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Dean Lists Gains Of Globalisation
The Dean, Faculty of Law, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Prof Nlerum S. Okogbule, has stressed the imperative of globalisation in the contemporary world.
He spoke while delivering the 45th inaugural lecture of the faculty with the theme: “Localising Human Rights In A Global World: The Challenge For Africa,” at the university’s premises, recently, in Port Harcourt.
Okogbule said that with globalisation, the world had now become a global village, where activities in one country could be witnessed or have indirect impact on other countries almost at the same time.
He noted that such was possible through technological means of globalisation, which he said, had so far, brought the world closer together.
The Law Professor, who is a two-time Dean of the faculty, also pointed out that the development had led to extinction of local languages, as the young people now prefer English Language to their native dialects.
On normative perspectives and challenges of globalisation, he further stated that poverty had so far been globalised.
While stressing the need for all to think globally and act locally, he said efforts must be made towards sustaining local values and norms, even in the global world.
On his achievements as dean of the faculty, he said that the e-system of library was made possible and available by his leadership.
Others, according to him, include current moot court with modern facilities to assist the institution in training global lawyers.
In his reaction, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof Blessing C. Didia, lauded the dean for his erudite attempt in disserting the meaning and importance of globalisation, and urged students of law and others to learn critical lessons and assimilate the teachings of the professor.
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Make God Your Anchor To Fulfill Destiny, Cleric Charges Christians … As Jaja Marks 70th Birthday
The Lead Pastor at Jesus Appointed People’s Bible Church, Ozogbe, Ikwerrengwo-Etche, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Pastor Promise Nwaelele, has urged Christians to make God the anchor of their lives in whatever position they find themselves, in order to attain the destinies set for them by God.
Pastor Nwaelele, who gave the charge recently in a sermon he preached at the 70th birthday anniversary thanksgiving service of Sir Donald Michael Jaja, a veteran journalist in Rivers State, said this is because any genuine child of God is a permanent target for destabilization and destruction by the devil.
Taking his text from the Bible book of Mark 4:16-17, the preacher stated that fulfilment in life for a child of God required faith, obedience to God’s word, humility and grace to withstand trials and temptations.
According to him, temptations and afflictions are bound to happen in the lives of those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
“No wonder the Bible said that those that endure till the end shall be saved”, he said.
The Clergyman said God prospers believers who are humble, not proud and conceited, and leads them to destiny fulfilment.
“David said in Psalm 51:17, that the sacrifices acceptable to God are a broken spirit, not an impatient or proud spirit”, the preacher said.
He called on Christians not to allow persecutions and afflictions to sway them from the love and blessings of Jesus Christ.
On his part, Jaja, a seasoned Journalist who retired as an Acting Editor of the Rivers State Government-owned The Tide Newspaper, gave thanks to God for honouring him by giving him the grace of attaining 70 years.
“I cannot capture what the good Lord has done for me in my entire life in this fleeting moment of thanksgiving. But, I know that without Him, I wouldn’t have been who I am today, in all spheres. Therefore, my joy knows no bounds as I give thanks to my creator today, alongside my family. Praise be His holy name”, Jaja said.
