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RSNC To Partner NGOs On Life Saving Initiative
The Rivers State Newspaper Corporation (RSNC), publishers of The Tide Newspaper, says it will partner with any Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) whose initiative is geared toward saving human lives as its corporate social responsibility to the society.
The General Manager of the corporation, Mr Vincent Ake gave this indication when he received in audience members of the NGO, African Health Development Initiative and ELPIS Sopphire Foundation in his office in Port Harcourt, last Tuesday.
Represented by the Director of Administration, Mrs Emi Jameson, the general manager lauded the two NGOs for their efforts in ensuring that the scourge of cancer disease was controlled in the society through their advocacy and counseling initiatives.
“We appreciate your good efforts and contributions in ensuring the control of cancer disease and for ensuring that womanhood was not wiped away completely”.
forthcoming celebration of the 2017 World Cancer Day in the state.
She appealed to the corporation to assists them in the coverage of the event billed for 2nd October, 2017 in Port Harcourt, adding that there will be a road walk show during the programmes.
Mrs Oju, however, said that there was no proven scientific cure to the aliment and added that regular medical test, would help immensely.
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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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