By Peter Okolie
The Oguta Neighborhood in Oguta LGA of Imo, on Friday, organised a civic reception in honour of its distinguished son and Controller-Common of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr Sylvester Nwakuche.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) reviews that the occasion was organised to rejoice Nwakuche’s “exemplary management qualities” and appointment as Controller-Common.
The ceremony, held on the Oguta Lake Waterfront, had the theme “Honour, Service and Cultural Heritage”.
In a speech, Nwakuche expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the chance to serve.
He mentioned that the Renewed Hope Agenda of the president was yielding optimistic fruit inside the Nigerian Correctional Service.
The controller-general credited his success to his native root.
“My appointment is a proof of what’s attainable when a neighborhood nurtures integrity and exhausting work,” he mentioned.
He thanked the Inside Minister, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his mentorship and likewise praised Gov. Hope Uzodimma for his visionary management and steadfast dedication to the event of the state.
Addressing the youths, Nwakuche urged them to stay disciplined and targeted.
“Regardless of the challenges, excellence, endurance, and integrity will all the time discover their reward,” he mentioned.
He additional referred to as for peace locally.
In a comment, the Chairman, Oguta LGA, Mr Ifeanyi Nnani, congratulated Nwakuche on his appointment, attributing the feat to his dedication and exhausting work in service to the nation.
Nnani additionally thanked Tinubu for contemplating him worthy to steer the ship of the NCoS.
He promised the LGA’s readiness to reciprocate the president’s form gesture by supporting his re-election bid in 2027.
He highlighted the contribution of Oguta Neighborhood to the nation’s socio-economic growth, and cited Oguta little kids, who had served the nation in several capacities.
He urged the neighborhood to embrace peace as “the one ingredient that ensures significant and sustainable growth”.
In an handle of welcome, the President-Common of Oguta Neighborhood Improvement Union, Mr Religion Iwuorisha, mentioned Nwakuche’s recognition stemmed from his selfless and impactful companies to the neighborhood.
Iwuorisha described the NCoS chief as one of many only a few locally, who had helped Oguta, particularly in youth employment.
“Will probably be tough to depend how many individuals which have benefitted from his employment assist in Oguta neighborhood.
“This has helped to cut back youth frustration, restiveness, criminality, cultism, violence, militancy and social vices,” he mentioned.
Highlights of the ceremony included a ship regatta, Kayak races on Oguta lake, masquerade shows and different cultural performances.
The neighborhood additionally offered a certificates and plaque to Nwakuche through the occasion that had some serving, retired controllers, conventional rulers, and the clergy, amongst different dignitaries, in attendance. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Sam Oditah
