OKAFOR, Charles Izuchukwu

Productions- a media outfit that has contributed greatly in creating job opportunities for young Nigerians as well as setting a standard for quality film productions and media enhancement. Other Contributions to Development and Progress • Extended help to the war torn Liberia by sending relief aids and donating a trophy to the Government of Liberia in 2004. This would enhance reconciliation and rehabilitation work and enhance peaceful integration of various groups of people. This was part of Conflict Resolution Initiative towards engendering peace in the war torn country. Awards and Honours • African Beads Award. Ghana 2003 • Nigerian Youth Distinguished Award 2005 • Cultural Ambassador Award 2005 Membership of Professional Associations • Member. Actors Guild of Nigeria • Member. Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria • Member. Apostles in the Market Place • Member. The Christopher's International- an International Christian advancement body poised at redirection the energies of the Christian Youth towards productive duty to God . self and nation and community. Charles looks up to Christ as his Role Model as Christ epitomises humility, truth, righteousness and salvation. He is good at Lawn Tennis games and Ping Pong. Advice to the Youths - "against the backdrop of current socio-political relegation of the Igho in the national scheme of things. 1 implore every Igbo son and daughter to close ranks and inculcate the discipline of harmony and oneness "To the LEADERS, he says, "imbibe sincerity of purpose and unalloyed commitment tour common course, devoid of conspirational loyalty for the sake of self-aggrandizement ". Charles is happily married to Ify.