The resilience of Integrity: The Journey of Eric Azibataram
The Foundations of Otuogidi The journey of Eric Azibataram , a native of the Otuogidi community in the Ogbia Local Government Area , is rooted in a strong family legacy. Guided by the values of his father, Eric Ibobiri , and his mothers, Theresa Ekpobodo and Peace Agbori , Eric developed a character that refused to compromise. This was tested during his 300-level academic year when a group of peers attempted to recruit him into illegal financial fraud . Despite the allure of "fast money" and being labeled an "enemy" for his refusal, Eric remained true to his upbringing. While those individuals eventually faced mass arrests, Eric maintained his focus on an honest future. The Trial at Amarata Professional development led Eric to Amarata, Yenagoa , for Industrial Training (IT) at St. Peter’s Hospital . This period was marked by intense civil unrest following the killing of a police officer. The area became a zone of mass arrests and frequent tear gas deploy...