Rivers
Gov Amaechi Makes Case For Less-Privileged
Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has called on well-meaning individuals and groups in the state to support the less-privileged and physically-challenged persons in the society to give them a sense of belonging.
Governor Amaechi made the call at the 55th Annual Charity Feast 2009 organised by the Truevine Women International Outreach in Port Harcourt.
Represented by his deputy, Engr. Tele Ikuru, Governor Amaechi noted that by identifying with the welfare of the less-privileged and trying to raise their living standard, the founder of the Truevine Women International Outreach, Pastor Ene Secondus, was not just sowing material seed but was adding more life into the people.
Describing her vision and activities as a worthy cause, the state chief executive observed that no one would go through the outreach and remain the same.
“The seed she sows is not just material seed but she sows life into the people and her programme is a worthy cause as no one goes through it and remains the same”, he declared, adding, “at a time when all are praying to make friend with the high and mighty, Ene Secoundus is trying to make friend with the widow, the less privileged and the physically challenged.”
According to him, this singular gesture would in turn attract a special blessing from God and enjoined the beneficiaries of the Truevine programme to take the advantage and embrace Jesus Christ as their Saviour.
Also speaking, Chairman of the occasion, Hon. Sekonte Davies, represented by Mr. Osaki Dick-Abbey, commended the Truevine Women International outreach for organising the programme which according to him, would go a long way to uplift the spiritual lives of the less privileged and their living standards and enjoined it to continue with its good work.
Chief Ephraim Etete-Owo, father of the day, represented by barrister Ransome West described the outreach as the heartbeat of God, saying that, the primary responsibility of the church was to promote the welfare of mankind.
Earlier in her welcome address, president of the Truevine Women International Outreach, Pastor Ene Secondus, explained that the Charity Feast was one of the numerous programmes packaged by the outreach to bring the physically challenged and others together to dine and wine with their fellow citizens.
The programme, she added, is also to make them understand that God loves them at all times and allows them attain any height in life.
High point of the event was the presentation of special awards to the wife of the State Governor, Dame Judith Amaechi, deputy governor, Engr. Tele Ikuru and his wife, Mina amongst others.
Rivers
Group Promises To Champion Unity, Peace, Development Of Okrika
A socio-cultural organisation in Rivers State, “Wakrike National Congress” (WNC), has pledged to champion the unity, peace and development of the Okrika nation.
The congress said this in a pre-inaugural press briefing in Port Harcourt recently.
The text for the briefing, which was read by the Chairman, Central Planning Committee of the Congress, Barrister Tamuno Williams, on behalf of the President, Wakrike, USA, Solomon David, said the body, which took three years to evolve, will also look into some problems affecting the Okrika nation .
He listed some of these problems as environmental pollution, youth unemployment, and the high level of illiteracy among Okrika youths.
The organisation said it will also bring back the lost glory of the Okrika nation.
“Gentlemen of the press, it is pertinent to underscore the vision and mission of this organisation: recognising our heritage as a people, the legacies of our forebears and our unique evolution and history.
“The Wakrike people from time immemorial have been the beacon of progress, development and prosperity among the comity of nations in our dear Rivers State.
“As Wakrike people, we recall with pride and sweet memories the pivotal role played by our forebears in the struggle towards the creation of Rivers State and its nurturing to the attainment of its stardom as the ‘Treasure Base of Nigeria’”.
The group said, despite these achievements, the “walls sustaining our heritage were broken down and everything appeared lost, except our unique will and God-given spirit of never giving up”.
The congress said time has come for the Okrikans, whereever they are, to be united.
“As a people, we must become united, we must fight for the education of our people, we must take steps to protect our environment and ecosystem, we must ensure that our kings and traditional institutions are respected and given a pride of place, our youths and women shall be repositioned to play critical roles God and humanity have bestowed upon them”, they said.
