Sons and daughters of Igboland have been called upon to emulate the leadership qualities of the Chairman of indigenous power company, Geometric Power Limited (GPL), Prof. Barth Nnaji, in expanding development in the region.

A frontline politician, Chief Adonis Igwe who made the call on Saturday while commending Nkanu people of Enugu State, for the honour bestowed on Prof. Nnaji as the “Echeribe N’ Nkanụ,” said like Nnaji other Igbo sons and daughters should think of what they could do to advance the igbo cause.

Making reference to the Scripture in John 5:35, where Jesus Christ referred to John the Baptist as “a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light,” Igwe described Nnaji as the shining light of the East and Nigeria at large.”

He stressed that the renowned professor of Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Robotics, deserves every honour being giving to him as he has paid his dues.

Igwe, who is also the chairman of CNPP in Enugu state said, “As an altruistic leader (Echeribe) as the title implies, there is no doubt that Prof. Barth Nnaji has paid his dues not just in Nkanu but in Igbo land and Nigeria. Apart from his intellectual prowess, Prof. Barth Nnaji is one person I know that has made tremendous positive change in many people’s lives.” (The Sun)