ONYEDI GABRIEL, Port Harcourt
The Bayelsa West Youth Leadership Forum (BWYLF) has applauded Senator Seriake Dickson for choosing their area to site the University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT) when he held sway as the Governor of Bayelsa State.
The youths said the vision of Dickson, who represents the Bayelsa West at the National Assembly, had yielded dividends as the university recently graduated its maiden students.
BWYLF in a statemeny signed by its Coordinator, Akene Moses; Secretary, Mary Clement and Spokesman, Doupere Fada, said the former governor brought education to the doorsteps of his people at the rural area.
The group said: “Any society that wants to develop must give priority to education. Such priority is necessary to ensure that people to take over leadership positions both in the public and private sectors are equipped with knowledge.
“Today the vision of former Governor Seriake Dikckson, who is now a Senator to establish a university somewhere at Bayelsa West has yielded positive results in preparing the younger generation for leadership positions in the nearest future. This institution, the University of Africa Toru-Orua (UAT) has produced its maiden graduates with good grades and flying colours.
“We want to convey our heartfelt appreciation to Senator Henry Seriake Dickson for bringing one of the world-class universities to the doorsteps of his people at the rural area”.
The group insisted that the establishment of the UAT remained one of the giant legacy projects executed by Dickson and promised to always remain supportive and loyal to the Senator.
The youths further congratulated the pioneer graduates of UAT and advised them to always be of good conduct as ambassadors of the university.