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Ogoni Journalists Mourn Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr
The umbrella body of all
practicing journalists of Ogoni extraction, the Ogoni Journalists Platform, has expressed sadness and pain over the passing of one of its own, Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr. last Tuesday in London, United Kingdom.
In a statement in Port Harcourt, the OJP said its members have been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden demise of one of its vibrant, endowed and resourceful colleagues and great son of Ogoni and Rivers State, Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr., who has contributed immensely to the success story of the struggle for justice, particularly for minorities even beyond the shores of African continent.
The OJP said it was further worried, considering the vacuum created by his absence, noting that Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr was a beacon of hope, with great expectations on him by the people of Ogoni and minorities all over the world, having served in various capacities in government, particularly in the Presidency, and as an International journalist, with priority in advocating the respect of rights of the suppressed minorities.
It expressed sadness with the fact that Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr. few hours before the unfortunate incident, was in serious communication with partners on the process to commence a world-class media and communication outfit in Nigeria, with headquarters in Port Harcourt the Rivers State capital.
“This was an initiative aimed at addressing the challenge of unemployment and joblessness in the region as well as boosting the activities and programmes to promote the struggle for justice and respect for the fundamental rights of the citizens,” the group said.
The body, however, sympathized with the Ogoni people, particularly the Wiwa family over the loss, and called on its members and all lovers of the struggle for justice not to be deterred by this incident, but to fully participate in the burial events, as may be arranged by the family.
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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