By Victor Madu, Owerri..
The rector of Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri Dr. Michael Chidiebere Arimanwa on Thursday bagged a honorary award of Life Grand Patron conferred to him by the commission of those with disabilities.
The federally established commission which constitutes of both federal and states members of disability persons was led by the special adviser to Imo State Governor on disabilities Hon. Samuelson Emehibe and Hon. Jaja Onyejelam Oparaku to the event which took place at the institution’s 1,000 capacity hall.
Receiving the award, the rector expressed total happiness and astute delight,stating categorically that among all awards he has received since becoming the institution rector, none could be compared to that from the disabled persons.
He added that the institution has always been friendly with the commission and her members as their constitutional right to employment as enshrined by law have never been overlooked.
Furthermore, Arimanwa hinted that four persons were given instant employment in the institution yesterday outside the 6% that was formally employed statutorily l, adding that the institution will never cease to partner with the commission under his watch.
Similarly, the special adviser to the governor of Imo State on Disability Hon Samuelson Emehibe JP in an interview lauded the rector for his giant strides cum humanitarian services to mankind, stressing that the award conferred on him was merited and not a fluke.
Emehibe added that the institution rector stands best among his peers in South East and beyond following his unbeatable track records over the years in human capacity development as well as academic growth, further positing that his emergence as the rector is a blessing not only to the institution but Imo state at large.
He however thanked the Federal government for founding the incumbent rector worthy among many others, however warning detractors to sheath their swords in order to enable Engr. Michael Arimanwa administer the affairs of the school to a better position.
