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Emolga As Elites Union Marks 30th Anniversary

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9 years ago

April 21, 2017

It was merriment and celebration all the way as the Elites Union of Oduoha-Emohua in Emohua Local Government Area (EMOLGA) Rivers State marked their 30th anniversary. The event attracted distinguished personalities within and outside the community including the former state chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Chief (Dr) Ahmed Oruge who attended the historic event held from Friday 14th to Monday 17th April 2017 at Oduoha.
High points of the celebration included, wrestling competition, seminar and paper presentation, thanksgiving service at St. George’s Anglican Church Oduoha-Emohua, honouring of II Phd holders and the first female graduate of the community with academic excellence awards and seven other deserving sons and daughters of the community as well as post humous awards amongst others.
Earlier in his address at the ceremony, the traditional ruler of Oduoha-Emohua, Chief Ferdinald Ogbuehi said such events were what the community want as it will help in ushering in peace, in promoting unity and usher in even development in the community. He commended the Elite Union for championing peaceful co-existence in the area and for their developmental projects and programmes.
Chief Ogbuehi noted that if not for the efforts of the union, the community would have gone into extinction due to the nefarious activities of cultists. He stressed that through the efforts of Elite Union the excesses of the cultists had been curtailed that is why the community is in peace today.
The traditional ruler thanked the state governor, His Excelency Chief (Barr) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his amnesty programme and urged youths of the community to embrace the programme and surrender their weapons of death and destruction. He stressed that anybody who failed to do so would be exposed as there is no room for cultists, kidnappers or armed robbers in Oduoha community.
He also thanked the Elite Union for reviving the wrestling culture of the community. According to him wrestling is an important age long culture and tradition of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality that had brought the people together from time immemorial and ensured unity and peaceful co-existence among the people.
Also speaking, the president of the Elites Union, Hon. Reginald Osigbo explained that the union was celebrating its 30 years of love unity and progress. He noted that wrestling was one of the events to mark the anniversary because of its importance in the lives of the people of the community. He said apart from building the physical strength of the youths, it helped to engage them meaningfully instead of them to participate in cultism and other social vices.
The chairman of the 30th Anniversary Planning Committee, Barr. Chinonye Erinwo disclosed that the Elite Union started in 1987 and they had celebrated their 10th and 20th anniversaries now the 30th. According to him, the Elite Union is the first feel association in the community that has survived for 30 years.

Environment

LWC, Julius Berger seek stronger coordination on Lagos infrastructure

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2 days ago

August 17, 2026

The Tide

The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has commenced discussions with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to strengthen coordination between water and road infrastructure projects.

This is contained in a statement issued by the corporation.

The corporation said the engagement followed a courtesy and familiarisation visit led by its Managing Director, Mr Mukhtaar Tijani, to Julius Berger’s Ijora office.

It said the visit was aimed at strengthening institutional relations and creating opportunities for deeper collaboration between both organisations.

The corporation stressed the importance of cordial relationships with neighbouring organisations and strategic stakeholders to promote future collaboration.

The meeting focused on road construction, water pipeline protection, water infrastructure development and sustainable water supply across Lagos Island and its environs.

Both organisations highlighted the need for early communication and technical coordination to prevent conflicts between road projects and existing water infrastructure.

Julius Berger Regional Commercial Manager, Region West, Mr Alexander Bauer, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to sustainable engineering solutions rather than short-term fixes.

Bauer stressed the importance of early stakeholder engagement and proper coordination before construction activities begin.

The meeting also examined access to project drawings and technical information required to improve coordination between water and road infrastructure projects.

Julius Berger explained that releasing detailed project drawings remained subject to approval from the appropriate client.

Both organisations therefore agreed on the need to engage the Lagos State Government to secure necessary approvals and strengthen technical collaboration.

The discussions also focused on accurate pipeline information and its importance in planning future water infrastructure and urban development projects.

The LWC delegation raised concerns about uncoordinated borehole drilling and its potential effects on groundwater resources and the ecosystem.

Participants noted that stronger public water supply systems could reduce dependence on individual boreholes and help protect underground water resources.

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They also agreed on the importance of sharing information on construction activities, road conditions, project schedules and potential disruptions.

Security and community considerations were also discussed, with Julius Berger highlighting its engagement with relevant authorities on security infrastructure within the area.

The meeting ended with a shared commitment to open communication, stronger technical coordination and exploring further opportunities for collaboration.

The engagement is expected to strengthen synergies between water and road infrastructure planning and support resilient and sustainable infrastructure development across Lagos.

Environment

IYD: Climate experts advocate investment in African youth

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2 days ago

August 17, 2026

The Tide

Some Climate Experts across Africa have called for investment in African youth to enhance future security.

They made the call on Wednesday during a webinar organised by Planet, People and Peace Foundation (PPPF), a non-governmental organisation, to observe 2026 International Youth Day (IYD).

According to them, there is a need to invest, listen and create opportunities for young African people.

The Tide source reports that the 2026 theme of the IYD is “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations’’.

Miss Bisi Kumuyi, the Secretary, Climate Beyond Border Caravan (CBBC), Nigeria, who canvassed for investment in youth, said the future of Africa would be determined by the opportunities the continent created for its young people today.

The CBBC, an initiative of PPPF, is a pan-African, youth-led campaign promoting climate action, cross-border cooperation and green economic transformation across the continent.

‘‘As Africa joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Youth Day on Aug. 12, 2026, we celebrate the energy, creativity, resilience and determination of young Africans who continue to shape the continent’s present and future.

‘‘This year’s theme reminds us that young people across Africa live in different social, economic and cultural circumstances.

‘‘They share common aspirations: access to quality education, decent employment, innovation, peace, inclusion, environmental sustainability and opportunities to fulfil their potential,’’ she said.

Also speaking, Mrs Nouran Farouk, an Egyptian Climate Activist, called for urgent investment in Africa’s youth.

According to her, Africa is the world’s youngest continent, and its youthful population represented one of its greatest assets.

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PWDs: CCD Unveils Report On Climate Change Impacts, Urges Implementation

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2 days ago

August 17, 2026

The Tide

The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has unveiled a research report on impacts of climate change on Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), calling for its implementation in the country.

The Acting Director CCD, Mr Godwin Unumeri, made the call at the public presentation of the report titled: “Disability-Inclusive Greenhouse Gas Emission and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Nigeria” on Wednesday in Lagos.

The event brought together government institutions, development partners, civil society organisations, persons with disabilities and other key stakeholder to foster dialogue, collaboration and stronger commitment to disability-inclusive climate change adaptation and mitigation in Nigeria.

Unumeri urged stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and policy commitment toward building climate resilience and ensuring the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Nigeria’s climate response.

He noted that valuable insights and recommendations from stakeholders at a validation workshop in February had been incorporated into the report.

According to him, effective implementation of the recommendations requires sustained collaboration, strong policy commitment, adequate resource mobilisation and coordinated action across sectors.

“By working together, we can translate these findings into practical interventions that strengthen climate resilience and ensure the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in Nigeria’s climate response,” he said.

In her remarks, the General Manager, Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, urged the stakeholders to ensure that the report would be translated into practical interventions to enhance full inclusion of PWDs particularly in climate change policies.