By Amaechi Okwara
Asaba
Delta state Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has charged eminent Nigerians to always contribute to the growth of the society by investing in education.
Okowa made the call while speaking at the maiden matriculation ceremony cum installation of Chief Edwin Clark as the Chancellor of the Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Burutu local government area of the state.
He said: “Investing in education ensures a positive future for our children; my administration is committed to the development of education in the state.
“Education is a core value of my administration and we wish that all Deltans are educated because education ensures a positive future for the people.”
He, however, commended Clark for setting up the University, observing that, the establishment of the university was clear evidence “that no matter your age or financial symbol, you can attract development to your community.”
“You (Pa Clark) are bequeathing a legacy, you have always been a shining light; we say thank you for bringing a university to this serene town; you have set an example that many Deltans will emulate and we encourage Deltans to establish universities and engage in developmental programmes in their communities.”
He urged the matriculants to desist from joining secret cults describing joining cultism as “giving one’s life to the devil,” adding that cultism affects the society, negatively.
Pa Clark at the occasion commended the leadership style of Governor Okowa, saying that “your government has been very kind to us and very cooperative towards development programmes.”
He called for the establishment of more universities, observing that education should be within the reach of the people.
The vice-chancellor, Prof. Timothy Olagbemiro, said the university was fully residential and had zero tolerance for indiscipline.
Former Governor of Kano state, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, delivered a keynote lecture at the occasion which was attended by Prof. Amos Utuama), Major-General David Jemibewon (retd), Air Commander Indongesit Akauga, Senator Bassey Henshaw, Mrs Josephine Anenih, Dr Cairo Ojougbou, Major-General David Ejoor, Dr Steve Oru, among others.
