CHAIRMAN, Delta State College of Health Technology, Ofuoma-Ughelli, Dr. (Pharm.) Nelson Ejakpovi (holding a plaque), Provost of the College, Dr. (Mrs) Agnes Olojoba on his right followed by a member of the Governing Council of the Institution, Hon. Sunny Tatabuzogwu, staff and members of South South Youth
Assembly (SSYA) shortly after the SSYA had presented an award to Dr Ejakpovi
Chairman, Delta State College of Health Technology, Ofuoma-Ughelli, Dr. (Pharm.) Nelson Ejakpovi has challenged youths from the Niger Delta region to see education as a weapon to live a better life in the future.
Dr. Ejakpovi made the call when South South Youth Assembly (SSYA) led by its National President, Comrade Oke Oyibo presented an award – “Icon Of Hope and Inspiration To The South South Youths” to him for his administrative prowess.
The event took place at the College of Health Technology, Ofuoma-Ughelli in the presence of members of the Governing Council, Hon. Sunny Tatabuzogwu, the Provost of the institution, Dr. (Mrs) Agnes Olojoba, Bursar of the institution, Favour Nwaokocha, among others.
According to Dr. Ejakpovi, “Niger Delta is a blessed region, we have oil and our youths are vibrant, but, the youths should equip themselves for challenges of tomorrow by acquiring sound knowledge through education.”
“Education equips you for a better future, don’t look at what you stand to gain at present but, look at long term benefits which only education can give,” he said.
While assuring youths of his continuous contribution to enable them plan for greater future, the Governing Council Chairman thanked them for recognizing his inputs towards a better society by presenting such an award to him.
Speaking at the occasion, Hon. Tatabuzogwu described the award as an honour well deserved, adding that the youths should emulate the qualities of Dr Ejakpovi by remaining focused, shun violence and be industrious.
Earlier, Comrade Oyibo in an address, said, “This award is based on your (Dr. Ejakpovi) total commitment to effective and quality service delivery in the health sector, your undiluted passion for hardwork, your dogged advocacy for peace and equality, youth empowerment strategies, community development and nation building.”
“Your (Dr Ejakpovi) is worthy of emulation, we see you as an icon of hope and inspiration to South South Youths and we pray that the Almighty God should envelop you with more ideas and more grace to do more in your fatherland in Jesus name. Amen.”
