Hon. Isaiah Hinda, Councilor representing Liev II in Kwande local government legislative assembly, and Chairman House Standing Committee on education and sports has been honoured by NKST secondary school, Ahobee, Ikyurav-Ya, Ikyogen, Kwande local government. He was presented with a merit award during the 8th graduation prize and award giving ceremony held on the 19th July, 2013 at the school premise.
In his welcome speech, the principal of the school, MR. Bengu,Ikyurav noted that Hon. Hindan was honoured because he once served the school in various capacities and on several occasions, preferred, serving the school than going for greener postures. “He refused the invitation to lecture at federal university of Agriculture, Makurdi; College of Education Malami and several other institutions outside Benue State”, Mr. Bengu said.
Others who were honoured alongside Hon. Hindan included Late Pa. Ahobee Bum, who had sacrificed his land to the NKST Church and her institutions, Mrs. Elizabeth Tyonongo, Mr. Ivahan Terkula and Comrade Jumpa Emmanuel.
Meanwhile, Hon. Hindan has promised to provide the NKST Ahobee Library with 30 books and sponsors some students to higher institution. He called on the students to read books because it was through reading that he achieved his educational feat during his secondary school days. He regretted that many parents couldn’t achieve any of such books, which would affect the qualify of the graduates.
The guest speaker at the occasion, Mr. Msughter Manasseh Manyi called on the graduating students to ensure that they proceed with their education.
The chairman of occasion was Mr. Ephraims Apia , Special Assistant to ALGON
Citation of Honourable Isaiah Terna Hindan
Days that bring good tidings to people are usually remembered by those who share in the good tidings.
The 24th day of August, 1973 would ever be remembered by the family of late Pa Hindan Abuia. The day that brought forth a new baby boy who would be a Great Mobilizer, a Jinx Breaker, An Academic, a Politician of repute, a Community Developmentalist, a Charismatic and Pragmatic Leader, an Icon of Diligence and Honesty, a Model for the youth of his generation.
Hon. Isaiah Terna Hindan was born and brought up in the family of late pa Hindan Abuia and Ma Martha Anaumbur Hindan of Mbawav, Mbaikyule, Liev II Council Ward, Ikurav-ya, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.
In a family of six siblings, Hon Isaiah Terna Hindan attended his primary education at NKST Primary School, Gbaazov and later moved to complete his primary five and six to obtain his First School Leaving Certificate at NKST Primary School, Ahobee Ikyogen, Ikurav-ya in 1986.
He proceeded to the Esteemed St. Andrew's Secondary School, Adikpo and bagged his Senior Secondary Certificate with flying colours in 1992.
Hon Isaiah Terna Hindan was popularly know as the "Stormy Weather" among his mates for his academic exploits.
Due to his unquenchable thirst for higher education, Hon Hindan proceeded to the Benue State University with the intention to read Human medicine in 1994. When his desire could not be met as the university was just taking off, he sought to be admitted at the University of Jos Plateau State in 1996. He was however placed in the college of Science of the university in the department of Physics.
The ambitious Isaiah Hindan felt deprived of his intention and abandoned the department back home to seek fresh admission into his desired course, the Human Medicine.
In the year 2000, it became clear to Hon Isaiah Hindan that destiny did not hold his intended course of study for him.
In 2001, Hon Isaiah secured admission into the department of Electrical/ Electronics Engineering at the University of Agriculture Makurdi.
While in the university, Hon Isaiah Hindan became a renowned Student Unionist and activist and was elected a student parliamentarian. Hon Isaiah became a deciding factor of student leadership in the University of Agriculture Makurdi and a renowned leader in the community of Tiv students. He was crowned the Chieftaincy title of the "Ivaan Ayange I Tiv" by the Tiv Community of the university. Hon Isaiah Hindan bagged his Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/ Electronics) in 2007.
Exempted from the National Youth Service based on age, Hon Isaiah Hindan returned to his people and aspired to be Councilor for the people of Liev II council ward but the zoning system of the PDF eluded him and he voluntarily withdrew from the race in 2008.
It was at this point in time that Hon Isaiah took up a temporary appointment with NKST Secondary School Ahobee, Ikyogen, Ikurav-ya. While in the School, Hon. Isaiah Terna Hindan rose from the Head of Department Science to the Vice Principal Administration in the School. He developed the science laboratory to its present standard status. He was also the founder of the Staff Welfare Scheme of NKST Secondary School, Ahobee, Ikyogen. The scheme has turned around the fortunes of most staff of the school.
In 2012, Hon Isaiah Terna Hindan became the "Wan Mom Mom U Liev II " by standing elections on consensus to represent the people of Liev II council ward at the Kwande Legislative Council.
Emerging Victorious, he was sworn into office on the 29th November 2012 as the councilor representing Liev II council ward at the Kwande legislative council.
Hon Isaiah Terna Hindan is happily married with two children.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have this singular honour to present to you a Determined Achiever, an Icon of Diligence, an Academic, an Engineer in the making, a Great Mobilizer, A grassroot Political bulldozer and a Distinguished Legislator for the Meritoriuos Award for Selfless Service to Humanity by NKST Secondary School, Ahobee, Ikyogen.
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| Hon Hindan Receiving his award. |
