The Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in an open letter has been urged to give due recognition to Dr. Kingsley Magbei, a "Deltan who emerged as overall Best Graduating Medical Student" from the Niger Delta University, NDU, in Bayelsa State.

The open letter, which was published on social media platforms on Saturday, December 16, 2023, was signed by Tare Magbei, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of an online platform, the Daily Report Nigeria.

According to publisher of Daily Report Nigeria in the open letter listed the achievements of the highly rated graduate who graduated from Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma in Bayelsa State. 

He said, "Aside the overall crown, Dr. Kingsley posted sublime performance as the: Best graduating doctor, faculty of clinical sciences; and Best graduating doctor, faculty of basic clinical sciences.

"His performances saw him cart home the FMC Yenagoa, ARD Award for academic excellence for the overall best graduating student as well as the Dr. Torunana Ngowari's prize for the overall best graduating student.

"That is a summation of how brilliant a citizen you govern is," the letter reads 

Magbei, while venting his disappointment in the Delta State governor for failing to recognise the exploits, while drawing positive actions from his counterpart, the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki. 

"Your Excellency, this open letter became necessary as a call to draw your attention to this amendable oversight. As a concerned Deltan, who believes, advocates and contributes to the advancement of our dear state, I hold the firm belief that efforts such as Dr. Kingsley's should not be greeted with blind eyes. Why? Similar groundbreaking achievements have been celebrated across boards.

"For instance, Aminat Yusuf, who graduated as the best law student from the Lagos State University (LASU) with 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) was placed on salary by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. Not only that, the Edo State Government will also sponsor her through Law School," he added.

Magbei therefore appeal to the governor Oborevwori to do the needful in order to birth patriotism, discourage the act of the 'Japa' syndrome, as well as end the suspicion om sectionalism.. 

"I urge Your Excellency to borrow a leaf from your Edo State counterpart, Godwin Obaseki and treat Dr. Kingsley's case with importance. I have the strong conviction that recognizing my brother's feat will not only serve as a motivation to other Deltans, but will contribute in meeting your MORE Agenda in a way.

"Recognizing the academic exploits of Nigerians such as Dr. Kingsley will create a sense of responsibility in their minds towards contribution to national development, and help curb the 'Japa' syndrome that has become a menace against the Nigerian economy, particularly the health sector.

"Celebrating and recognizing Dr. Kingsley will also quell the thoughts from some quarters that he is probably not acknowledged because he is not from certain areas of the state.

"Your Excellency, I beseech you as a pan Deltan to exercise due recognition to a quintessential Deltan, who hoisted the state's flag with pride in academics."

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