Former Edo Speaker, Okiye Bags Award of Excellence From NES
By Simeon OSAJIE
A former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Rt.Hon.
Frank Okiye has been bestowed with an Award of Excellence by the Nigeria Economic Society (NES) Edo State Chapter.
The event, which was held at the University of Benin, had the political leader showered with encomium for his commitment to national development.
Receiving the award, an elated
Okiye said he was honoured by the award and noted that the honour is a call to service.tl
The former EDHA Speaker hailed the Nigeria Economic Society (NES) Edo State Chapter for being a credible research body dedicated to promoting knowledge, research, and development (R andD).
Okiye assured of his support to the Nigeria Economic Society (NES), adding that he believed in supporting the academia to drive research and development.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, while full of appreciation to the NES for the honour done him, explained that his doors remained open at all times to contribute to knowledge discourse now and in the future.
