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Security On High Alert …As Jonathan Visits Delta

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Delta State Government has assured on tight security as Oghara youths are set for showdown over President Goodluck Jonathan planned working visit to Oghara, home of former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, who is presently embattled over alleged corruption charges.

There are also indications that the Oghara traditional institution headed by HRH Isaac Umukoro JP, Oreki II, Ovie of Oghara Kingdom is eager to be keyed into the state government programme on the proposed Saturday visit of Mr. President. A move which some Oghara kinsmen says would help appeal to the  President to softpedal on the Ibori matter, which sources claim has the backing of the presidency.

The President is billed to commission the Delta State Teaching Hospital and the Nigerian Naval Logistics Command Headquarters both at Oghara, Ethiope West local government area of Delta state on Saturday, June 19, 2010 .

The multi-billion naira projects were started by the James Ibori administration but completed by Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.

The Oghara youths are said to be angered over the circumstances surrounding the corrupt charges leveled against Ibori as they are laying claim to the fact that his predicaments is as a result of the seeming political differences between him (Ibori) and Goodluck Jonathan when he was Vice President. 

Reacting to the proposed protest by the youths of Oghara, Secretary to State Government (SSG) and Chairman, planning committee on the presidential visit, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa said: “We are atop of security arrangements. The state police command, State Security Service, military Joint Task Force and the Navy have been alerted on the intended protest. We are on top of the planned protest as the traditional institution and women are ready to play host to Mr. President.”

He emphasized that the youths ought to have been happy because “the state government has provided this project with an expert health facility for the benefit of the people of the area. The community should therefore be fully ready to play host to Mr. President and you know it is not easy to have the president visit your area to commission landmark projects”, he said.

Okowa noted that the significance of the two projects sited at Oghara is hinged on security and infrastructure development which forms the basis of the Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan three-point agenda.

According to him, the state of the art teaching hospital has been ready since last year with expatriate medical personnel to work and train resident doctors for two years will be put into effective use as soon as it is commissioned.

He also said that in as much as the state government is determined to encourage the Navy in the provision of security in waterways, the presence of Naval Command headquarters at Oghara will further boost activities at the coastal area of the state.

“This visit is unique in various ways. First, it is the maiden working visit to our state of His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria since his assumption of office in that capacity. It is equally unique because we will be welcoming one of ours in this exalted position to Delta state. It will also give us an opportunity for the demonstration of the love and fraternal bond which the state shares with Mr. President.” 

The President is expected to be conducted on a facility tour of the Delta State Teaching Hospital and accorded a Quarter Guard reception at the Nigerian Naval Logistics Command after the formal commissioning of both projects.

He would also be treated to a luncheon at the state presidential lodge and grand reception at the event and conference centre in Asaba, the state capital before departure via Benin Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,Abuja.

It is recalled that the projects earlier scheduled for commissioning in November 2009 could not be commissioned due to ill health and eventual death of former President, Late Umaru Musa Yar’adua.

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198 UNIBEN Students Bag First Class

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A total of 198 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN ) Edo State, bagged a First Class degree out of 14,083 students to be awarded first degree at the institution’s 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremony.
Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, disclosed this on Monday in Benin at a pre-convocation press briefing.
He said 4,217 students bagged a Second Class Upper,  7, 928 got a Second Class Lower, while 578 bagged a Third Class degree.
He said 15 new approved programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC) would commence in the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to him, “The wheel of progress is on course and moving steadily in the University of Benin.  This administration is poised to deliver on its mandate of effective, practical teaching, sound learning, result-oriented research and impactful community service.
“We must applaud the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for establishing NELFUND, and by so doing significantly reducing the financial stress of students in the process of acquiring tertiary education.   We enjoin students and their parents to take full advantage of the federal government’s benevolence in instituting the fund.”
Prof. Omoregie disclosed that Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, would deliver the Founders’ Day lecture with the topic,  “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity”.
The UNIBEN VC said Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Former Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Professor Eghosa Osaghae, would deliver the Convocation Lecture on the theme, “Making Our Universities Great”.
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Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council  trains tra 1,000 teachers

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The last batch of 400 public school teachers in Bayelsa State on Monday commenced training under the sponsorship of Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council.
This batch will bring to 1000 the number of public school teachers in the state who have benefited in the partnership arrangement.School supplies
The EDTF, British Council and Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board collaborated in the capacity development programme.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the five day capacity building program, Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa government to training and capacity of teachers in the state.
He noted that the improved teaching methodology in the state was responsible for the state producing the best student in the 2025 West African School Certificate Examinations.
Prof Ebimiowei, Executive Secretary at EDTF, noted that the collaboration is aimed at improving learning outcomes for pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.
“You will agree with me that until the cutlass is sharpened, it will have no impact on the hands of the farmer and so it is with our teachers., you need to be sharpened very well to give good delivery in your various classes and schools.
“Let me at this juncture appreciate the British Council for accepting to train 1,000 teachers, 50 education managers and 60 trainers for Bayelsa,” he said.
On his part, Chairman of the EDTF board, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah for his supportive role to the fund.
Agbiki urged the beneficiaries to justify the enormous resources invested by the government of Bayelsa by being dedicated within the five days the exercise would last.
He said; “This board will not operate on business as usual but on business unusual as we will push the frontiers outside the box to ensure that we get value for money,” Agbiki said.
 Chairman of Development Partners Committee of the EDTF applauded the commitment of the partners for the successful completion of the programme, urging them to sustain the tempo
Speaking on the programme, Mr Fwanshishak Daniel, Head, English and Schools, British Council noted that the Bayelsa government had shown exemplary commitment to educational development.
He explained that the commitment has enabled the British Council and Bayelsa government to achieve within one year greater milestones that took other states three years to achieve.
He explained that the resources of the British Council have been made available to Bayelsa with the training of 60 resource persons from the state who will in turn train other teachers to improve education.
According to Daniel, the training will lay emphasis on new teaching methods, use of digital tools for self development and access to school amongst others.
Dr Peremoboere Ogola, Acting Chairman of TTRC, which facilitated training, thanked the EDTF for supporting training of teachers in Bayelsa with world class resources of the British Council.
She noted that another batch of newly recruited teachers are currently undergoing training at State government owned University of Africa, Toru Orua, Sagbama LGA in Bayelsa
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RSG INAUGURATES ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMITTEE

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The Rivers State Government has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee to organize the celebration of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) in the State.

The committee was formally inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba in Port Harcourt, last Thursday.

Dr Anabraba who also serves as Chairman of the Committee

highlighted the State Government’s deep appreciation for the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the nation’s peace and unity.

“These heroes have given their lives for the security and peace of our nation and deserve to be celebrated. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an opportunity to show our gratitude for their sacrifice,” he said.

Dr. Anabraba further extended recognition to all Security Agencies in the State, emphasizing the importance of the event in appreciating their contributions to national security and sovereignty.

The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed on January 15 across the country is dedicated to remember Nigeria’s departed soldiers and honouring the nation’s veterans.

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