Ekpeye Group Honours Commissioner

The State Commissioner for Education, Prof.  Kaniye Ebeku has played host to members of Uzugbani Ekpeye, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Chapter in his office in Port Harcourt.
A statement made available to The Tide by the Special Adviser on Media  to the Commissioner for Education, Faustina Eugene-Nwanekwu, revealed that the group was led by Prof. Ozioma Ekpete, who congratulated the commis- sioner for his attainments in academics and public service.
The group also presented a Legacy Award to Prof. Ebeku “in honour and appreciation of your sacrifices, inspiration and support for us and positive impact to humanity in Ekpeye and Rivers State”.
According to the group, “ We want to thank you for everything you have done for the Ekpeye nation. We hear of your contributions, we hear of your help towards the Ekpeye people and we appreciate you, notwithstanding some uninformed negative comments. Nobody can do everything.”
Speaking further, Prof Ozioma noted that the award was in recognition of the hon. Commissioner’s academic leadership and distinction in his legal profession, particularly with regard to his most recent recognition as the 6th most productive legal scholar in Nigeria by the AD Scientific Index ranking 2021.

By: Susan Serekara-Nwikhana