Former Federal Lawmaker Rt. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi to Feature as Discussant at 2024 Maris Annual Public Service Lecture
ASABA/Nigeria: As the Maris Trust Council prepares for the 2024 edition of its Annual Public Service Lecture, slated for Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, Delta State, the lineup of discussants promises a thought-provoking discussion on the theme, “Flight Of Talents: Navigating Nigeria’s Brain Drain Predicament.”
This year’s edition will spotlight the theme “Flight Of Talents: Navigating Nigeria’s Brain Drain Predicament,” with Prof. Stella Chinye Chiemeke, Vice Chancellor of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor, delivering the keynote address. The occasion will be chaired by Hon. Pastor Jonathan Ukodhiko, member representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
Adding depth to the discussions will be Rt. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi, former member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Called as “Ada Anioma,” Rt. Hon. Onyemaechi brings a wealth of experience to the panel, having served in various elective and appointive capacities since 1999.
In a statement to journalists, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo, Secretary of the Maris Trust Council, expressed gratitude for Rt. Hon. Onyemaechi’s commitment to participating as a discussant. Egugbo highlighted the significance of the chosen topic and emphasized the platform’s tradition of offering solutions to societal challenges.
The lecture, a fixture during Holy Week, seeks to engage diverse stakeholders in constructive dialogue. Notable figures such as Dr. Barry Gbe, Special Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Chief Philomena Ededey Ugheminaye, a renowned educationist, will join Rt. Hon. Onyemaechi on the panel.
About Rt. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi
Rt. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi, popularly known as Ada Anioma, is a seasoned politician and public servant with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. Born to the family of Hon. Augustine Okeleke Chukwuweike Ugbah in Ubulu-Uku, Delta State, she has demonstrated exemplary leadership in various capacities.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Jos and has obtained several professional certificates from institutions in Nigeria, the UK, and the USA. Rt. Hon. Onyemaechi has served in various government positions, including as a member of the Delta State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives, where she championed numerous impactful initiatives.
Presently, she serves as the Commissioner for Technical Education in Delta State, where she continues to make significant contributions to the development of the state. Her dedication to public service and commitment to excellence have earned her accolades and recognition both locally and internationally.
Rt. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi is a trailblazer and a role model to many, especially women aspiring to leadership positions. Her passion for service and her unwavering commitment to the betterment of society are truly commendable, and she remains an inspiration to all who know her.
