Just-ln: Hon. Kia Nigeria Bags HINREC Award as Hero of ljaw Nation

Just-ln: Hon. Kia Nigeria Bags HINREC Award as Hero of ljaw Nation

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_______ Jubilation in Bayelsa State, ljaw Nation in particular and Niger Delta at large as the charismatic, amiable and workaholic Executive Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the State, Chief (Hon.) Kia Ebidoughebofa Nigeria, bagged the prestigious Award of HEROES of IJAW NATION RESEARCH CENTER (HINREC), for his outstanding leadership qualities and developmental stride in Southern ljaw Local Government Area over the past three years of his administration.

Hon Kia who had earlier bagged himself the award of the best performing Council Chairman in the country at three consecutive times based on his people's oriented projects and programmes executed by his administration across all the wards as well as communities that made up Southern ljaw, the largest local government council in Nigeria.

 

Presenting the award, the Founder/President of the Center, Gesikeme Akparakata alongside the Secretary, Mr. Preye Konghakede, said HINREC comprised of highly intelligent, focused and intellectual group of Authors and Researchers in charge of the book HEROES OF IJAW NATION, a biographical encyclopedia. He stressed that the book is all about ljaw Patriots and patriarchs who have in one way or the other contributed immensely and given their best to affect lives positively in ljaw Nation.

According to the President of the group, Gesikeme Akparakata said:

“We have no better ways to thanked and appreciate you for your outstanding leadership qualities as the most performing Council Chairman of our dear country Nigeria. We are here today to induct you as HERO of ljaw Nation in the 500 pages book for your passion and commitment to your job as well as your exemplary leadership style. You have left legacies behind that in time to come will speak for you. This is of course the first character from the Local Government Council in the whole of the ljaw Nation.

Sir, you have exemplified the highest integrity and can be best described as a selfless Council Chairman, you will always remain an inspiring role model to the youths and colleagues, your legacies are innumerable, “he said.

Receiving the award, Chief Hon. Kia Ebidoughebofa Nigeria thanked and appreciated the Center for finding him worthy to be honoured which he described as a rare privilege and promised to do more developmental projects across the local government.

Hon. Kia dedicated the award to God Almighty who made it possible and the good people of Southern ljaw Local Government for the opportunity given him to serve.

He sincerely appreciated the miracle governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri, the Deputy Governor,  Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo and the entire Prosperity team for the love and support given him, stressing that the development of the various communities/wards that made up Southern ljaw local government counci is his primary concern. 

Hon. Kia vows to continue to work and leave legacies that will speak for him even before he leave office as council chairman, urging ljaw illustrious sons and daughters to do their best for the people whenever given leadership opportunity, he stated.

However, below are pictorial evidence of some of the numerous projects been executed by Hon. Kia Ebidoughebofa Nigeria led administration in the past three years.