The people of Abiriba ancient kingdom Monday  congratulated Chief Mba  Okoronkwo Ukariwo on his appointment by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as the Chairman, Governing Council" of Abia State University, Uturu.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after announcing the appointment,  the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Chief John Okiyi Kalu proffers that  the entire Abiriba community appreciate the steadfast magnanimity and love of Gov Ikpeazu  for Abiriba people and Abians at large and expressed implicit confidence in the ability of Chief Ukariwo to deliver on his mandate

 Also speaking further, the Enachoken of Abiriba HRM Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu appreciated the Governor for identifying with the people as well as selecting an experienced institutional leader, Chief Mba Ukariwo to serve as Chairman of the tertiary institution

 He prayed God to continue to give the Governor the wisdom to lead the state to glory and congratulated Chief MBA Ukariwo for his appointment