By: Mercy Akuba
The Managing Director of Edo City Transport Services (ECTS), Barr. Festus Ehimuan has been honored with the Merit Award by the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN) for his proactive leadership prowess and performance in the government owned transport company.
The Award which was presented during the association’s annual conference in Igbuzor, Asaba, Delta State recently recognises Barr. Ehimuan’s unwavering commitment in ensuring that the Transport company serves the ordinary Edo citizens.
Speaking shortly after the presentation, Barr. Ehimuan dedicated the Award to the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo’ for giving him the opportunity to serve Edo people.
He noted that he could not have been able to achieve much within a short period of time as Managing Director of ECTS without the team Spirit of his staff who have also displayed commitment and passion into their various duties.
” No doubt, this Award is testament to the fact that People are watching me and are taking record of the good work am doing. In fact, I dedicate this Award to God Almighty who is giving me the strength to do what I am doing.”.
” this means I have to do more using the transportation system in ensuring the cost of transportation in Edo State is reduced adequately.
He commended ACNPN for acknowledging his efforts to serve the ordinary people and reaffirmed his team’s dedication to put more effort in ensuring the transport company competite effectively with private commercial transportation.
“This award gives us renewed strength to continue our mission,” hesaid. “We remain committed to doing more Edo People.
The event attracted community leaders, health practitioners, civil society groups, and media professionals who applauded ACNPN for recognizing outstanding Nigerians.
Barr. Festus Ehimuan is a Man of vision, purpose and action. A dynamic, academia who was appointed by the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo’ to pilot the affairs of Edo City Transport Services.(ECTS). He is indeed writing his name on gold in the history of transportation in the state.
Born on the 23rd of December, 1967 in Ekpoma, Edo State, he is an accomplished scholar who earned a Bachelor’s degree in Law.
A master degree in Business Administration from the Ambrose Alli University (AAU).
Festus Ehimuan has held many positions where he performed excellently well. Amongst which are ,Secretary of Esan WEST LGA, Deputy Bursar in Ambrose Alli University , Head of Market Survey & Clearance of Students and presently the Managing Director of Edo City Transport Services. ECTS.
He is known for his passion to achieve results in any work that is assigned to him. His approach to problem solving and ability to guide teams towards attaining success .
Barr. Festus Ehimuan is indeed a Man with few words but with laudable actions that roar like thunder. This attributes he has displayed with integrity, compassion and strive to make an impact in the lives of ordinary people.