Rivers
Monarch Charges Youths On Service Delivery

The newly elected executive and members of Ogu Youth Congress (OYC), have been enjoined to be focused in unity and harness their potentials in order to achieve objectives for the people of the area.
The Amanyanabo of ancient Ele Kingdom in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, King Felix Tamunoseipiriala Okuru, Apina VII gave the advice when they paid him a courtesy visit at his palace.
The monarch said they should see their victory as the long delayed election as a call to serve and not to enrich themselves, adding that they should carry everybody along in the scheme of things to achieve an enviable height of progress.
According to him, as a youth body, they should endeavour to create employment opportunities for the teeming youths from the companies operating in the area including the Federal Ocean Terminal, Federal Lighter Terminal, Oil and Gas Free Zone among others as co-owners of the wharf, stressing that with positive and articulated thinking they would achieve their goal.
The traditional ruler of ancient Ele kingdom advised them to initiate program on the need for all youths to shun social vices that are inimical to the society and assure them of this support to leave legacy for others to follow.
King Felix Tamunoseipiriala Okuru, Apina VII reiterated that with unity and love, all sons and daughters of Ogu and Ele Kingdoms would forge ahead and bring progress and development to the communities and further congratulated them on the election victory and subsequent assumption of office.
Earlier, the new president of Ogu Youth Congress (OYC), Comrade Taripaka Gbobo opined that they were at the palace to officially introduce the new exco to the King of Ancient Ele Kingdom as one of the traditional rulers in the area and also the stakeholder in the system and thanked him for the role he played during their election.
Comrade Gbobo hinted that the new exco proposed to celebrate the forthcoming International Youth Day come August 12, 2021 which is first of its kind and solicited for his support. Highlight of the visit was the conferment of OYC Patron of the year 2021, with an assurance of their loyalty and cooperation. Other exco members present were the vice president, Grace Samuel, Secretary, Tubonemi Benedict, the Treasurer, Mary Ibesimepiri and the Welfare Officer, Owuso Evans Bipi among others.
Meanwhile, the Amanyanabo of ancient Ele Kingdom, King Felix Tamunoseipiriala Okuru, Apina VII also played host to a delegation of neighbourhood friends of Tonipirima-Ama of Port Harcourt where he condoled with the people over the demise of their community chairman, Late Elder Ebenezer Orubo and promise to assist them give the fallen hero a befitting burial.
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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