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Emeritus Professor of History and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Sylvanus Cookey, has called for equality and the end of poverty for national development.
Prof. Cookey said this at a Legacy Lecture organized by the University of Port Harcourt, to celebrate his birthday anniversary and presentation of two books written in his honour, held in UNIPORT.
Prof Cookey, stressed that leadership with selfish interest and ambition would affect the growth and development of the nation.
He stated, “Everybody seems to be fighting for himself, not caring for those who are not in the position to help themselves, or access public funds. I think this is what is retarding the growth of this country.
“I think this is derived from our colonial heritage, where there was segregation between the white and the black.”
Prof Cookey said he feels fulfilled that after he left UNIPORT over three decades ago, the citadel of learning and the community still remember and feel his impacts and consider him worthy to be celebrated in such gorgeous manner, thanking the management for the honour.
He called on leaders to do things that will enthrone legacies and make people celebrate them, years after leaving office.
