King Aj Turner Visits Political Son George Turnah, Praises His Innovative Solutions In Agricultural

A first class traditional ruler in Ijaw nation His Royal Highness, Dr. AJ Turner MFR, the Obigbo Mikimiki, Obenaema of Opume, on Saturday, visited the campus of the Celtic Pride Institute of Agricultural Studies Kolo, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

The royal father and political leader of Ogbia people was accompanied by his brother, the treasurer of the Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Gbalipre Turner, amongst others, the first class traditional ruler and his entourage was received by his political son, Barr. Alabh George Turnah MON, the Group President/CEO of Celtic Pride Group of Companies.

The visiting Royal Father took time to inspect ongoing infrastructural works in and around the campus where finishing touches are being perfected ahead of an official commissioning of the institute come November 20th, 2016 as part of activities lined up to commemorate the 59th birthday anniversary of President Goodluck Jonathan, President of the Federal Republic of Nigerian 2010 – 2015.

The Royal Father who expressed satisfaction at the level and quality of ongoing infrastructural work, commended the Celtic Pride Group President for the vision of establishing the first private Institute of Agricultural Studies in Bayelsa State, and siting such a multi-billion naira project in his home town of Kolo, pointing out that the coming of the institute will no doubt create the much needed jobs for people of the area especially her youths, afford them the

opportunity of acquring basic skill and training in Agro and allied, as well as create easy access to formal and higher education.

The visit of the Royal Father is considered a major boost given his place as one of the respected leaders of the ogbia people, and foremost educationist from that part of the world.

Facilities inspected, included an Administrative Block Building with 20 offices, and a Conference Hall, a world class science lab, an e-library, 4 digital classrooms fitted with electronic lecture boards, projectors, public address systems and executive desks. Others included the hatchery building, the demonstration factory for food and fish processing and packaging, Fish ponds, storage facility for processed products, staff and students canteen, as well as internal road network.