By Onyekachi Eze
The member representing Owerri North State Constituency, in Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Engr. Philip Ejiogu has added more feathers to his cap, as he has been inducted into the 2020 Fellowship Hall of Fame of the Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management And Politics, Ghana.
He was inducted on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the State Assembly complex, Owerri, Imo State, and conducted by representatives of the Governing Council of the Institute.
They were; Dr. Richards Kpoku-Aquarte (Executive Director, West Africa Region), Dr. Gafentua Philips (Executive Director), and Mr. Lanre Sadiq (Executive Director, Head of Correspondences, Nigeria Office).
Apart from his investiture, he was issued with a prestigious award of excellence by the International Institute for his incorruptible track records.
Hon Philip Ejiogu is the second Lawmaker in Nigeria to be decorated, after the Oyo State youngest Speaker.
Trumpeta Newspaper learnt also that In Imo State, he takes the third position to be inducted into the institute, after the State Attorney General, Barr. COC Akaolisa, and Chief Felix Idiga (JAFAC).
Presenting their address, Dr. Richards described Hon Philip Ejiogu as a world class legislator, prolific technocrat, Management expert, and a public service administrator, whose zero dent has earned the recognition.
He disclosed that for over two years of beaming their searchlight on Ejiogu, they found him as a man of integrity, judging by his leadership milestone in Governance.
“This institute also admires your staunch advocacy for transparency, accountability in Leadership and Governance”.
“This Fellowship honour is bestowed on citizens of all Nations especially those who have proven themselves as embodiment of Integrity. We can assure you sir, Hon. (Engr.) Philip Ejiogu, that your selfless services and proven professionalism over the years have been particularly recognized by this Chartered Institute”.
Dr. Richards continued, “History is made and a golden record of unrivalled service delivery has been recognized in the Imo State House of Assembly as Hon. Philip Ejiogu, gradually leaves indelible footprints in Nigeria Legislative landscape for posterity”.
He therefore advised the latest Fellow to always uphold good moral standards that have earned him the honour.
Responding, Hon. Philip Ejiogu who thanked God for the opportunity, also extended gratitude to the Institute for finding him worthy.
He expressed gratitude to his family, and Constituents for also trusting in him, by entrusting their mandate in his care.
Meanwhile, Ejiogu affirmed that indeed, one has to be careful with his dealings, especially with the public as people may be watching and taking stock.
The IMHA House Committee Chairman on Education and Deputy Minority Whip promised to be a good Ambassador, living up to expectations.
He added that the induction and accolades would spur him to do more for promotion of humanity.
Clerk of the House, Barr. Chinelo Emeghara, and Campaign Director of Philip Ejiogu were there to welcome the guests from far away Ghana.
