The Executive Chairman of Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Hon. Philip Okparaji  says he will set up a committee that will oversee the affairs of students .
Hon Okparaji  made this known when he received an Award of Excellence from the Rivers State University (RSU) chapter of the National Association of Eleme Students in his office over the weekend.
He thanked the students  for the honour done him ,adding that his administration attached much importance on education of Eleme sons and daughters.
Okparaji said, he was  poised to ensure that all policies and actions of the present  administration in the local government  reflect on the value that  places  education high and explained that the Student Affairs Committee would be set up  to ascertain the total number of Eleme students in tertiary institutions so as to avail data that will serve as instrument for government policies and actions.
“With the inauguration of the Students Affair Committee, all matters concerning students will be addressed via the committee,” he stated.
On his part, the President of NAES, RSU Chapter, Comr. Isaac Chu who led  the students  said they decided to confer the award on the Executive Chairman because of his administration’s effort in tackling insecurity, youth restiveness and unemployment.
He urged the LGA chairman to do more especially in the areas that will enhance the welfare of  students in the area.