Jubilation As Benson Idahosa University Honours Dekawei With A Humanitarian Service Award
By Ndu Samuel
There was massive jubilation on Wednesday 18th of June 2025 at the prestigious Benson Idahosa University (BIU) as the Department of Sociology and Anthropology under the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences honoured renowned Niger Delta philanthropist, Amb. John Dekawei with an Award of Excellence in Humanitarian Service, in recognition of his meaningful contributions to society through services, leadership and advocacy. The Liberator Newspapers Worldwide can report.
The department of Sociology and Anthropology with which Amb. John Dekawei graduated from while bestowing the award to him had noted that the department, faculty and the entire Benson Idahosa University (BIU) is proud of John Dekawei and his positive contributions in the Nigerian State.
In her congratulatory message to Amb. John Dekawei; Dr. Eguonor Jennifer Oleabhiele
HOD, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, FSMS, BIU had praised the revered Niger Delta Youth Leader for his numerous philantropic gestures over the years, adding that he is a true positive Ambassador of the Department and BIU in general.
In her words: “Congratulations again Sir. The Department wishes to appreciate you and let you know that we are indeed proud of you.
“I am particularly glad with my selection of you for the Sociology and Anthropology Distinguished Alumni Award of Excellence in Humanitarian Services. It will interest you to know that with my selection of you there was no objection because the Lecturers that didn’t even teach you or knew you realized that I chose well when they learnt about your precious and recent financial support to the Department and more importantly when they watched your video which captured your humanitarian services, indeed, they were convinced because they could see that you have made and is still making your mark out there in your community and by extension the Society.
“For this reason also, I am confident that we will hear from you with evidence to show for your valued support towards the Department as you have promised to do.
“Furthermore, let also use this medium to thank you again for the will to assist and support the Department anytime she calls.
“I believe it is an opportunity for you too to engrave your name and deeds as an Alumnus pillar in our evolving and growing Department.
“Thanks for your efforts in this regard. I am confident you will do more than I have done for the Department. You will not fail your Amamatha. God be with you and keep you.”
It would be recalled that Amb. John Dekawei was represented by Comr. Ebolo Sam, Member, State Advisory Committee on Community Development & Conflict Resolution
To His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri,
Governor of Bayelsa State to receive the prestigious award.
In a phone conversation with John Dekawei by our reporter, Dekawei asserted that he will continue to cherish the award as he sees it as a special award from an institution that he had graduated from.
According to him, he will not relent in giving back to society as long as the Lord Almighty keep blessing him.
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