You are a successful barrister, and your success in your
field has enhanced your appointment as the Commissioner for Culture and
Tourism of Kogi State of Nigeria; what was the experience like as a
commissioner and what would you have done better if any?
First and foremost I am grateful to God almighty for all I have
achieved as a lawyer and a Hon. Commissioner for Culture and tourism
Kogi state. The experience as commissioner is an interesting one. In
the office you face a lot of things both the ones you plan
for and even unimaginable. As a Hon. Commissioner you are to try and
address whatever comes to your table. It is an office where you meet
different people on a daily basis. When in office I never leave anything to chance because every day I
enter my office I believe that is 'The last day'. I did all I have to do, I
try to clear all the file on my table. As a political appointee you
can be drop at any time. So when the cabinet was dissolved, it does not
come as a surprise.
What's the most funny story about yourself?
The funny thing about myself is that I don't feel as a commissioner I'm more important than any of the staff. I believe we are all equal.
Are there any political or social issues you feel passionate about?
I feel passionate about some social issues especially when some
junior staff are better than their seniors in terms of performance in the
office, yet they were denied a lot of benefits.
I do not easily feel offended, but when provoked, I have already
developed a thick skin because of the nature of the office. Again my training as a lawyer helps me in no small measure to cope with whatever comes my way.
What was the hardest thing for you being a commissioner of your state?
As a commissioner, one of the hardest thing for me is that the State
is poor and many proposed projects could not be realised.
What comes easiest for you as a lawyer, and also as a commissioner?
One thing that was very easy for me was understanding people and
dealing with them in a manner that solve their problems psychological .
What do you plan to have accomplished in 5, 10, 20 years personally and professionally?
In the next 10 or 20 year l would have become the governor of my state or member of the National Assembly
Where did you grow up? Did you move around a lot? If yes, how did this
affect you. If no, how did the stability of living in one place all your
life affect you?
I grew up at my village Iteh in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi
state. I moved round the country and that help me to understand the
country very well .
Are you involved in any community organizations e.g charity, church etc?
I do support NGOs in my community and strongly involved in Youth Empowerment; I'm about to have my own registered NGO.
Which animal would you compare yourself with?
I am as friendly as a dog.
For few readers that don’t know you, what would you like them to know about you and to always remember you for?
My name is Barr.Acholo ojoka Thomas. I should be remembered for my humility.
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