{
  "id": 18310873,
  "title": "Olaopa: How Delta Icons Shaped My Intellectual, Career Devt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/olaopa-how-delta-icons-shaped-my-intellectual-career-devt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T12:53:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/05/olaopa-how-delta-icons-shaped-my-intellectual-career-devt/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Civil Service Commission Chairman, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, detailed the significant contributions made by indigenes of Delta State in shaping his intellectual and career development at the 45th National Council and Annual Conference of the Civil Service Commissions of the Federation in Asaba. He notably highlighted the influence of scholars such as late Professors Billy Dudley and Peter Ekeh, his political science mentors at the University of Ibadan, anthropologist Prof. Onigu Otite, philosophy teacher Emeritus Professor Godwin Sogolo, geographer Prof. C. O. Ikporukpo, and Professor Patrick Utomi from Lagos Business School. Additionally, Olaopa commended Delta natives like Harlen Anireju Ejueyitchie, Allison Ayida, Philip Asiodu, Paul Ibeku, Dere Awosika, and distinguished career diplomats like Ambassadors Ignatius Olisemeka, Akporode Clark, Leslie Harriman, and Joe Chiedu Keshi. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was also lauded for his infrastructure development efforts through the MORE Agenda, transforming Asaba into a modern urban landscape. Olaopa further appreciated the work of Delta State Civil Service Commission Chairman, Lady Rosaline Amioku, and the entire planning committee, particularly acknowledging Hayana Hajia Hindatu Abdullahi for her pivotal role in organizing the council meetings and annual conference for the past three years.",
  "summary": "The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission ( FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has disclosed that some indigenes of Delta State whom he referred to as icons played a huge role in",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}