THE MAGIC OF DUMO LULU BRIGGS RESONATES AT THE FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, OWERRI.

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THE MAGIC OF DUMO LULU BRIGGS RESONATES AT THE FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, OWERRI.

The Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, which is usually a serene atmosphere for medical excellence, was last week thrown into joyous celebration that got a lot of people perplexed. And it was for good reason; the management of the centre decided in its wisdom to organize a reception to honour its outgoing chairman Chief. Barr. Dumo Lulu Briggs.

Very early that morning as patients and workers arrived for another busy day, colourful banners were seen all over the centre informing the public that a great and jolly good fellow was exiting the centre and they were sad to see him go. Member of the outgoing board also attended the send off party. The Medical Director Dr. Angela Uwakwem in her speech showered encomiums on Barr. Dumo Lulu Briggs and thanked him on behalf of the management and staff for his contributions and support during his tenure that contributed in no small measure to the growth and expansion of the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri.

The joy and passion with which she spoke was only testimony that Barr. Dumo Lulu Briggs who is described as a bridge builder and grassroot mobilizer had again wrought his magic there for the upliftment of humanity. Dumo, ever modest spoke about his tenure as chairman

“ It was another opportunity to add my quota to national development, but
this time in the health section.
The experience was wonderful, very challenging , it was an eye
opener. I had a great team - we had very experienced technocrats and
professionals on the board, people like M. Ibrahim Shettima, Usman
Ibba, Engr. Don Chibundu Njoku, and Senator (Engr) Onyema Amadi
Okoroafor. With all modesty we left the place better than we met it
and I believe posterity will judge us positively someday’’.

You are reputed to have transformed the National Maritime Academy, Oron,

during your tenure as chairman. Tell us about the experience

‘’ We knew when we came on board that we had a serious job to do. We
knew we had to make a mark before we leave this Academy. What we have
looked at is to see how we can move the Academy from where it is today
to a world-class Academy. First of all, we thought we could have the
Academy as the best maritime academy in Africa within the first two
years and then make it one of the leading academies internationally
within the next five years. Accordingly we asked the Rector to work on
a programme of activities for the Academy between now and the next
five years, structured in two phases.

Our vision was to ensure that the students that we had there are one of the best
you can find anywhere in the world, well equipped and well trained and
can be gainfully employed by international maritime companies. That’s
the minimum of what we planned to achieve and we did’’.

Asked Why he thought he was chosen for both assignments, Dumo said ,

‘’They think that it’s a job that I would be able to deliver. Also it
must have been borne out of my well known enthusiasm and interest in
anything that relates to education and human capital development …they
must have thought that well, this is somebody who has over time
spoken so much about this…it would be nice to see if it is not just
talk; now that we have the opportunity, let’s see if he will be able
to deliver. So, it’s not lost on me that the expectation is high . I
take all of these assignments with all amount of seriousness and
dedication. Sometimes they conflict in terms of timing with my
businesses which are growing daily, but because this is national
service I create the time and balance to ensure I give my best always.
Nigeria, I have always believed can only truly be great when we all
add our own quota to its development when called upon to do so. So, I
cannot fall short of their expectations of me, God has always been
helping and guiding me’’.

Dumo’s next shot is the governorship of the oil rich Rivers state, he is an aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP where he says his ambition is to liberate the people of Rivers state from the pangs of poverty that is prevalent in over 60 percent of the citizens despite its rich natural resources...for the people of Rivers State, destiny beckons.