Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Tuesday, received Master Izuchukwu Godswill Edeani, the 16-year-old indigene of the state who won the 2021 edition of “The 774 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award” (774 – YONSPA).
Master Edeani, a student of Air Force Comprehensive School, Agbani, Nkanu West Local Government Area, who hails from Nara in Nkanu East LGA of the state, was honoured by President Muhammadu Buhari who was represented by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo.
Receiving the national award winner at Government House, Enugu, Ugwuanyi thanked him greatly for making Enugu State proud.
The governor also appreciated his parents for giving the state a talented student and assured them of his administration’s maximum support and cooperation.
Master Edeani was sponsored to the national competition by Ugwuanyi’s administration, after he emerged winner in the exercise organised by the state government.
The Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Sir Obi Kama and the Head of Department, Technology Transfer and Science Promotions, State Ministry of Science and Technology, Ijeoma Angela Nwobodo, witnessed the event.
