Students of Kogi State University, Anyigba, have described the nomination of their lecturer, Prof. Stephen Ocheni as a minister as a wise choice that would bring development to the state and the country at large.
This is coming on the heel of the ministerial nominee kinsmen lauding President Muhammad Buhari and Governor Yahaya Bello over the choice of their son.
The students in a statement by their President and Secretary, Omepa Shuaibu and Muhammadu Buhari respectively said the nomination of Ocheni, showed that President Muhammadu Buhari, was ready to appoint qualified and tested people into government.
The students stated that they were convinced that Ocheni with his track records would give his best in the service of the fatherland and even exceed the expectations of the President.
Also, the forum of Kogi University ex- students’ leaders, commended the President and the Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, over the nomination.
A former secretary general of the SUG, Bash Mohammed said the minister designate would deploy his expertise and skills to restructuring the economy and the workforce of the country.
The leaders of the students noted that Kogi state and the country at large would benefit from the experience that Ocheni had acquired over the years in public and academic offices.
Earlier, the Igalamela Dolu community had commended President Buhari for finding their son worthy of the appointment.