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Minister Commends Work Standard At Asaba Int’l Airport
The Minister of Aviation, Mr Babatunde Omotoba, has expressed satisfaction at the pace and standard of work at the ongoing Asaba International Airport project, expected to come on stream by first quarter of 2010.
Omotoba, during an inspection visit to the project, accompanied by the Delta State Deputy Governor, Professor Amos Utuama (SAN), viewed the project as a demonstration of the vision the Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan-led administration has for the state.
His words, “First I like to congratulate the people of Delta State for making a good choice in choosing a visionary leader in your governor who has made a wise decision by building an international airport in Asaba.”
“I have gone through the work you have done up to date and I must tell you that I’m very pleased. This is a good example of putting your money where your mouth belongs.”
“ I want to assure you and the people of Delta State that we are going to provide all the support that you need to ensure that you deliver this dividend of democracy not only to the people of Delta State but to the people of this country.”
Omotoba informed, “before I came to Asaba today, I was in Port Harcourt and the total radar coverage project for Nigeria, the Port Harcourt section of it has been completed.
“With that completion, right from Port Harcourt we can see Asaba. Once we complete every airport flying around this area we can vector them to land safely and risk of mid air collision is reduced to zero.”
Utuama, on his part, observed that the Asaba International Airport, expected to come on stream by the first quarter of next year, has already started to gain international attention before completion.
“You would also want to know that the Asaba Airport even though not completed is enjoying international recognition worldwide. The recent conference on aviation in Atlanta by your very grace it was one of the airports that was selected for attention in Nigeria.
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Make God Your Anchor To Fulfill Destiny, Cleric Charges Christians … As Jaja Marks 70th Birthday
The Lead Pastor at Jesus Appointed People’s Bible Church, Ozogbe, Ikwerrengwo-Etche, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Pastor Promise Nwaelele, has urged Christians to make God the anchor of their lives in whatever position they find themselves, in order to attain the destinies set for them by God.
Pastor Nwaelele, who gave the charge recently in a sermon he preached at the 70th birthday anniversary thanksgiving service of Sir Donald Michael Jaja, a veteran journalist in Rivers State, said this is because any genuine child of God is a permanent target for destabilization and destruction by the devil.
Taking his text from the Bible book of Mark 4:16-17, the preacher stated that fulfilment in life for a child of God required faith, obedience to God’s word, humility and grace to withstand trials and temptations.
According to him, temptations and afflictions are bound to happen in the lives of those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
“No wonder the Bible said that those that endure till the end shall be saved”, he said.
The Clergyman said God prospers believers who are humble, not proud and conceited, and leads them to destiny fulfilment.
“David said in Psalm 51:17, that the sacrifices acceptable to God are a broken spirit, not an impatient or proud spirit”, the preacher said.
He called on Christians not to allow persecutions and afflictions to sway them from the love and blessings of Jesus Christ.
On his part, Jaja, a seasoned Journalist who retired as an Acting Editor of the Rivers State Government-owned The Tide Newspaper, gave thanks to God for honouring him by giving him the grace of attaining 70 years.
“I cannot capture what the good Lord has done for me in my entire life in this fleeting moment of thanksgiving. But, I know that without Him, I wouldn’t have been who I am today, in all spheres. Therefore, my joy knows no bounds as I give thanks to my creator today, alongside my family. Praise be His holy name”, Jaja said.
