Uju Anwuka serenades retiring public servant as stakeholders celebrate his decades of service and contributions to Nigeria’s nutrition sector.
A new chapter has begun for Mr Christopher Odhomi following his retirement from the Federal Civil Service, with the unveiling of an online news platform, Nature Links News, and recognition as the ‘Nutrition Media Champion of Nigeria’.
The announcement was made during a retirement thanksgiving and celebration held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Resurrection Praise Ministry, Caches Garden, Wuse, Abuja.
The event brought together family members, friends, colleagues, government officials and stakeholders in Nigeria’s nutrition community to celebrate Odhomi’s years of public service, professional relationships and contributions to the media and nutrition sectors.
One of the major highlights was a special musical performance by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Health Matters, Mrs Uju Rochas Anwuka, who reportedly interrupted an official assignment to honour the celebrant.
Anwuka described Odhomi as a valuable personality whose contributions and relationships with government institutions, private sector organisations, development partners and the media deserved recognition.
She congratulated him on his retirement and new professional journey before entertaining guests with a song dedicated to him.
Nutrition Society Honours Odhomi
The Nutrition Society of Nigeria also recognised Odhomi’s contributions to nutrition advocacy and media engagement, conferring on him the title of ‘Nutrition Media Champion of Nigeria’.
The Society’s President, Professor Salisu Abubakar Maiyada, was represented at the ceremony by the FCT Chairperson, Major Edith Ogheneovo Nwanchinemere (Rtd), who presented him with a commemorative plaque.
The Society commended his commitment to promoting nutrition awareness and strengthening communication between the media and stakeholders in the nutrition sector.
Other personalities who paid tribute included Mrs Ladidi Bako Aiyegbusi (MNI), former Director of Nutrition at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, as well as colleagues from the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
Representatives of the Veteran Volley Association, Koroduma Club, Federal Ministry of Information Volleyball Club, CRIB and the media community also delivered goodwill messages.
Odhomi Launches Nature Links News
Beyond celebrating his retirement, the occasion marked the official unveiling of Nature Links News, a round-the-clock online news platform established by Odhomi.
The platform, accessible through www.naturelinksnews.com, is expected to provide timely news updates and information while offering services including news coverage, media publicity, advertisement placement, event anchoring and media consultancy.
The launch signals Odhomi’s intention to remain active in the media and communication industry after leaving the Federal Civil Service.
In his appreciation remarks, he expressed gratitude to God for a successful career, while acknowledging the support, friendships and professional relationships that shaped his years in public service.
He also recognised the contributions of 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.
Prayers, Tributes and Celebration
The Chief Host, Dr Bishop Samuel Eke, Bishop of the Northern Region, Resurrection Praise Ministry International, offered prayers for Odhomi and the success of his new venture.
The ceremony also featured a thanksgiving dance by Odhomi and his family, musical entertainment and a grand celebration dance involving guests.
Held under the theme, ‘Celebrating Grace, Service, Friendships and New Beginnings’, the event ended with tributes and goodwill messages celebrating Odhomi’s career and the opportunities ahead.
Although his retirement marks the end of his Federal Civil Service career, Odhomi’s involvement in communication, public engagement and social development is expected to continue through Nature Links News.
Source: Event report and information supplied to Media360Impact.
