Zone (Increased Revenue Base), Onitsha South Zone, led by Mr. Onyeka Umerah Zone with the Highest Compliance Rate (Highest Revenue Generated), Special First Party Assets, managed by Mrs. Chioma Uwakwe — Most Improved Asset (Increased Revenue Base), Corporate Clients/Road Furniture Assets, managed by Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Akuchukwu – Asset with the Highest Compliance Rate (Highest Revenue Generated), Akuchukwu Ifeanyichukwu – MD’s Award for Dedication and Integrity (Staff of the Year).
Meanwhile, Dignitaries present were, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Anambra State, Hon. Chief Ernest Ezeajughi, Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, Commissioner for Lands Prof. Offornze Amucheazi, Commissioner for Environment Hon. Felix Odimegwu, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning Hon. Chiamaka Nnake. MD Anambra Broadcasting Service Mr. Christopher Molokwu; the MD of ICT Hon. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA; the MD of the Anambra State Housing Development Corporation Hon. Chike Anyaonu, Anambra APGA State Chairman Hon. Chief Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, the Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Security Trust Fund Hon. Daniel Chukwumaelo Ofoneme, Hon. Bob Manuel Udokwu, Mr. Emeka Ozumba, Hon. Paul Nwosu, Chief Jude Emecheta, representatives of OAAN, TAVA members, leading brands, business owners, and numerous other guests.
While highlights of the evening was Red Carpet, the Christmas Carol Rendition by professional choirs, which added a reflective and uplifting tone to the ceremony.
