EDAT NTA BAGS TWO AWARDS!
By Johnpaul Alumona
The Humanities & Social Sciences Students Association of Abia State University (ABSU) Uturu, recognized one of their own, Dr. Steve Egbo, the Executive Director Administration & Training NTA, by presenting to him awards of Excellence, as an Illustrious Ambassador of the Institution and as the most punctual lecturer in the University.
In his address of welcome, the President of the Association, Comrade Mba Samuel, described Dr. Egbo as an astute academic who distinguished himself in imparting knowledge on the Students, through discipline and total commitment to duty. He thanked him for being a role model to the Students during his 20years stay in the Institution, noting that, they have missed him dearly.
While presenting the awards on behalf of the students, the Dean Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences of the University, Prof. Julius Okechukwu Onwuka said Dr Egbo was a committed lecturer who lived exemplary life style, when he was in the Institution. He urged other lecturers and the students, to emulate the good attitude of Dr. Egbo, in order to go far in their career. He added that he was punctual and demonstrated high level of commitment to duty. Prof. Onwuka appealed to Dr. Egbo to continue to remember them, as his wealth of experiences are still needed to move the Institution and Nigeria forward.
Some senior lecturers, including Prof. Nnena Mkpa in their separate interviews, described him as a patriot who believes in hard work and scholarship, which endeared him to both his fellow Staff and students. They urged him to keep up the good works.
The Traditional Ruling Council of the faculty also conferred on Dr. Egbo, a chieftaincy title as the Ebube Dike of ABSU, for his humanitarian and selfless service to the people.
Responding, the awardee, Chief Dr. Steve Egbo expressed his profound gratitude to both the staff and students for recognizing his numerous sacrifices in the Institution, and admitted that he will remain grateful to the Institution, because it shaped and prepared him for the future. While urging the students to imbibe the spirit of hard work, the erudite scholar, promised to continue to contribute positively to the growth of the University system and humanity in general.
The event attracted many staff and students of the Abia State University Uturu.
Dr. Steve Egbo Wrote:
" ANOTHER DAY OF DOUBLE HONORS
It was a day of double, nay, triple honors, in Abia State University today when HUMSSA and the larger community conferred on me two Distinguished Merit awards: "THE MOST PUNCTUAL LECTURER IN ABSU" and "A DISTINGUISHED AMBASSADOR OF HUMSSA". There was also a chiefaincy, EBUBE DIKE of ABSU. I give all glory to God who made it possible.
That my sacrifices in Absu is remembered and appreciated is a thing of joy, for there was a time when Steve was seen as a problem in Absu. Today, as in so many other days, I feel vindicated. In my speech, I told them that Absu defined my life and I in turn gave Absu the best of my youth. I told them that I may have left Absu physically but that my heart will remain in Absu till eternity. I also emphasized the need for hardwork, discipline and dedication. I told the students that my watchword and guiding principles remain DISCIPLINE and SCHOLARSHIP, and urged them to cultivate and uphold this as a foundation for a better tomorrow.
It was a home coming of sorts and I thank the University Authority, my esteemed colleagues, especially, my graduated students who still felt duty bound to come around and join me. I am grateful to all of you and it means a lot to me, for, when you exit a place, and those people still find delight in your presence, it means you left a good legacy.
LAUDENTU YESUS CRISTUS
PRAISE BE JESUS CHRIST "
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