AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Capt Felix Omokhodion, A Man Beyond Description Honors.

Capt Omokhodion

Prince Kelly O. Udebhulu reports.

BENIN CITY-On the 30th day of June 2017 at the famous Festus Iyayi Hall, at the prestigious University of Benin in the ancient and historic city of Benin, Captain Felix Omokhodion, a pilot, security consultant, businessman, criminologist, innovator, human advocate, philanthropist, and a people-centric politician from Ward 4, Emaudo, Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, was presented with an award of  Excellent Service by the Nigeria Association of Social Workers, University of Benin Chapter.

You may want to ask, what has this man done? Well allow me to present to you the few services behind the man.

In his capacity as the Chairman of All Niger Delta People's Congress (ANDPC) in Europe, and President, South South People's Assembly in Europe both with Headquarters in London, Felix Omokhodion ensured that the rights of our people were not trampled upon in the midst of prevalent racism and discrimination suffered by Africans in the diaspora.

However while ensuring that foreigners do not take his people to the cleaners in a foreign land, he also knew that worst fate for an African in a foreign land could come from his own people. To ensure that the peoples of Niger Delta based in Europe did not become their own brothers and sisters peelers, he put in place an efficient machinery for conflict management and dispute resolutions amongst the Niger Delta peoples in Europe under the All Niger Delta People's Congress (ANDPC) Europe and the South South People's Assembly (SSPA) Europe under his Leadership.

His work for his people did not just begin and end in Europe. In collaboration with our South South Leader and Elder Statesman Chief E.K Clark, Captain Omokhodion was strongly involved in the negotiations with Niger Delta Militants to lay down their arms and fully disarmed when the call for it was crucial to the peace and progress of not just the Niger Delta region, but also to the entire nation as a whole.

Recognizing the importance of linking the European diaspora with home, Captain Omokhodion humbly accepted the mandate of his brothers and sisters of the Niger Delta extraction in Europe to lead them as delegates to the First South South Economic Summit, which was held in Tinapa, Calabar, Capital of Cross Rivers State in 2008 as requested by Prof. Pat Utomi in the meeting with other members of his executives during his visit to London of which was chaired by Prof Pat Utomi. Professor Pat Utomi, it should be recalled was in that position of the organizing Committee, unanimously elected by all South South Governors.

Omokhodion

Captain Omokhodion is not just about activism and advocacy, he also puts a very practical face to his work for the elevation of his people in particular, and mankind in general. His renowned London Institute of Global Merchants Academy, has, and is involved in training and providing employment for Africans in general, Nigerians in particular and citizens of globe as long as they are committed to giving value to the human race.

Besides his London based *Global Merchants Security Ltd* he has been using his *Jet Response Security Ltd* to Secure employment for the less privileged Africans with particular interest in Nigerians and other minority nationals.

His interest in people upgrade does not end in advocacy, human capital development and the provision of gainful employment to people through his well established companies, he also works assiduously and efficiently in providing temporary accommodation towards permanent settlement for our displaced People abroad.

His marked role in the fight against crime through Crime Prevention and Control, Domestic Violence also played a great role in crime , Juvenile Delinquency and other anti social vices cannot but be said with a voice of gratitude.

As if his massive work abroad were not sufficient. Captain Omokhodion, when called upon to serve his government in Edo State, accepted wholeheartedly and worked assiduously under former governor of Edo state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as the *Senior Special Assistants SSA* on Poverty Alleviation.

In this capacity, he got involved in the setting up of Skills acquisition and vocational training centers in the state as precursors to Job placement upon completion and then eventual permanent employment, or empowerment for Self employment depending on the individuals' natural inclinations. He worked fervently with his Governor in the programmes of portable water provision, provision of healthcare to rural communities, Mass mobilization of Medical Mission with expert doctors, surgeons, nurses, Ophthalmologist, and opticians, across the local government Areas of Edo State executing diagnosis, treatment and surgeries where necessary with dispensing of medicines and optical glasses all free of charge in collaboration with an American Charity Organisation.

On the Empowerment Programme as well, He Supplied and distributed various items to empower farmers, traders, Mechanics, Barbers, Carpenters, Vulcanizers, Stylists, Saloons, first aids, grinding Machines, Cassava processing Equipments, Fishing and fish processing equipment for Fishermen, Motor bikes amongst others across LGA's of Edo state.

Also on personal grounds in some communities, he empowered some Youths to start own businesses, school fees payment, payment for accommodation, Marriages, Funerals, Medical tests and treatments, pre and post natal assistance as well as assistance for widows and orphans in the state.

In all, Captain Felix Omokhodion is a man words cannot describe, he is a personality one would look at with positive emotions and express gratitude to the Creator for gracing our land and time with this kind.