July 17, (THEWILL) – The Director-General of the National Productivity Centre, Dr Kashim Akor, has been honoured with a chieftaincy title by the traditional ruler of Ojoku, the Onu of Ojoku, his Royal Highness, Mallam Mohammed Ogbe. He was conferred with the title, Achema Onu Ojoku. The event took place at the palace of the Onu of Ojoku in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State last week.
Akor was honoured for his dedication and commitment to the development of Ankpa town and its environs. The DG had engaged in different community services by providing empowerment skills, development and infrastructure to the people of the area.
Seamless employment opportunities and distinctive representation at the federal level has also been done by Akor for the community. High powered solar street lights, installation of transformers to address the insecurity challenge Ankpa was battling with among other laudable feats were done for the people of Ankpa in Kogi State. The event was graced by other traditional rulers all over Kogi State.
Last year, Akor was honoured with an award of Excellence by Ankpa Elders forum in the community. Akor who is a productivity expert and consultant of over two decades was re-appointed as the Director-General of NPC in 2019 by the president, Muhammadu Buhari.
