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Izunna Okafor is an award-winning Young Nigerian Writer from Anambra State who has authored many books. He is a graduate student of Unizik.

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Izunna Okafor (born 9th Jan. 1994) is an award-winning young Nigerian Novelist, Poet, Essayist, Journalist, Editor, Translator, Publicist, Igbo Language Activist and an Administrator who hails from Ebenator in Nnewi South L.G.A of Anambra State Nigeria.

He had his secondary school at Community Secondary School Ebenator. He is graduate from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, where he studied Public Administration. He also holds O.N.D in Public Administration from the same school.

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Izunna Okafor (born 9th Jan. 1994) is an award wining creative Young Nigerian Novelist, Poet, Essayist, Journ…

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ARTMA Cracks Down on Reckless Tipper Drivers after Another Traffic Violation, Gutter Jumping

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By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) has launched a manhunt for the driver of a tipper truck captured driving against traffic and crossing through a drainage channel along the busy Building Materials–Nkpor Flyover axis, warning that such reckless conduct will never be tolerated in the state. ARTMA disclosed this in a public notice issued on Thursday by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr.
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Lockdown: How 5-Month-Old Baby Died of Convulsion as Enforcers of Soludo’s Sanitation Order Allegedly Arrest, Detain Husband on His Way to Hospital (Video)

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By Izunna Okafor, Awka A five-month-old baby has reportedly died after his father was allegedly arrested and detained by environmental sanitation enforcement officials while rushing to seek emergency medical help during Anambra State’s monthly sanitation exercise.
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Why We Are Impounding Vehicles With Tinted Glasses In Anambra

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Why We Are Impounding Vehicles With Tinted Glasses In Anambra — Police by IzunnaOkafor(op): 2:07pm On Jul 05 By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has explained the rationale behind its ongoing enforcement exercise involving the impoundment of vehicles fitted with tinted glasses, clarifying that the operation is aimed at strengthening security and not intended to harass or inconvenience law-abiding residents.
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Working with the National Light Newspaper as a reporter

Awards

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Nigerian Writers Award

2016 - Indigenous Writer of The Year

With 'Ajo Enyi', his fourth novel, he won the 2015/2016 Nigerian Writers Award as the Indigenous Writer of The Year

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Anambra Campus Award

2018 - Campus Best Writer/Journalist of The Year

In 2018 he won the Best Campus Journalist/Writer of The Year.

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Nigeria Heritage Icon Award

2016 - Best Young Writer of the Year Federal Republic of Nigeria

On 16th December 2016, Izunna won Nigeria Heritage Icon Award as the Best Young Writer of The Year

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Anambra Campus Award

2018 - Campus Best Journalist/Writer of the Year

He won the Best Campus Journalist/Writer 2018 in the Anambra Campus Award

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Young Achievers Award

2019 - Best Young Writer of the Year

He won the 2019 Young Achievers Award as the Best Young Writer of the Year

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