ONWUKA, Mba Ogbaja

University education 1974- 1975 • 12 yearsof uninterrupted Careerwiththe foremost Drilling Company, Presage Drilling Engineers Ltdbeforeestablishing hisown,theDumson Nigeria Ltd 1992 Membership of Professional Bodies • General Secretary Nigeria Water and Sanitation Association ( NIWASA) • Member, Nigeria Association of Hydro-geologists • Member,Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society Patron of the Nigeria Red Cross Society Publications • Editor, NIWASA Magazine. Politically, EngrDrMbaOnwuka has not held any office but believes thatmanis a social/political beingthat has aspirations but sometimesdormant but not dead. Community Development Efforts and Involvement • Deeply serious and committed • President of Enyimba Age Grade,he initiated and executed the electrification of NkporoTown with supportof his members • Elderof the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Eternal Sacred Order.He is the Elder in charge of Mountain of Praise He loves farming as a hobby. His role models are Nelson Mandela, Michael Okpara and Akanu Ibiam for their selfless service to the people and their honesty Words of Advice to the Youths - "Read the Books ofProverbs andEcclesiasles in the Bible. Let the Word of Godbeyourlamp unto yourfeet". To the Leaders he states: "always remember thata good nameis belterthan SilverandGold. Michael Okpara andAkanu Ibiam arestill remembered not because oftheir wealth butbecause oftheirservice to thepeople". Dr Mba Ogbaja Onwuka is married and has children.