By Brenda Chidinma Imo-Eze
The Nigerian Association of Technologists (NATE), Southeast Zone, proudly bestowed the Zonal Ambassador Award upon Chief Abraham Okpani (FNATE) on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
The prestigious award was presented during the association’s 5th Annual General Meeting held in Aba, Abia State, in recognition of Chief Okpani’s outstanding contributions and exceptional representation of the zone.

Chief Okpani, who serves as the Branch Chairman of NATE, Abuja FCT, was honored for his exemplary service and for being the first person of Igbo extraction to hold a leadership position in the association outside the eastern states.
His dedication and remarkable representation of the Southeast Zone, even in a distant location, were cited as key reasons for the award.