NWACHUKWU, Hyacinth U.

Okwuato Development Union, also in Kaduna. His zeal for community service followed him to the U.S. He has served as the Secretary of Nigerian Student's Union. Lincoln University. Pennsylvania: President of Okwuato Development Union: Baltimore/Washington Metro; Secretary. Vice President and President of Mbaise Association of Maryland (MAM). During his lerm as President of MAM. the organization experienced a dramatic growth in funds and membership in the history of the chapter. Sir Nwachukwu has served as Treasurer and currently. Vice Chairman of AFOM A. On November 1.2003. in a reception organized by Oganihu Mbaise Solidarity Movement (OMSM). in conjunction with the American Federation of Mbaise Associations (AFOMA). Sir Nwachukwu was bestowed with the "Distinguished Nwafor Mbaise" award alongside other eminent sons of Mbaise for their resilience and strive for the progress of Mbaise community. It will suffice to mention that under the able leadership of Sir Nwachukwu, Okwuato Development Union. USA. has expended one million naira in the renovation and refurbishing of four major primary schools in Okwuato in year 2005. Professionally, he has worked as both fiscal assistant and research assistant at Morgan State University, in Baltimore, as an Assistant Manager with Tot's Wear Co. Inc. in Baltimore. Maryland. Pursuing the entrepreneurial spirit. Sir Nwachukwu owns and manages Regihans International Tech. Limited based in the U.S. as well as in Kaduna. Nigeria. Awards and Honours Academically. Sir. Nwachukwu received several awards and named in who's Who Among Students in America. Religiously. Sir Nwachukwu served as alter boy in the Catholic Church for many years. Currently, he is a member of the Knight of St. Columbus (KSC) where he rose to the rank of Grand Knight. Sir Nwachukwu enjoys the confidence, friendship and goodwill of many who come across him. It was in recognition of his personal accomplishments that he was conferred with the Chieftaincy title of ENYIOMA GAFERE MBA of Uvuru. A proud and accomplished man in the tradition of Mbaise. Nwachukwu is married to Regina Nkechi Nwachukwu and they are blessed with six children. Judith Ezenwanyi. Jude. Eric. Chester. Michael and Victor.