16/08/2024
David Iornem @75
Veteran educationist and third republic Senator , Prof David Iornem has marked 75th year birth anniversary in Gboko amidst warm felicitations, well-wishes and prayers from family members , friends and associates both at home and in the diaspora who variously described him as an astute administrator , mentor , teacher and selfless politician whose selfless service to humanity and contribution to national development over the years remain invaluable.
As part of activities marking his75th birthday ceremony, Prof David Iornem led his family members and associates to the Mbayion Commnity where the newly constructed expansive CommonWealth College of Technology is located in Gboko local government area, Benue State, aimed at advancing science and technology education , as well as adult literacy education.
Various Speakers including, the Traditional rulers led by Zaki Avande Nongo , the clergy , community leaders , women and the youth at the event variously extolled Prof David Iornem's exceptional leadership and mentorship qualities, and his passion for education development, acknowledged the lasting educational legacy sited in their community as a rare gift for the benefit and future of their children and the Community at large .
Prof David Iornem said , his passion and vision is to encourage massive access to education , where parents can enrol their wards on tuition free basis at first enrolment in the College , even as he expressed gratitude to God Whose love, guidance and mercies upon his life is remarkable.
Son to the Celebrant and notable United Kingdom based humanitarian, Prof Kohol Shadrach Iornem, describes his father David as a profound mentor who has shaped his life impactfully into becoming a reckoned academic , promising to compliment the educational efforts of his father by donating ICT based learning facilities to the Commnity institution .
Prof David Iornem is a management consultant , author of international standing , management trainer, and politician who became a young prominent public figure during the late Governor Aper Aku administration between 1979-1983. He was elected Senator for Benue North -East Zone during the 3rd Republic.
-By Akosu Emmanuel Lubem
16th Aug 2024.
Dr Kohol Iornem