By Adedapo Adesanya
The University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) Alumni Association has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the nomination of Timipre Sylva and Rotimi Amaechi, both alumni of the university, as members of the Federal Executive Council.
In a statement signed by the National President of the alumni, Mr Chris Adokeme, the group noted with deep pleasure the opportunity of producing two ministers who graduated from the school, adding that they are competent leaders in their own right.
The statement described the choice of Mr Sylva and Mr Ameachi by President Buhari as a laudable move, and pledged support to them throughout their tenure.
While congratulating the ministers designate for their nominations, Mr Adokeme, a lawyer, and member of the Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt, added that he was convinced that both alumni would deliver on their mandate irrespective of their assigned portfolios.
According to the him, the University is noted for producing high quality professionals who are well grounded in various aspects of human endeavour, including a former President of the country, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, whom he regarded as UniPort’s unique gift to Nigeria.
‘‘I wish to congratulate you on your new appointment and wish you every success in your new duties. Please be assured that you have our full support.”, he said.
Mr Adokeme noted that the Association is elated that the President has seen in these two distinguished leaders, qualities that would help in taking Nigeria to another level.
He explained that the University has consistently produced credible leaders among which are ministers who are intellectually well-equipped to make effective contribution to national development.
Epitomising both alumni, Mr Adokeme said that Mr Sylva is a unique product of the University and the same can be said of Mr Amechi who have rendered valuable service to their respective states at one time or the other.
‘‘I wish you the best in this new term of office, we pledge our further support and look forward to productive collaboration between the ministers designate and the Association’’.
Modupe Gbadeyanka