By Njoku Macdonald Obinna
In recent times, an Imo born Abuja based business mavrick, polished technocrat, scholar of repute and uncommon philantropist; Chairman, Megadrill Oil & Gas, and Founder, Ejike Chukwu Foundation, Dr. Ejike Lucky Chukwu (MON, FCIA) has continued to endear himself to keen observing public in the Imo nay Nigerian social space as all who have come in close contact with him acknowledge his disarming charm, his geniality, and warm friendliness.
`In him we see a true patriot, compassionate leader with milk of human kindness, a man agreeable, debonair, and warm- hearted; a man modest in demeanour and humble in spirit, with a most winning smile and most affable manner.` With a rather charming personality, cosmopolitan disposition, and charismatic leadership , in his private and public outings, you can not help it than to love his statesmanship, Publisher of 4th Estate Reporters, Njoku Macdonald Obinna affirmed.
With a verifiable track record of honesty, integrity, teamwork, extensive business network, successful execution of projects and assigned national tasks, Dr. Ejike Chukwu has become the new bride among his close friends, business associates and political allies who have always considered him worthy to chair strategic board meetings or occasions giving his organized nature and ability to deliver at all times.
One of such epoch- making events was the confernment of the Prestigious Fellowship Awards on 116 Engineers who have distinquished themselves in the profession by the Nigerian Society of Engineers, on Wednesday, Thursday, 25July, 2024, at the NEC Auditorium , Nigerian Society of Engineers, off Labour House Road, Central Business District, Abuja.
A high profile event which attracted prominent Nigerians from the engineering profession and had as its special guests of honor the duo of Awka Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Bassy Umo Eno, and His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaski of Edo State, ably represented by Dr. Ejike Chukwu (MON, FICA).
With the 2024 theme: “ Rebirthing The Nigerian Society of Engineers For The Growth , Empowernment And Advancement Of Engineers In Nigeria` ` President, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engr. Mrs. Margaret Oguntala challenged the conferees and newly inducted fellows of the professional body to always demonstrate high ethical standards of the engineering professional in line with the code of conduct and constitution of the body.
In his address, the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaski through his representative, Dr. Ejike Chukwu (MON), reminded the conferees and Nigerian Society of Engineers of their crucial place in nation-building and helping government in matters of construction of quality roads and houses, urging them to promote and enforce a high standard of performance and professional ethics among its members.
4th Estate Reporters captured the Edo State governor’s address through Dr. Ejike Chukwu, in his own words;
“ In this 21st century, Nigerians and people globally are expecting resilient infrastructure, and the only way to achieve that if the Nigerian Society of Engineers begins to enforce some of the policies and measures that allow us to build infrastructures that will no longer collapse or last for many years.“
The Edo State Deputy governor, His Excellency Engr. Marvellous Omobayo , who was also among the award recipients of Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) expressed gratitude for the honour which is the climax of the Engineering profession, just like a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in the Nigerian Bar Association or legal profession.
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