Nathan Tamarapreye, Yenagoa
Ijaw Women Connect (IWC) on Sunday commended the appointment of its Patron, Dr Shedrack Agediga as Chairman Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board.
Mrs Rosemary John-Oduone, Founder, IWC Worldwide in a congratulatory letter to Agediga noted that Gov Sheriff Oborevwori put a square peg in a square hole in the appointment.
She recalled that Agediga who had put in several years in Ijaw activism, conflict resolution and educational development would bring his experience to bear in the new assignment.
“Patron, Sir, your passion, dedication, and commitment to service in transforming the narrative towards educating the youths of Delta State and beyond is a testament to the fact that this appointment is well deserving of you.
“It is my prayer and hope that the good Lord will continue to guide you as you take on the responsibilities of your new job roles.
“You will not only succeed but you will make positive impacts and deliver quality services in enhancing the dividends of good governance to further strengthen the government of Delta State.
“Let all your positive potentials to do your best in impacting the Scholarship Board be seen and felt in your tenure of service as Chairman of the Board with your wealth of experience, knowledge, and background as an educationist,” the letter read in part.
John-Oduone, pledged the support and solidarity of Ijaw Women Connect Worldwide to its life patron.
Agediga was the immediate past Executive Director Planning, Research and Statistics at Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC).