Ugwuanyi extols late Prof. Onwuliri

 

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State,yesterday, eulogized the late former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Prof. Celestine Onwuliri for his memorable contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge and educational development in the country.

In another development, People of Enugu Community residing in Borno state under the auspices of Enugu State Welfare Association (ESWA) have commended governor Ifeanyi Ugwuayi for his giant stride in transforming the lives of his citizens, especially the down trodden masses.

The group in a statement signed by its President and Secretary General, Levi Nyia and Ernest Ezeagu said, “in the last one year, governor Ugwuayi, as a sincere leader has brought an immeasurable joy to Enugu people, as such, we (ESWA) in Borno state are proud of our governor who has continued to offer assistance in the areas of agricultural transformation, socio-economic development and youth empowerment”.

However, Gov. Ugwuanyi who spoke during the 4th memorial lecture and events of the late Prof. Onwuliri, held at Enugu, described him as a colossus, devout Roman Catholic, good man, distinguished scholar and mentor to many other accomplished scholars.

Prof. Onwuliri was among those who lost their lives in the ill-fated Dana-Air crash in Lagos on June 3, 2012.

While thanking Prof. Mrs. Viola Onwuliri and her children for the fortitude and conviction to forge ahead and carry on the legacies of their father, Gov. Ugwuanyi noted that the memorial lecture was a more deserving way to honour him and commemorate his accomplishments.