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GM Tasks Staff On Competitiveness …Encomiums Trail Children’s Party
The General Manager of the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation (RSNC), Mr Celestine Ogolo, has charged staff of the corporation to work harder in order to withstand the challenges of commercialisation and competitiveness in the industry, in the years ahead.
Ogolo gave the charge at the weekend Saturday on the occasion of the corporation’s first ever end-of-year staff children’s party at Palomino Gardens in Port Harcourt.
According to him, this is the first time The Tide would commence operation as a profit-oriented entity, and so, all hands must be on deck to meet up with the challenge of competitiveness with other media houses while at the same time showing high level of discipline and professionalism.
The general manager therefore, charged staff to key into Government’s strategic plan for the revitalization of the newspaper and be creative, innovative and hardworking to ensure the newspaper recaptures its share of market, and sustain a steady growth of the corporation.
He said that if adequately funded and equipped, a commercially-driven The Tide newspaper chain would compete favourably with the privately-owned print media organisations in the country in both editorial and advertising contents, and advised staff to embrace government’s vision for the corporation.
The general manager told staff to appreciate the significance of the end-of-year children’s party, saying that the aim was to give staff and their children some sense of belonging and an opportunity to know each other and interact in an informal setting.
Besides, he noted that the event had availed staff and their families the platform to cement the cord of oneness and re-union, and expressed satisfaction with the turn-out of staff and their children.
He stated that though some corporate organisations had offered of sponsor the event, they did not do enough to make the children feel the impact of their sponsorship and contributions.
Also speaking, the Director, Production of RSNC, Mr Clinton Dagogo, said that it was a day that would ever remain memorable in the lives of the children, since this was the very first time that their parents have taken them to an occasion organised by the corporation for children of staff.
Dagogo expressed satisfaction with the way the management has piloted the affairs of the corporation despite huge financial challenges facing it, and advised staff to continue to exhibit a high sense of discipline and dedication to duty.
While commending those who put the event together, the director advised for improvement in the organisational strategy in order to make such events more successful in future.
In her remarks after receiving the best staff dancer prize, Mrs Victoria Chinda, said that she was overwhelmed with the fun associated with the event and wished that the management would continue to organize similar shows in subsequent years.
Young Prince Wisdom Horsefall, who picked the best dancer of the year prize, and second best dancer in the children’s category, little Faith Mbea Nwinee, told The Tide that although they were scared of the crowd and were not sure of winning, they were happy the judges selected them after their scintillating performances.
Also speaking, 13-year old Jefferson Ibim Amieyeofori, who made a private video recording of the programme with a sophisticated Camp Coder said, “I just take delight in doing the videoing.
Highlights of the occasion were special dances by junior and senior staff, male and female children of staff between three and eight years, cat walks by children, parades by spider man and clowns as well as presentation of gifts to children by Santa Claus. The best five children dancers got prizes while the best two junior staff dancers were also rewarded with prizes.
Susan Serekara-Nwikhana
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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