The atmosphere of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, Delta State was unusual on the 3rd day of Octomber, 2016 as Society of Petroleum Engineers Young Professionals (YP) section 104 Put together a powerful and creative program to mark Nigeria at 56 in a native way. Gbenga Ojo was there.
The program that started with a visit to Okere Prison in Warri Delta State gave hope to the inmates as they saw young and vibrant engineers visiting them with so much love and Gifts. Engr. Daniel Agbone, the chairman of the section said that "We care not to celebrate the independence alone but also with those that their freedom is still tied within the walls."
The Well attended program formally opened with a powerful drama that reveals the state of the country and the people's reaction to the ongoing recession. Fashion parade follows as the engineers were seen showcasing different cultural attires before jokes and Traditional delicasies were showcased.
The height of the program was the fantastic lecture from Mr. Erekosima Peters, SPE program Coordinator titled The Ethnics Diversity of Nigeria at 56. Mr. Peters enlightened the audience on the ehnics in Nigeria with some facts about Nigeria which includes, how Nigeria spent over three billion dollars and hundred of Soldiers to end the war in Liberia and Sierra Leone which the world ingnored because they don't have resources. He concluded the lecture as he advice the participants not to believe they are criminals as Nigerians, to be proud of Nigeria anywhere they go, to be proud of their green heritage and that they should be ethusuastic of their future greatness.
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional organization whose mission is to collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources and related technologies for the public benefit and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence. SPE provides a worldwide forum for oil and natural gas exploration and production. SPE young Professionals Section 104 that covers Delta State also covers all the tertiary institutions in Delta State and has over 32 secondary schools in her catch them young program.
Onyenso Ifeanyi, an HND 2 student of Petroleum Engineers and Geophysis from Petroleum Training Institute Effurun told The Actualizer's Team that the program was very enlighten, "It took us back to our Africa roots" he added.
A final year student from department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering at Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Adewale Adebowale commends the effort of those that Put up the event. He said it was really nice and enlighten and above all the colourfulness and the delicacies.
Mr. Sylvester Okotie, a lecturer from the department of Petroleum Engineering Federal University of Petroleum Resources said "I am glad to be part of the event because I valued diversity. The program reveals that reality is a perception from our point of view."
The young Professionals (YP) chairperson Augustina Ovuema who is also a staff at Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) in her words said there were lots of fun shared amongst them. Most importantly, the message of hope to stay alive and having faith in God that as Nigeria goes through the recession period she will come out strong and refined.
"My sincere appreciation to the vice chancellor of FUPRE, despite the short notice made the university available for the program to be held. Also thanking the chairman and all members of the section for the privilege to serve. She added."
The Chairman of the section drew the curtain of the event as he unfolds SPE programs for the year and promised to reward the most outstanding students chapter.
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