Don’t Be Like Simon Ekpa, Gov Nwifuru Warns Ebonyi Students

Don’t be like Simon Ekpa, the Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has warned United Kingdom-bound Ebonyi students, going there for studies.

He said the state sent Simon Ekpa to Finland for study only for him to turn round to be instigating killings in the state.

Governor Nwifuru gave the warning during the official flag-off of the State Scholarship Scheme held at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke, Ezza South local government area of the State.

204 Ebonyi students are benefiting from the gesture, and Governor Nwifuru is advising them to abstain from any act that would bring disrepute and embarrassment to their families, the State and Federal government of Nigeria.

“I leave you with this, never forget where you came from.

“I will want you to allow the aspiration of our people to inspire you and let the challenges as a State follow your determination to succeed.

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“While there, do not forget that we are counting on you to return to our State as our great leaders.

“The achievements we expect from you are very heavy.

“The new innovations we are expecting is also very heavy.

“Don’t care to think of disappointing us. We will never take it and we must compel you to deliver.

“We are not also going to leave you like others.

“Remember our brother that is causing crisis, that is asking people to kill people in this state, Simon Ekpa, remember he was sent to Finland to study on scholarship, don’t toe his path. If you do that, we will regret sending you.

“Your returning home will justify the huge amount our state is committing to ensure that you attain this height.

“For the overall benefit of our people, do not be swayed by the euphoria of luxury in overseas,” the governor stated.

On the motivation behind sending Ebonyi students on the scholarship progamme, the governor said:

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“This is a project that many people believe was practically impossible but for me, I believe that empowering human beings is more expensive than building infrastructure but it is also more productive than infrastructures put in place.

“So spending huge amount of money totalling about N15 billion is worth spending to empower our people. “We paid you living allowance amounting to almost N1million per month.

“So face your studies, remain focused and become great ambassadors of the State,” he added.