Owoya Ekpo Honored As Best Corps Member in Taraba State

Hon Abdulnasir Bobboji, Executive Chairman of Jalingo local government council of Taraba State has presented an award of excellence to Emmanuel Owoya Ekpo; a native of Olachor- Okpoma in Yala local government area.

Receiving the award at the Council Secretariat, Jalingo-Taraba State in company of the NYSC Zonal Inspector, Jalingo Zone, Mr. Sidi Bako and the State Coordinator, Mrs Florence Yakugh represented by the Head of Project, the awardee dedicated the prestigious award to, Chief Jude Ogbeche Ngaji, Okadeya 1 of Yala whom he describe as his leader and mentor.

" Ngaji words of encouragement and motivation has been superb. I can't ask for a better boss than him to work with. Working with Chief Jude from day one has taught me the true essence of giving to humanity, believing in yourself and philanthropy", Owoya said.

The recipient said he received tremendous commendations, countless prayers and gifts courtesy of the laudable projects he embarked as a Youth Corps Member at the IDP Camp, Jalingo, Taraba State. Amongst are four recommendation letters that would aid him secure a job of his choice within the state if he choose to, transportation fare and other financial bonuses too numerous to mention

"I was encouraged to share this with my fellow youths in other to boost, motivate and encourage them to also make a mark and sustainable difference in anywhere they find their selves', the elated Owoya further said.

Emmanuel Owoya Ekpo, a member of #TeamJudeOgbecheNgaji Media Wing was among the 2018 Batch "C" National Youth Service Corps in Taraba State. During his service year, he donated several sleeping mats, slippers and other materials to Internally Displaced Persons at Kona Primary School, Kona, Jalingo. The award was in recognition of his invaluable contributions to the growth and development of Jalingo local government area of Taraba State.