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NPC Charges Parents On Children’s Birth Registration

The National Population Commission (NPC), Rivers State has called on parents to register their children and obtain birth certificate for them.
The State Director of the commission, Mr Jumbobaraye Miller Daka stated this in Port Harcourt during the flag-off ceremony of the “Birth Registration Media Campaign” organised by the National Population Commission in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The director who was represented by the Federal Commissioner for National Population Commission, Mrs Gloria Izonfo, said birth certificate gives the child identity and also a platform to plan his future.
The Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Chike Princewill, while flagging-off the campaign, underscored the need for awareness as it affects the develo- pment of the nation.
The Commissioner who was represented by the Coordinator of Safe Motherhood, Mrs. Mikiai Amachree, said the ministry was willing to collaborate with everyone to ensure that the process got to its maximum height.
She decried the low rate of birth registration in the state, adding that the state needs to exceed its 30 percent statistics of birth registration.
Also speaking, the Acting State Director of the National Orientation Agency, Mr. Young Ayotamuno said birth registration is not opposed to culture but necessary to the country’s development.
He urged women to register their children at the place of delivery, stressing that birth registration is free.
According to him, “for good economic growth of a country, the place of figure cannot be over-emphasised. The country needs to know its exact number of citizens”.
Iragunima Benice
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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