The National Youth Council of Nigeria Obanliku chapter recently presented a plaque award to Assoc Prof Sylvester Abeshi a consultant gynaecologist with the University of Calabar teaching hospital and HOD of the department to honour and recognise his contributions to the development of Obanliku.
Speaking on behalf of the youths and the youths coordinator Prince Adie Unimke during the presentation, Marcus Mark, the chairman of the awards committee expressed his unreserved appreciation to Assoc Prof Abeshi for all of his contributions to the growth Obanliku.
Prof has been a great inspiration to medical students of Obanliku origin who have studied under him and have always stood as a pillar for them to look up to. He has also continuously privately supported the education of several other Obanliku young men and women in cash and kind.
Receiving the award, Assoc Prof Abeshi took time to narrate the story of how hardwork and determination has led him to the apex of his career. He implored Obanliku youths to become more intentional and committed to their education as it will break barriers for them.
