The people of Abiriba ancient kingdom, have congratulated chief Mba Okoronkwo Ukariwo on his appointment by the Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu as the chairman, governing board, Abia State University, Uturu.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the appointment was made public, the Commissioner for Trade and Investment Chief John Okiyi Kalu said “the entire Abiriba community appreciate the steadfast magnanimity and love of the Governor for Abiriba people and Abians at large and expressed implicit confidence in the ability of chief Ukariwo to deliver on his mandate.”
Also speaking, the Enachoken of Abiriba, HRM Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu, thanked the Governor for “identifying with the people as well as selecting an experienced institutional leader, Chief MBA Ukariwo to serve as Chairman.”
He prayed God to continue to give the Governor the wisdom to lead the state to glory and congratulated Chief Mba Ukariwo on his new appointment.
Other members of the Board are; Chief Obinna Njoku – member; Senator Emma Nwaka – member; Chief Chinwe Nwanganga – member; Chief Ndukwe U Ndukwe – member; Dr Jonas Ibeaja – member; Barr. C Nwokeukwu (SAN) – member; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education – member.
