Delta Deputy Gov, Monday Onyeme Bags Awards Of Excellence
Afimag.com –
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, on December 20, 2023, bagged the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Alumni Association, Asaba branch’s award of Excellence.
Also, the Chief of Staff to the Delta State Governor, Hon. Johnson Erijo received award of Excellence during the 2023 Dinner and Award Night of the association held at Asaba, the state capital.
The Chief of staff, who addressed the occasion on behalf of the Deputy Governor, said the award would trigger them to do more for their people.
Erijo, commended the leadership of the UNICAL Alumni Association for considering them fit for the awards, adding that they would keep the ball rolling.
In his message, the Chairman of the occasion, who is also the Head of Service, Delta State, Mr Reginald Bayoko, mni, congratulated members of the UNICAL Alumni Association, Asaba Chapter for the success of the event.
Bayoko, who explained that their concerted efforts have amplified his love for the University, stressed that the exercise was a breeding ground for exceptional talents and intellect, which no doubt, informed the presence of so many eminent personalities as products of the institution.
According to him, the unity had compelled him to reflect on the profound significance of alumni associations, which was not just a gathering of former students, but a dynamic network of professionals and ambassadors, carrying forward the ethos and values of their alma mater.
He added that through such endeavors, alumni associations would transform the wisdom acquired within academic halls into societal contributions, enriching both professional spheres and the broader community.
Earlier, the President of the Unical Alumni Association, Asaba Branch, Mr Luke Mokwunyei, MNIM, attributed the success of the ceremony to the commitment of members who ensured that the Asaba chapter was sustained.
He commended the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for the M.O.R.E agenda which has brought massive transformation in the State within his short stay in office.