By Keneware Emmanuel
The National Association of Ogulagha Clan Students NAOCS, today 31st of July, 2020 bhonours and presented an award of educational support and leadership excellence to Amb. Francis Boumiebi (JP), the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa of Delta State on Political Matters in his country home at Ogulagha community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.
The occasion witness a convivial atmosphere rocked with laughter, peace, serenity and tranquility. As the spokesperson for NAOCS Comr. Pere Odubo thank Amb. Francis Boumiebi JP for the rousing welcome and huge entertainment.
While speaking on behalf of NAOCS, Comr. Odubo said the kingdom students deem it fit to come and honour a quintessential leader, iconic figure who have contributed immensely and profusely to both educational, human capital development and otherwise.
Also speaking in the events is the President of the association Comr. Clever Igere who said he has being hearing the good works of Amb. Francis Boumiebi from afar on how he has continuously and ceaselessly promote education from the primary to the tertiary level in the entire kingdom and Niger Delta at large.
Speaker after speaker ranging from the Vice President, Public Relation Officer, Treasurer and others thank and commend the giant strides of Amb. Francis Boumiebi saying some has the financial capacity but refuse to sponsor or support education but he has taken it upon himself from time immemorial. It is highly appreciated and lauded.
Also speaking is Comr. Bright B.A Guwor, Community Trust Secretary Ogulagha GMOU and President of Ogulagha Youth Initiative, recounted the leadership giant strides of the Senior Special Assistant, during the first NAOCS convention and several others. He shifted from the educational aspects to the political, where he describe him as a political bulldozer that many look upon and has encouraged people like him who has no backbone to go to school. He urge him not to allow the circumstances of the community to limit him in his good works and philanthropic deeds but rather to do more to the glory of God and humanity. He concluded by saying even the name of Amb. Francis Boumiebi gives immunity and open doors on occasions and offices.
In a brief addition, Egnr. Timi Temewei, member of the Delta State Waterways and Land Security Committee also lauded and lampoon the good works of the Ambassador describing him as a political mobilizer full of energy and capacity.
In reaction on his part, the Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Political Matters, Amb. Francis Boumiebi firstly thank God and the Students body for coming to honour him as a person.
He recounts his leadership and political activities as far back as 1994 being engrossed in grassroot/community politics.
He said from that time till date, he has supported and contributed to the promotion of education.
We might have not done enough because of our level of education and understanding. Our father's as on their part has done well in holding the length and breath of the kingdom, because of the blessings of God in the kingdom. It becomes very envious.
He gave a brief history of how NAOCS kick stated and his founding fathers such as Chief Clement Kpuke, Pst. Idowu Seimode and others who has also honoured him in their time. Positing that he has received NAOCS award four (4) times.
He said for some years now, as a result of life challenges, he has not being too close to the association yet because of his past antecedents, the revered students body still deem it fit to honour him. He is very grateful.
He use the medium to speak to all the undergraduates and graduates to take the burden of their parents after school. He said graduates that has being helped to secure employment in oil companies and other sectors should fall back to develop their various communities in the kingdom.
He harped on the just concluded Press Conference held in the kingdom and frown against the absence of the Ogulagha kingdom students body who are also critical stakeholders and arm of the kingdom. He preached on peace and unity in the kingdom, saying we must be united in order to help one another and bring the needed progress and development in the kingdom.
Finally, he encouraged the students body to try as much as possible to unite leaders if there's any perceived fracas or disunity, and not to take side with one person against the other. Raining insults on social media or other media platform. It is with unity that we can achieve enviable progress. He added.
Climax of the events is the presentation of the award and group photo graph.
Present at the events from the NAOCS body is Comr. Igere Clever (President), Comr. Precious Odubo (Vice President), Gege Denyefa (Publicity Secretary), Comr. Benidiwei Peremobowei (PRO), Okeboh Meyebi (NDU Chapter President), Sarah James, Godspower Potoki, Tuna Tare-ebi and Comr. Gawei Stephanie.
While on the part of the Senior Special Assistant include Chief John Diegbegha (Benikariwei of Ogulagha kingdom), Hon. Chief. MacDonald F. Anoruse (Ibetariwei of Ogulagha kingdom), Comr. Mighty Ibori (Private Secretary to Hon. Asupa Forteta), Members of Delta State Waterways and Land Security Committee, Friends, well wishers and loved ones across the length and breath of the kingdom.
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