{
  "id": 5800459,
  "title": "Otuaro Hails Pondi, Anoka On Doctoral Feat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/otuaro-hails-pondi-anoka-on-doctoral-feat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T13:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/05/otuaro-hails-pondi-anoka-on-doctoral-feat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Warri, Nigeria - High Chief Kestin Pondi, the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, and Dr. Michael Anoka Anoka, the Commissioner for Energy in Delta State, have both achieved a significant academic milestone by successfully completing their doctoral programs. Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme and Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, has lauded their dedication to academic excellence and commitment to serving humanity.\n\nDr. Otuaro commended the duo for their perseverance and dedication to lifelong learning, despite their professional and public responsibilities. Their accomplishments serve as an inspiration to young people in the Niger Delta region, encouraging them to pursue education and excellence. High Chief Pondi, in particular, expressed his gratitude to his supervisors, lecturers, and family for their support throughout his academic journey. He also attributed his success to divine grace, stating that he is optimistic about the next chapter of his life.\n\nDr. Anoka, too, expressed his appreciation to his academic mentors and supporters, stating that his achievement is a significant milestone that he would cherish. Both professionals emphasized the importance of continuous learning and intellectual development, especially among those entrusted with important responsibilities in the Niger Delta and Nigeria.\n\nDr. Otuaro's congratulations to Pondi and Anoka highlight the significance of academic achievements in strengthening leadership and governance in the region. As these accomplished professionals continue to make significant contributions to society, their academic accomplishments serve as an inspiration to younger generations, encouraging them to pursue knowledge and excellence in their respective fields.",
  "summary": "Sylvester Idowu in Warri The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) and Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, has hailed High Chief Kestin Pondi, Managing",
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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."
}