Competence and commitment key virtues to development, says Ariolu

~ As Professor Onuchuku leads IAUOE Management team on a familiarization visit.

Executive Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area has pointed out that competence and commitment remains two component virtues needed to drive development in the society.

He said his administration will continue to work in synergy with relevant public and private sectors to further bring about development.

Barr George Ariolu pointed this out when the acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Professor Okey Onuchuku led a delegation of the school’s management team on a familiarization visit to the Council Chairman.

He said in a congratulatory message to Professor Onuchukwu that he is square peg in a square hole which according to him is a loss for the University of Port Harcourt and a gain for the IAUOE.

While affirming Prof. Onuchuku’s competence, he acknowledged that the University and entire state will benefit from his wealth of experience.

The Chairman, insisting that competence and commitment are key virtues in development at all levels, especially in the political sphere, maintained that he is an advocate of competence.

Similarly, he noted that a comparative analysis was conducted upon assumption of office by his administration to ascertain and identify some of the problems faced by citizens of the local government after which efforts and machineries has been introduced to tackle them.

He added that the poor management of government facilities in the area was what informed his administration to channel its focus in human capacity development, especially in the area of education and vocational training.

On his part, the acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Professor Onuchuku, who spoke earlier, commended Governor Wike’s efforts in ensuring his appointment as Vice Chancellor.

Speaking further, he said the essence of the visit is to familiarize with the council as well as partner in the area of human capacity development.

He added that the university is willing to compliment government efforts in tackling security by working closely with the council.

Ichenwo Goodluck
Chief Press Secretary
Obio/Akpor LGA
15/12/2021