…Nutrition Society crowns him ‘Nutrition Media Champion of Nigeria’, celebrates decades of service, friendship and impact
By Queen Kunde
It was an emotional celebration of service, friendship and new beginnings as family members, friends, colleagues, government officials and key stakeholders in Nigeria’s nutrition community gathered in Abuja to honour Mr Christopher Odhomi at his retirement thanksgiving and celebration.
The event, held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Resurrection Praise Ministry, Caches Garden, Wuse, Abuja, was marked by glowing tributes, special musical performances, awards and the unveiling of a new media outfit, Nature Links News.
One of the biggest highlights was the special song rendition by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Health Matters, Mrs Uju Rochas Anwuka, who was so overwhelmed by the occasion that she cut short an official assignment to honour the celebrant.
Mrs Anwuka described Odhomi as a valuable personality whose contributions and relationships within the nutrition community, comprising government, private sector players, development partners and the media, deserved recognition.
She congratulated him on his retirement and the new chapter ahead, before delighting guests with a special song dedicated to him.
Another major highlight was the recognition of Odhomi by the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, which crowned him “Nutrition Media Champion of Nigeria” in appreciation of his contributions to promoting nutrition and strengthening media engagement during his years of public service.
The Society’s President, Professor Salisu Abubakar Maiyada, represented by the FCT Chairperson, Major Edith Ogheneovo Nwanchinemere (Rtd), praised Odhomi’s commitment and presented him with an iconic plaque bearing special words of commendation for his contributions to the nutrition sector.
Other personalities who paid glowing tributes included Mrs Ladidi Bako Aiyegbusi (MNI), former Director of Nutrition, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare; colleagues from the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation; and representatives of various professional and social organisations.
The gathering also featured goodwill messages from the Veteran Volley Association, Koroduma Club, Federal Ministry of Information Volleyball Club, CRIB and members of the media community.
In his appreciation speech, Odhomi expressed profound gratitude to God for a successful career in the Federal Civil Service, while acknowledging the support, friendships and professional relationships that made his journey memorable.
He particularly recognised nutrition stakeholders and development partners, including Nutrition International, UNICEF, GAIN, CS-SUN, Alive & Thrive, the National Committee on Food and Nutrition and the Nutrition Society of Nigeria.
However, the celebration was not just about bidding farewell to public service. It also marked the beginning of another professional journey with the official unveiling of Nature Links News, a round-the-clock online news platform established by Odhomi to provide timely and up-to-date information.
The platform, accessible through www.naturelinksnews.com, will also offer news coverage, media publicity, advertisement placement, event anchoring, media consultancy and other communication services.
The new venture underscores Odhomi’s determination to remain active in the media industry and continue contributing to society despite his retirement from the Federal Civil Service.
The Chief Host, Dr Bishop Samuel Eke, Bishop of the Northern Region, Resurrection Praise Ministry International, offered prayers for the celebrant and his new venture, while the occasion also featured a thanksgiving dance by Odhomi and his family, entertainment and a grand celebration dance involving guests.
The well-attended ceremony, themed “Celebrating Grace, Service, Friendships and New Beginnings,” ended on a joyful note, with guests celebrating not just the end of a distinguished public service career but the beginning of another chapter of service and greater possibilities.
For Odhomi, retirement may have closed one chapter, but his commitment to communication, public engagement and service to society continues through Nature Links News
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