Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry seriake Dickson has felicitated with the Shehu of Borno and Chancellor of the State owned Niger Delta University, Alhaji Abubarkar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi over his conferment with a Doctorate degree by the institution at its fourth convocation ceremony. In a statement, Governor Dickson, noted with satisfaction, the long and impressive academic, moral and political profile of the Borno monarch, which has also positioned him strategically as an inspiration and bridge builder among the various sections of the Country.
While,
calling on other highly placed Nigerians to emulate the amiable disposition of Alhaji
Garbai El-Kanemi, the Governor described the honour as well deserving and urged
him to continue to use his exalted position to unite and foster more enduring
cordial relationships between Bayelsa, the Niger Delta and the rest of the
country.
The Bayelsa
State Chief Executive also congratulated the first visitor to the Niger Delta
University, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha and front line philanthropist and
elder statesman, Chief O. B. Lulu-Briggs, who were also awarded honorary
doctorate degrees at the ceremony, describing them as true patriots, who have
always given their all to the service of the people of the Niger Delta and
beyond.
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