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NSE Tasks NDDC On Capacity Building
Omoku branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has
been inaugurated with a charge on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
to take capacity building as its priority and ensure sustainable development of
the Niger Delta region.
At the ceremony which took place at Omoku, headquarters of
Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State last weekend, the
Executive General Manager, Corporate Services of Total Exploration and
Production, Engr. Vincent Nnadi underscored the need for NDDC to concentrate on
sustainable development of the Niger Delta region as the main trust of its
establishment.
Delivering a paper titled “Repositioning Niger Delta Youths
Towards Engineering Education”, Engineer Nnadi said it was more important for
NDDC and other stakeholders to build the people’s capacity to enable them key
into the main task of developing the region which is the trust of the
commission.
“I am calling on NDDC to concentrate on the vision for
sustainable development and to do this, I think it is more important to build
the capacity of the people. NDDC has the means to cause a change in the
direction of the youths. They should partner with professional bodies like the
NSE to build corps of engineers for the Niger Delta, Nnadi said.
Nnadi, who was speaking at the inauguration of the
branch/investiture of Engr. George Okoroma as the pioneer chairman of the Omoku
branch stressed the need to create an enabling environment that would empower
Niger Delta youths to take control of their wealth through positive
participation in the affairs of the region.
In his speech, the Managing Director of Total Upstream
companies in Nigeria, Mr. Guy Maurice, represented by Engr. Anthony Abolarin
described the Omoku branch as a ‘petroleum branch’ with 99 per cent engineering
activities.
According to him, Omoku is at the centre of gravity of oil
industry and the highest producer of oil and gas in Nigeria with a group of
engineers capable of turning around the activities of the society.
Also speaking, the President of NSE, Engr. Mustafa Shehu
charged the new branch to always organise research programmes, workshops,
seminars as a way of keeping its members abreast of new development in their
profession, reiterating his administration’s determination to take the society
to a higher level.
In his remarks, the Port Harcourt branch chairman of NSE, Engr Denis Dania commended the Omoku
branch chairman, Engr. George Okoroma and his team for their landmark
achievement as a branch and promised to support them to grow.
In his acceptance speech, the Omoku branch chairman Engr.
George Okoroma pledges the determination of the branch to keep the society’s
flag flying in the area and thanked the national body for approving the
establishment of the branch.
Highlights of the occasion were the administration of oaths
of office on the pioneer executive council of the branch and the commissioning
of its secretariat situated at Royal Fortress Hotel, Omoku.
Shedie Okpara
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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