Charles Aniagwu
By Ambrose Ologide
It was the day of glory for the immediate past Commissioner for Information, Delta State Mr Charles Aniagwu ( JP ) as he was celebrated by the staffs of the ministry for his laudable achievements in ministry and robust welfare for them in a very wonderful way at Okpanam near Asaba on Tuesday 30th May , 2023 .
A former permanent secretary in the ministry, Sir Austin Mowah who was the chairman of the epoch making event remarked that Mr Charles Aniagwu has done more than other commissioners that served in terms of achievements.
He noted that Aniagwu’ s legacies will forever be remembered in the ministry just as he prayed that Mr Charles Aniagwu should be elevated to Abuja in his political career.
In his contribution , the Functioning Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr Lucky Omokri ( JP) affirmed that Mr Charles Aniagwu had touched the lives of the staffs and lives of youth corp members that served in the ministry tremendously.
Omokri also disclosed that the former Commissioner for Information Delta State also extended his love and care to families of staffs.
Dominic Adewole of Asaba Correspondents Chapel who spoke on behalf of Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Delta State Chapel raised a motion that Mr Charles Aniagwu be appointed as a life commissioner of NUJ Delta State .
The motion was overwhelmingly supported by the audience.
Similarly the Permanent Secretary Head of Service Mr Frederick E Oyoro who represented the Head of Service also raised motion on behalf of the civil servants that there be a term known as the Aniagwu effect in the Delta State Civil Service .
The motion was also overwhelmingly supported by the audience.
Others that spoke during the free will speeches at the event also spoke volumes of the goodness of Mr Charles Aniagwu who they also prayed for.
In his response, Mr Charles Aniagwu ( JP ) said that he never knew that he will be honoured in such a wonderful way .
He thanked the staffs of the ministry for their cooperation and support that led to his success stories.
Aniagwu however urged staffs of the ministry to give the support and cooperation they accorded him to whoever that will succeed him .
While praising former Governor Okowa for his achievements , he said Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori will do more .
He however urged Deltans to give the new governor the necessary support to enable him take Delta State to greater heights.
High point of the event was the presentation of gifts items by appreciative staffs of the Ministry of Information and parastatals in the ministry to an elated former Commissioner for Information Delta State
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