Meanwhile, the inauguration of the congress was held last Friday, with an inaugural lecture titled, “Wakrike Culture, Nationalism and Prosperity: Rebuilding the Broken Walls of Unity for Politico-Economic Renaissance”, delivered by Professor Ibibia Lucky Paul-Worika at Ogu Town in Ogu /Bolo Local Government Area.
Rivers
Nigerian DPO Bags UK Varsity Professorial Award
A United Kingdom-based university, St.Thomas-Becket University, Canterbury, England, has conferred an Honorary Professorial Award on the Divisional Police Officer, Kwal Division, Delta State, CSP Edwin Igoche.
The award was presented to the DPO by Professor Chidi Ehiriodo, Presiding Chancellor of the African Institute of Theology (AIT) and assisted by Dr Emeka Okanu.
A press release signed by the, media aide, Comrade Christian Isaac, and made available to The Tide in Port Harcourt, says the award was in recognition of his policing prowess in and around the Niger Delta region.
According to the release, “St. Thomas-Becket University, Canterbury, England, United Kingdom, honoured Amb. Dr. Edwin Igoche Okoh, as a Professor.
“He received his professorship Award as a Professor Of Peace Conflict and International Jurisprudence. The certificate was presented by Prof. Chidi Ehiriodo, Presiding Chancellor, African Institute of Theology, AIT. He was assisted by Dr. Emeka Okanu”.
It stated that Edwin Igoche, before now, had acquired serveral academic qualifications such as BL, LLB, LLM, LLD, as a distinguished academia, describing the award as well deserved.
It further said the Police Officer has contributed a lot to the society in curbing insecurity and also expanded the knowledge frontier through the publications of serveral books.
Speaking with newsmen later, on, the DPO said he dedicated the award to God Almighty and the Nigerian Police.
He said those in positions of authority should do their best, as society is watching them.
By: John Bibor
Rivers
Climate Change: TotalEnergies Plants 114 Trees
TotalEnergies Limited planted about 114 trees and collected 4,706 kilogramme of waste in Lagos, Edo and Kano States to mitigate the impact of climate change and safeguard the environment in commemoration of the World Clean-Up Day, recently.
The Managing Director, TotalEnergies, Marketing, Dr Samba Seye, said the 2023 World Clean-Up Day is a clarion call to action for Nigerians to make the planet safe.
Seye stated that the objective of this initiative was “to meet some of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by demonstrating TotalEnergies, commitment to protecting the environment and promoting climate actions while provoking environmental consciousness among our communities and young persons.
According to him, putting the exercise in the context of the company’s transformation towards cleaner energies, the Managing Director said “We are constantly embracing initiatives that support biodiversity and environmental preservation.
“More than ever before, there is heightened need for environmental consciousness as the climate beckons for action from every individual. We are therefore intentional in creating necessary awareness and implementing actions that protect the environment”.
The Managing Director’s speech was read by representatives at the other locations of Edo and Kano States.
The call for action was corroborated by Deputy Director, Conservation and Ecology, Ministry of Environment, Lagos State, Mr. Olabode Adeola, who represented the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry.
He said, “We are harnessing the power of the people to clean up the earth. If we treat our environment well, it will treat us well. This change must begin with us”.
Over 50 permanent employees of the company participated for the activities through the employee volunteers’ platform, ACTION.
Also, over 100 staff from the company’s service stations and over 330 students volunteered across the six locations/schools in the participating States.
Representatives of the Ministries of Education and Environment in the selected States, officials of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), representatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State, staff of the Kano State Zoological Garden and Tourism, 10 volunteers from the Ogba Zoological Park and Garden in Benin City, Edo State, and two sanitation officers from Benin City, Edo State also participated in the activities.
The World Clean-Up Day is an annual global social action programme aimed at combating the global solid waste problem.
It is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in September and brings together pro-environment enthusiasts worldwide to clean up and care for their communities.
By: Ike Wigodo
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