Auchi Polytechnic to honour Patience Jonathan, Edwin Clark
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- Dec 5, 2012
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Patience Jonathan
Nigeria’s First Lady, Patience Jonathan, and a former Federal Commissioner of Information, Edwin Clark, will on Saturday be conferred with a honorary fellowship award by the Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State.
The recognition of the two prominent figures is part of programmes lined up to commemorate the institution’s 20th convocation.
A statement released on Tuesday by the spokesman of the school, Mustapha Oshiobugie, said Mrs. Jonathan was singled out for “Her ability to mobilise women for political consciousness and development, focus for national development and the solitary effect it has for the women folk must be encouraged.”
It said Clark was selected because he ensured the present status of the citadel of learning was realised.
“His immense contribution to the upgrading of the Midwest Technical College to Auchi Polytechnic made it what it is today.
“Chief Clark has also contributed greatly to education development of the country as a teacher and commissioner.”
The statement further stated the occasion would also be used to honour a former Minister of Education, Aishetu Dukku.
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