By Bisola Adeyemo
Abia state Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has awarded a 24-year-old man, Mr Solomon Ukoha, a five-year full scholarship for constructing an electricity substation with crude oil and other locally sourced materials.
The scholarship is for Ukoha to further his education in any tertiary institution of his choice.
Ikpeazu, who announced this at his lodge in Aba while receiving the 24- year-old, who hails from Amaekpu in Ohafia LGA, expressed joy over the technical ingenuity of the young inventor.
He said Abia has youths who can compete favourably with their international counterparts in technical education if given the opportunity, the Nation reports.
The Governor lamented power supply has been a major problem, which has impacted negatively on economic growth and industrialisation especially in the shoes, leather and garments sub-sectors for which Aba is well known.
The Governor encouraged Ukoha to train some other youths and impact some knowledge to them for the greater benefit of society.
Showcasing his innovation to the Governor, Ukoha, who said he has completed his secondary school without further study due to financial challenges, revealed he got inspiration from God.
He appealed to the Governor to assist him further his education, a step he said would help him greatly in fulfilling his ambition.
