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Ikuru Hails Kid Author’s Works
The Rivers State Deputy Governor, Engr Tele Ikuru has described book writers as agents of development who use their skills to spotlight problems and also proffer solutions for the interest of the society.
Engr Ikuru stated this last Friday in Port Harcourt while unveiling two books authored by twelve years old Mavi Val-Ugboma.
Represented at the function by a Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s office, Evangelist Eddy Oloko, Engr Ikuru said it is in the spirit of encouraging reading and writing that the present administrating had invested largely in education sector, and urged the youth always read.
According to him, by reading extensively, the youth could be positively influenced and have little or no time to think of crime.
Engr Ikuru, who expressed delight in the works of the kid author, stressed that it is a thing of joy that little girl of her age could summon the courage to write books.
Reacting to a request made by the author in her address urging the state government to establish functional libraries in the schools across the state, the deputy governor said the government was thinking in such direction and that the libraries would be well equipped.
Evangelist Oloko, who promised to take her address the deputy governor, promised that the books would be exhibited in the forthcoming book fare.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mrs Ibim Semenitari, said little Mavi had made the state proud, and commended the parents for her wonderful upbringing.
The commissioner who was represented by the General Manager, Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Mr Celestine Ogolo, said she had gone through books, and described Mavi as a rising star who would actualize her dream of becoming the likes of Wole Soyinka of the future.
Mrs Semenitari advised parents to always encourage their children to do best what they can and not force them to read parents choice courses as law, medicine, etc.
“Use Mavi as a symbol because the lord has shown what she is made of. Whatever she becomes tomorrow, the proficiency of writing can’t be taken away from her,” she said.
Noting that the books came at the right time when the present administration was concerned with the low reading culture, the commissioner expressed delight that at a time when youth were wasting their precious time on movies, little Mavi committed herself to book writing, and remarked that the sky would be her limit.
The commissioner particularly expressed joy that the books centered on moral decadence, laziness and criminality which are common problems affecting our present society, and urged others to emulate the kid author.
Proprietor of the Noble’s Academy where Mavi schools, Mr Bright Oluwosu, said Mavi has made the school proud, linking the success to the good training from the school, the parents and the girl’s determination to excel.
Speaking, the 12-year old author, Mavi Val-Ugboma, daughter of a director and deputy editor of The Tide Newspaper, Mr Valentine Ugboma, said the unveiling of the two books are a dream come through, stating that the idea was nursed a the age of seven, attributing her success to the state government policy non education.
She pointed out that she got inspired through the works of Nigeria’s writers like Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe and Elechi Amadi, adding that her “dream is to be one of the famous writers in Nigeria and the world at large.”
Chris Oluoh
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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