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Aguma, A Dependable Ally, Wike Eulogises …Discharged His Duties Creditably -Senior Lawyers

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7 years ago

September 12, 2018

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has described the late Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Chinwe Emmanuel Aguma as a capable, loyal and dependable citizen of the state.
The governor, who said this at the night of song in honour of the late Attorney General by his Golfers’ Friends, also urged Port Harcourt residents and the entire people of the state to use the sad incident to bring back love in Port Harcourt and the entire state.
Wike, who was represented by the former Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Austin Opara, described the death as a great loss to the state, adding that the deceased, during his lifetime, meant well not only for the government but the entire state.
Also speaking, the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. O.C.J. Okocha described the deceased as a friend to many people in Port Harcourt, stressing that more testimonies concerning the activities of the late attorney general would continue to be unveiled to the state.
The former NBA national president also described the late Chinwe Aguma as a great lawyer who, by dint of hard work, got to the pinnacle of his career as Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and attorney general and commissioner for Justice in Rivers State.
On his part, the senator representing Rivers South East in the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Abe said that the deceased achieved everything that was important to him.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Golf Section of the Port Harcourt Club, Dr. Diamond Tobin-West said that the death of the deceased was a big loss to the state and the legal profession, stressing that the late Chinwe, during his lifetime, touched the lives of many in the society.
Tobin-West stressed the need for people to prioritise and live everyday as if their last day on earth.
In his homily, the officiating Minister, Rev. Canon Gospel Onuchukwu urged all to receive Jesus Christ.
Meanwhile, the Body of Benchers/Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria have described the Late Attorney-General of Rivers State, Hon Emmanuel Aguma (SAN) as a dedicated legal practitioner who served the legal profession creditably.
The senior law bodies made their position known during their condolence visit to the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike at the Government House, Port Harcourt, last Monday.
Leader of the delegation and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Onueze Okocha said that the untimely demise of the late Attorney-General of Rivers State was very painful.
He said: “We are here to condole with the government and people of Rivers State over the sudden death of the Attorney General. It was very shocking because we saw him discharging his responsibilities till the end of June.
“We have no doubt that the untimely death directly touched the governor and members of the State Executive Council. He was a dedicated lawyer who discharged his duties creditably “.
He urged the governor and members of the State Executive Council to bear the loss with courage.
The former NBA President extended the bodies condolences to the bereaved family.
“It is a painful loss. He supported all our activities, having been a secretary and chairman of the NBA, Port Harcourt branch. He was a statutory member of the Body of Benchers”, he said.
Responding, Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike reiterated that the death was painful and it would be difficult for the state to come out of it.
He said: “I have worked in government at different levels and I say without hesitation that the late Attorney-General worked very hard for the state with commitment”.
The governor said as a result of the competence and dedication of the late Attorney-General of Rivers State, the state has never witnessed a legal crisis since 2015.
Wike urged the senior lawyers to actively participate in the burial activities for the late Attorney-General of Rivers State between September 12 and 16, 2018.
The Senior Lawyers signed the condolence register at the front of the Executive Council Chamber of Government House, Port Harcourt.
They later visited the family of the late Attorney-General of Rivers State where they extended their condolences.

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198 UNIBEN Students Bag First Class

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3 days ago

November 24, 2025

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A total of 198 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN ) Edo State, bagged a First Class degree out of 14,083 students to be awarded first degree at the institution’s 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremony.

Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, disclosed this on Monday in Benin at a pre-convocation press briefing.

He said 4,217 students bagged a Second Class Upper, 7, 928 got a Second Class Lower, while 578 bagged a Third Class degree.

He said 15 new approved programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC) would commence in the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to him, “The wheel of progress is on course and moving steadily in the University of Benin. This administration is poised to deliver on its mandate of effective, practical teaching, sound learning, result-oriented research and impactful community service.

“We must applaud the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for establishing NELFUND, and by so doing significantly reducing the financial stress of students in the process of acquiring tertiary education. We enjoin students and their parents to take full advantage of the federal government’s benevolence in instituting the fund.”

Prof. Omoregie disclosed that Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, would deliver the Founders’ Day lecture with the topic, “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity”.

The UNIBEN VC said Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Former Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Professor Eghosa Osaghae, would deliver the Convocation Lecture on the theme, “Making Our Universities Great”.

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Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council trains tra 1,000 teachers

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3 days ago

November 24, 2025

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The last batch of 400 public school teachers in Bayelsa State on Monday commenced training under the sponsorship of Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council.

This batch will bring to 1000 the number of public school teachers in the state who have benefited in the partnership arrangement.School supplies

The EDTF, British Council and Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board collaborated in the capacity development programme.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the five day capacity building program, Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa government to training and capacity of teachers in the state.

He noted that the improved teaching methodology in the state was responsible for the state producing the best student in the 2025 West African School Certificate Examinations.

Prof Ebimiowei, Executive Secretary at EDTF, noted that the collaboration is aimed at improving learning outcomes for pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.

“You will agree with me that until the cutlass is sharpened, it will have no impact on the hands of the farmer and so it is with our teachers., you need to be sharpened very well to give good delivery in your various classes and schools.

“Let me at this juncture appreciate the British Council for accepting to train 1,000 teachers, 50 education managers and 60 trainers for Bayelsa,” he said.

On his part, Chairman of the EDTF board, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah for his supportive role to the fund.

Agbiki urged the beneficiaries to justify the enormous resources invested by the government of Bayelsa by being dedicated within the five days the exercise would last.

He said; “This board will not operate on business as usual but on business unusual as we will push the frontiers outside the box to ensure that we get value for money,” Agbiki said.

Chairman of Development Partners Committee of the EDTF applauded the commitment of the partners for the successful completion of the programme, urging them to sustain the tempo

Speaking on the programme, Mr Fwanshishak Daniel, Head, English and Schools, British Council noted that the Bayelsa government had shown exemplary commitment to educational development.

He explained that the commitment has enabled the British Council and Bayelsa government to achieve within one year greater milestones that took other states three years to achieve.

He explained that the resources of the British Council have been made available to Bayelsa with the training of 60 resource persons from the state who will in turn train other teachers to improve education.

According to Daniel, the training will lay emphasis on new teaching methods, use of digital tools for self development and access to school amongst others.

Dr Peremoboere Ogola, Acting Chairman of TTRC, which facilitated training, thanked the EDTF for supporting training of teachers in Bayelsa with world class resources of the British Council.

She noted that another batch of newly recruited teachers are currently undergoing training at State government owned University of Africa, Toru Orua, Sagbama LGA in Bayelsa

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RSG INAUGURATES ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMITTEE

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3 days ago

November 24, 2025

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The Rivers State Government has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee to organize the celebration of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) in the State.

The committee was formally inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba in Port Harcourt, last Thursday.

Dr Anabraba who also serves as Chairman of the Committee

highlighted the State Government’s deep appreciation for the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the nation’s peace and unity.

“These heroes have given their lives for the security and peace of our nation and deserve to be celebrated. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an opportunity to show our gratitude for their sacrifice,” he said.

Dr. Anabraba further extended recognition to all Security Agencies in the State, emphasizing the importance of the event in appreciating their contributions to national security and sovereignty.

The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed on January 15 across the country is dedicated to remember Nigeria’s departed soldiers and honouring the nation’s veterans.