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Eckankar Nigeria Gets New RESA
Inauguration of rehabilitated and upgraded Asejire water treatment plant in Ibadan: Mr Mufutau Oyewo; General Manager, Oyo State Water Corporation, Mr Gabriel Oguntola, Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, Managing Director, Hydro Construction and Engineering, Mr Stephanos Stavrou and Head of Service, Mr Tajudeen Aremu, during the inauguration of rehabilitated and upgraded Asejire water treatment plant in Ibadan last Wednesday. Photo: NAN
Amid pomp and fanfare, an unprecedented crowd of guests and adherents of ECKANKAR Religion witnessed the ‘unveiling’ of the new regional ECK Spiritual Aide (RESA) for Nigeria, Ifeatu John Areh, at the just concluded 2013 December ECK Regional Seminar with the theme: Spiritual Tools for Mastering Life’s Challenges held at the ECK Temple in Port Harcourt.
Areh who takes over from Francis Omidiji has since assumed duties as the new RESA and regional representative of the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, Sri Harold Klemp.
In a pre-seminar press briefing which included the Assistant RESA (North) and the Director – General, Bureau for Public Procurement (BoPP), Emeka Eze, Areh explained the thematic import of the seminar, assuring that ECKANKAR Nigeria would never be the same again as everyone would experience “a lot of vortex of energy which would permeate the life of everyone who loves God, not necessarily ECKists”.
On his new assignment, the RESA further assured that he would give freely whatever he has, be it physical, spiritual or economic.
On the Spiritual Tools for Mastering Life’s challenges, he said that everyone was Soul, the divine essence of God, adding: “We are created in the image of God. What is in me is in you. Each one of us is imbued with the universal consciousness of God. As soul you are immortal”.
Pointing out that it was in ECKANKAR that one appreciates the essence of the much-talked about Light and Sound of God, Areh said ECKANKAR teaching was basically on Love which is the key to mastering life’s challenges.
Dismissing misconceptions about ECKANKAR, Eze said ECKANKAR had been branded names because its teachings about the Light and Sound of God had “tried to free people from the stranglehold of the orthodoxy”.
Areh and the Guest Speaker, Jassie Kurr, who came from the United States of America were among those who made insightful presentations at the seminar.
Speaking on the topic: Obstacles to God-Realisation, Areh opined that obstacles were only stepping stones that could turn life’s challenges to vistas of opportunities for limitless spiritual growth.
Noting that obstacles serve as opportunities for Soul’s unfoldment, he said what needed to be done was to develop an inner link with the ECK, the Holy Spirit to attain self mastery and state of consciousness which are the secrets to solving problems.
According to him, ECK Spiritual Exercises were the key to surmounting obstacles. “ECK Spiritual Exercises open your heart centre and you love more than before. As you sing HU, the holy name of God, you are drawing positive energy into yourself and negative things that are within your being to leave. The more you sing HU, the more you are in tune with life, you see that everything that happens in your life is not accidental”.
In her presentation, Kurr said through ECK Spiritual Exercise, life becomes one of wonders and miracles.
She said the Holy Spirit gives all it takes to face life’s challenges, and by singing HU and showing love we open our hearts to face life’s challenges.
Describing the Mahanta as the spiritual light and divine channel of God, she said the Mahanta shows the way and grants absolute freedom of immortality to everyone who comes to him.
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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