06/02/2026
AKANU IBIAM FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, UNWANA: DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO MAYOR BASSEY!
The Executive Chairman of Bende Local Government Area, Hon. Dcn. Uwabunkonye Bassey, yesterday received a high-powered delegation from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Afikpo, Ebonyi State, during a courtesy visit to the council headquarters.
The visit was aimed at formally congratulating the Mayor on his successful emergence at the polls. Hon. Bassey, who served as a Senior Lecturer in Statistics at the institution for over a decade before his divine call to serve his people in late 2024, was described by his colleagues as a committed academic whose professionalism, leadership, and mentorship greatly impacted the department and the polytechnic at large.
The delegation conveyed a goodwill message by the Rector, who was unavoidably absent due to pressing official responsibilities and also, commended the Mayor’s performance in office. They also, extended their felicitations to His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti, for his continued support to the local government system in Abia State. They noted that the visible development strides they're seeing in Bende LGA being executed by their colleague, aligns with the reform-driven agenda of the Abia State Government, which they described as commendable.
Responding, Hon. Bassey expressed profound appreciation to his former departmental colleagues, which he described as his academic home. He stated that the visit was both humbling and encouraging, reassuring his lifelong commitment to service, excellence, and people-centred leadership.
The delegation was led by Dr. U. S. Isienyi, the Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Dr. A. O. D**e, former Dean of the School of Science, alongside other academic staff of the institution.
Chimezie Princewill Okezie
Special Adviser
Media And Publicity
To the Mayor, Bende LGA
06/02/2026