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Association Wants Govt’s Grant For Charity Homes
The River State branch of the Surveyors Wives Association of Nigeria has called for regular grants by the government to charity homes in the state.
The president of the Association, Barrister Vero Efika made this while donating food and the items worth thousands of naira to the Home for the Elderly, Harbour Road Port Harcourt.
Mrs. Efika also advocated for the provision of equipment to the social welfare department to enable it respond to the needs of the less-privileged in the society.
The Association president however thanked the Catholic Church for the vision to establish the Home for the Elderly, noting that the situation has given sucour to the inmates most of whom have been abandoned by their children and relations.
Also speaking, the secretary of the Association, Mrs. Florence Okwu explained that the association decided to visit the home to celebrate with the inmates in order to give them a sense of belonging.
Mrs. Okwu said that the gesture would be extended to all charity homes in the state, and stressed the need to other organizations to emulate the gesture.
Responding, the Matron of the Home, Sister Jane Raphael thanked the Association for the gesture, pledging to put the materials into judicious use.
Sister Raphael also challenged other public-spirited organizations to come to the aid of the homes as many of the inmates have been abandoned by their people.
Rivers
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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