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SA Commends FG For Re-introducing Civic Education
The federal government has been commended for reintroducing civic education in the educational curriculum. The Special Adviser to governor Chibuike Amaechi on Primary Education and a one-time member, Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr Sam Sam Etetegwung who was speaking in a keynote address at a one-day capacity building workshop for civic education teachers in Port Harcourt described civic education as the bed-rock of national co-existence. “Civic education is about the values and ethics in both our national life and public service,” he said, adding that, “for us to co-exist as a state in spite of the many ethnic groups and dialects we must learn to love ourselves and respect each other’s culture and beliefs.” Etetegwung further stated that it is important to teach children to be united in diversity to equip them in their adult lives. According to him, “if we are not united we will destroy the state for the future generation,” stressing that, “if children grew up with the right values, they will not deviate from it in adulthood,” while charging the participants to comport themselves and learn all they could, expressing the hope that they would pass their knowledge on to their pupils. He said the workshop, which was organised by the State National Orientation Agency (NOA), in partnership with the State Ministry of Education was timely and congratulated them for its success.
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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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