Governor Okorocha has congratulated the immediate past Comptroller General of Nigerian Prisons Service, Mr. Peter Ezenwa Ekpendu as he retires after twenty-fives of meritorious service to the father land.
Governor Okrocha made this remark yesterday at the Headquarters of Nigerian Prisons Service, Abuja through his Deputy, Prince Eze Madumere who represented him during the Pulling-Out parade in honour of the former Comptroller General.
Speaking to the newsmen, Prince Madumere stated that it is a policy of Imo State Government to identify and celebrate those who excel in their chosen professions, which he said Ekpendu represents, to spur the younger generation to appreciate and work hard towards achieving excellence and forthrightness in service.
Eulogizing Ekependu for his accomplishments within the period he served with the Nigerian Prisons Service, he described him as an illustrious son of Imo State and a goal getter whose appointment came at a time the Prisons Service had challenges but was able to weather the storm and returned the Service to its glory path.
He therefore called on other officers coming after him to borrow a leaf from him and work harder to surpass his achievements while in the office.
He encouraged Dr. Ekpendu whose 60th birthday coincides with his retirement ceremony to make himself available whenever he is called upon to contribute to the national development from his wealth of experience, saying he is still young and has so much to offer.
