.jpg)
The axiom that a golden fish has no hiding place finds expression in the life of Engr Dr Michael Arimanwa, Rector Federal Polytechnic Nekede, as he wins the award of Public Servant of the Year. This comes on the heels of the outstanding performance award conferred on him by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) in Abuja, just last week.
The Public Servant of the Year Award was presented to the Rector last Saturday by the Nigerian Union of Journalists, at the grand finale of the annual press week held at the NUJ Press Center, New Owerri. While presenting the award to the Rector, the council chairman, Mr Chris Akaraonye commended the sterling virtues and uncommon leadership style of the poly boss that had turned the institution around. He also pointed out that as an organization with long-standing integrity; it had a practice of subjecting award recipients to scrutiny both at the local and national levels respectively.
Receiving the award on behalf of the Rector, Chief Chris Onyemenonu (Deputy Rector, Academic), expressed joy at the excellent recognition of the powerful achievements made by Engr Dr Michael Arimanwa at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede. He also observed that the award would be cherished because of the sincerity of purpose behind it, as well as the global reputation of men of the fourth estate of the realm who operate under the auspices of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Recall that in 2021 alone, Engr Dr M.C. Arimanwa has netted many awards and fellowships owing to his genuine commitment and outstanding performance as 8th substantive Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede. And like a golden fish, there has been no hiding place for the gentleman cleric, as his powerful personality has kept a flurry of awards and goodwill surging towards him. Remarkably, the awards and garlands given to him come from reputable national and multi-national organizations.
Dignitaries that graced the occasion included the Executive Governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodinma (represented by the Commissioner for Information), Chief Medical Director of IMSUTH, some former chairmen of the council and a host of dignitaries across walks of life.
Powered by Froala Editor