Jubilation As Kogi SSA on Surveillance, Iweha Empire Picks Appointment Letter, Solicits Support For Gov. Ododo.
… offers Scholarships to Children of 4 Kogi Journalists.
There was wild jubilation in Lokoja as Hon Chief Iweha O Empire, a native of Abia State, picked up his appointment letter as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi state on Surveillance.
Empire as he is popularity referred studied Computer Science in his usually magnanimity after collecting his letter offered Scholarships to children of 4 Kogi Journalists.
The benefitting
Journalists include ATABOR JULIUS of Daily Independent, SUNDAY ICHABA,, Radio Kogi, SULE MOHAMMED of NTA Lokoja, and BECKY ABUTU of Grace FM Lokoja.
Speaking with Journalists, on the sidelines of the receipt of his appointment letter from the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folashade Ayoade Arike on Wednesday, Empire said the Kogi State Government will deploy latest technology, to combat insecurity.
Hon. Empire, who is also the President General of Igbo Youths Council in Kogi, noted that Journalists who are the bridge between the people and the government ought to be supported even in helping them in the training of their children and wards.
He said, the award of this scholarship to the undergraduate children of the Journalists was his modest contribution to the economic enhancement of practicing Journalists in the state.
According to him, his philanthropic gesture is targeted at those who practically needs assistance, irrespective of tribes and religions, saying , helping those in needs have been his lifestyle.
He urge individuals and groups with means to identify with less endowed members of the society to make Kogi a better state for all the citizens.
” I have been lending hands to the people and communities I found myself. I have extended my little resources to help widows, orphans, indigent students in tertiary institutions, sunk boreholes to communities.
” It is also my believe that nobody is too rich or too poor to help. It is what you give out that multiplies. I have been doing these for years and God has been elevating me..
He commended Governor Usman Ododo for the opportunity he gave him to contribute his quota to the growth and development of kogi state.
Meanwhile, the scholarship would cover only tuition fee of one academic year and would be disbursed after due diligence with the beneficiaries’ institutions.
Empire described Security as the concern of all and should not be left in the hands of Government alone, urged the citizens of the State to join hands with Gov Ododo in moving the State forward.
Mr. Peter Onuchukwu Inuejeme, CEO Peelinks, described the appointee as a man deserving of the appointment expressed confidence in his ability to deliver.
He praised him for digging a borehole in the Ibo Community Hall few weeks after he overwhelmingly emerge as President General Ibo Youth Council.
He described Empire as a philanthropist per excellent, who has impacted several communities and individuals in the State, described his appointment as one in the right direction.
While pointing out that the roll call of his scholarship cuts across tribe and religion, described his recognition as apt, commended the present administration for inclusive administration, thanked the Governor for the appointment.
Dr. Abah A. Abah FULISA praised Gov. Ododo for appointing Empire, described the appointment as one in good time and direction, urged the appiintee to justify the confidence.
Ngele Chukwudi, described the appointment as a man that would add value to the present administration of Gov Ododo for the appointment.
Muhammad Aliyu representing Shagari Community, said the community will continue to follow him for his positive impact, assured that the people of Gada Shagari will continue to support the APC led administration.
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