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Compassion, Good Medicine For Health-Rt Rev. Enyinda
The indispensable roles of health workers in the development of our society cannot be over emphasised. However, in a sermon on last Sunday tilted “Thus Far, The Lord Has Helped Me” (1 Sam 7:12), The Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Ikwerre, Rt. Rev. (Dr.) Blessing Enyinda noted that health workers contribute immensely in ensuring the good health and wealth of a nation because health is wealth. In the sermon at the thanksgiving ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of St. Luke’s Anglican Church Emohua in Emohua Local Government Area (EMOLGA), The Lord Bishop said the anniversary is dedicated to St. Luke the doctor and evangelist. He stressed that St Luke, one of the disciples of Jesus Christ was a Greek and gentile Christian who travelled round the world with St Paul preaching the gospel and attending to the sick with compassion and great care. Rt. Rev. Enyinda contended that St Luke also contributed in spreading the gospel through his publications such as St. Luke gospel and The Acts of the Apostles among others. He said Lukes evangelical and humanitarian services form part of our Christian faith. He stressed that “health workers should emulate the good example of St. Luke by showing compassion to their patients at all times because compassion is a good doctor’s medicine.” Speaking with The Weekend Tide shortly after the thanksgiving service, the Arch Deacon of Emohua Archdeaconry/Vicar of St Luke’s Anglican Church Emohua, Ven. Prof. W. O. Wotogbe-Weneka thanked God for the laudable achievements recorded in the church since 75 years ago, all due to the glory of God as well as to the efforts of dedicated members. The Vicar noted that the motto of St Luke’s is “to bring the gospel closer to the people” which the church has been doing over the years. He said the church which arrived 75 years ago has not only lived up to its spiritual expectations by establishing more Anglican church branches in Emohua, but had also lived up to the educational expectations of the people as the school that came with it (St. Luke’s Anglican school) Emohua has also produced many great men and women from within and beyond Emohua communities. Ven. (Prof.) Wotogbe Weneka stated that the church with a humble beginning as a single station 75 years ago metamorphosed to a district church in 1991 and by today it is Emohua Archdeaconry headquarters in the now Diocese of Ikwerre. He stressed that the way the church of Nigeria, Anglican communion is progressing in recent times one may not be surprised if the church advances to a Cathedral status in the near future. The chairman of the anniversary planning committee Sir (Dr) F. C. Obinna thanked members and other guests for their positive response which contributed greatly to the success of the event. He said “for the past 75 years we have not had the opportunity to celebrate earlier than now so the church decided to make it a special and memorable celebration and by all standards it turned out to be what we expected.” He noted that the church is growing from strength to strength, stressing that even some members who left the church for personal reasons are now coming back to the church. He said more members are expected to come back to the fold and the church is ever willing to accept them back. Sir (Dr) Obinna who is also one of the leading members of the church maintained that as a rural church money is always a problem but to the glory of God the church is moving forward.” We are moving towards expanding the church but, the priority now is to complete the church auditorium, and ceiling of the new churches at Mgbuetor, Isiodu, Rumuohia and Mgbritanwo,” he said. Among the activities that marked the five day anniversary celebrations include sensitisation of Emohua community, powerful crusade, gospel music fiesta, novelty football match, drama, film show and thanksgiving service.
Jacob Obinna
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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