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The Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu Alumni, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has honoured one of its distinguished Alumni, Engr. Ukeme Okpob FNSE, with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and humanity.

The award presentation ceremony took place on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, at Engr. Okpob’s residence and was led by the Chairman of the association’s Board of Trustees, Engr. Ubong Aniekan Essien FNATE.

In his address, Engr. Essien noted that the decision to honour Engr. Okpob was borne out of his remarkable achievements, dedication, and transformative impact on the engineering sector in Akwa Ibom State and beyond.

He described Engr. Okpob as a trailblazer, highlighting his landmark feat as the first Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Uyo Branch, to initiate and construct the first-ever NSE Secretariat in the State, breaking a 37-year developmental deadlock.

The association further commended Engr. Okpob for his visionary leadership in bridging gaps within the engineering family by mobilizing engineering professionals into the political space. This led to his formation of the “Akwa Ibom Engineering Professional in Politics”
now known as “Akwa Ibom Engineering Forum”, a strategic platform that contributed significantly to the electoral success of His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD, as Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

His relentless advocacy for the appointment of engineering professionals into key government positions, particularly in engineering ministries and project monitoring roles, as well as his instrumental role in facilitating employment opportunities for engineering personnel within and outside the State, were also applauded.

The association prayed for his continued upliftment and urged him to sustain his legacy of excellence and selfless service.

In his response, Engr. Ukeme Okpob FNSE warmly welcomed the visiting delegation and expressed heartfelt appreciation for the honour.

He acknowledged the group for diligently following his career and contributions, and described the award as both humbling and inspiring. He reaffirmed his commitment to the advancement of engineering practice and pledged unalloyed support to his Alma Mater.

Engr. Okpob, a proud alumnus of IMT Enugu from the 1995, assured the association of his readiness to support its programmes and initiatives.

Other notable dignitaries who graced the occasion included Engr. CSP Akaninyene Akpan FNATE, Engr. Udo Ubong Nse, Engr. Itoro Aquaisua, Victoria Ubom, Obot Ekim, Uwem Maurice, Victor Robert, and Engr. Prince Ifiok Patrick Okon.

The event re-affirmed a timeless truth: that ingenuity, hard work, and service to humanity are always rewarding.

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