Former Maritime Varsity VC Prof Maureen Etebu to be inducted by the Maryam Babangida Centre into hall of Fame
The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) said all is now set to the formal induction ceremony of former Vice Chancellor, Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State, Prof. (Mrs.) Ongoebi Maureen Etebu into the famous Nigerian women hall of Fame.
A statement made available to newsmen by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the MBNCWD, Hon. (Dr.) Asabe Villita Bashir officially informing and congratulating the ex-Vice Chancellor who also doubles as one time commissioner for special projects in Bayelsa State.
According to the statement, Prof. Etebu is being recognized due to her efforts and contribution towards national development.
” The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), Abuja in line with its mandate to stimulate consciousness towards the attainment of higher levels of development for Nigerian women has since 2004 started an activity of identifying Nigerian Women qualified to be role models through set criteria for induction into the Nigerian Women Hall of Fame.
” The Hall of Fame was specifically set up for Nigerian Women, to pay tribute to their efforts and contributions to National Development. The Hall of Fame also provides role models for young girls and the larger society about the unlimited potentials of women,
this helps to project women as active contributors to national development.
” As the Centre prepares to host the 2023 Induction of Women Achievers into the Nigerian Women Hall of Fame, I am pleased to inform you that in recognition of your breaking the glass ceiling by being the first female “Professor of Mechanical Engineering you have been duly singled out by the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development to be inducted into the Nigerian Women Hall of Fame.
“The induction will be a time to honour and celebrate you along with other Female Role Models who have broken the glass ceiling in various professions and endeavours in Nigeria. The events scheduled for July 19, 2023 by 11.00am prompt at the National Centre for Women Development Premises.
” Please note that you are to submit an official portray photograph before the 14″ of July 2023, You are to come along with your family, friends and well wishes to grace the occasion.
” While we seek your kind indulgence to receive this honour that is due,” the statement concluded.
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