Rivers
Cleric Urges Women To Condemn Social Vices
Women have been
urged to rise to the challenge of strengthening society by speaking up against social vices as mothers of the nation.
The call was made by Regional Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Oluwafemi S. Oluwabiyi South- South region eleven at the opening of the women’s foundation seminar in Port Harcourt.
Oluwabiyi opined that as mothers they were in a position to raise their voices against the evils ravaging the society.
He charged them to condemn acts of kidnapping, robbery and other social vices noting that the perpetrator of those evil deeds were born by women.
The cleric also charged the women to always seek the face of God in all their undertaking adding that Godly wisdom is a veritable tool for society building.
Speaking during the seminar with the theme, “Resourceful Women,” wife of the regional overseer, Pastor Deborah Adenike Oluwabiyi, disclosed that the church organised empowerment schemes for the women including, tie and dye, baking as a means of making them self reliant in addition to keeping them healthy and happy.
She charged the women to be morally upright in their behavour and relationship with other members of society as a way of showing good example.
Maureen Black
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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