THE Maris Trust Council (MTC), has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State for going for the best in delivering on his electoral mandates.
MTC in a congratulatory message for the successful swearing in of former Nigerian Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Ambassador Godson Echegile, OFR, as Chairman/Pro-Chancellor, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, observed that Ambassador Echegile will use his wealth of experience to change positively, the fortunes of the university.
According to the statement signed by the Secretary of the Trust Council, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo, getting Ambassador Echegile to be the Chairman/Pro-Chancellor of the University was a clear indication of how committed Governor Okowa is to ensuring that he gets capable hands to assist him in delivering dividends of democracy to Deltans.
“The Maris Trust Council, the teaming participants and supporters of Maris Annual Public Service Lecture, congratulate you, our highly respected man of many parts, Ambassador Godson Echegile, OFR, on your successful swearing-in as the Chairman/Pro-Chancellor, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro.
“We are confident that you will use your wealth of experience as an international figure as a former Ambassador, former banker, successful private sector operator and as a renowned politician to attract more developments to the University and make it one of the best in terms of learning and physical structure in the country.
“We thank Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for bringing out the best no matter where they are located to assist him in delivering quality. dividends of democracy to Deltans.
“Getting Ambassador Echegile who will Chairman this year’s edition of Maris Annual Public Service Lecture with the theme, ‘Selfless Service, A Phenomenal Virtue,’ was a clear confirmation that this year’s lecture which will be delivered by a very accessible, acceptable, intelligent and result-oriented personality, Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas will surpass previous editions.
“Governor Okowa, thank you, thank you for believing in a state that works, for providing the enabling environment for the agenda-setting discourse, Maris Annual Public Service Lecture to take place.
“Our dear Chairman of Occasion, Ambassador Godson Echegile, OFR, once again congratulations; we look forward to seeing you at Maris Lecture on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 12 Noon at Asaba alongside the Visitor to Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Dr. (Mrs) Cecilia Ibru, OFR, MFR, who will be the Mother of the Day, Hon. Eta Enahoro, our discussant and Dr. Kemi Emina, the Moderator.”
