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Wike Enthroned As Daar Gov Of The Year, 2018 …As Etche Anglican Church Honours Him As ‘Nehemiah Of Rivers State’

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7 years ago

January 21, 2019

Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has been enthroned as the Daar Governor of the Year 2018 for his quality projects and commitment to good governance.
Wike was recognised during the Third Annual Daar Awards held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
The Governor was represented at the award ceremonies by former Rivers State Governor, Sir Celestine Omehia.
The Rivers State delegation to the award also included: former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Austin Opara, Rivers State PDP Campaign Council Chairman, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, Senator Lee Maeba and Commissioner for Education, Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja.
Yesterday at the Government House PortHarcourt, former Rivers State Governor, Sir Celestine Omehia handed over the award to the Governor in a brief ceremony.
Omehia said that the award by Daar Communication Plc, the owners of African Independent Television and Raypower FM, is a confirmation of the several awards of recognition to Governor Wike by national and international organisations.
He said that Rivers people are happy with Governor Wike for using their mandate to project the state positively through projects and pro-people programmes.
”The award showed that you are the eagle of all the governors. Recognising the fact that you have several awards, this particular award has confirmed what the world already knows.
”It is important to state that Rivers People are solidly behind Governor Wike”, he said.
Responding, Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike said that the Daar Governor of the Year 2018 award will spur him to sustain the massive development of the state.
He dedicated the award to the good people of Rivers State, noting that his outstanding performance has been made possible by the support of Rivers people.
The governor thanked God for the strength to work for the good people of Rivers State.
Meanwhile, in recognition of his support for the growth of Christianity and the development of Etche land, Clerics and Laity of Anglican Diocese of Etche on Saturday conferred on Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the Nehemiah Award.
The Anglican Diocese of Etche also conferred on the wife of the Rivers State Governor, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, “the Queen Esther award”.
Speaking during a Special Service of the Church in Etche last Saturday , Anglican Bishop of Etche Diocese, Rt Reverend Okechukwu Nwala said the contribution of the Rivers State Governor to the construction of the church’s cathedral is a positive investment in the spiritual life of the people.
He said that all the key projects of the administration in Etche Land have changed the economic fortunes of the people.
Bishop Nwala called on Etche people to maintain their support for Governor Wike, so that he can continue to invest in their welfare.
He said: “Governor Wike has shown immense love for Etche people. He is the first governor to attend our synod. After 10 years of our struggle to build a cathedral, Governor Wike intervened.
”He is the first Governor to declare that Etche has been neglected. And he has taken steps to address the neglect. All over Etche land there are several projects executed by Governor Wike. If we want more of this love, we must support Governor Wike to remain as Chief Executive beyond 2019″.
The clerics of Anglican Diocese of Etche in unison prayed for Governor Wike, his re-election and safety during his campaign.
Responding, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike assured Etche people that he will continue to deliver key projects to transform Etche land.
He stated that his administration will remain supportive of the Church in Etche Land and across Rivers State because Rivers is a Christian state.
Governor Wike urged Etche people to ensure a new leadership emerges through the victory of PDP’s Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar who will execute key projects in Rivers State.
He said: “As Etche people, you have the responsibility of ensuring the emergence of Atiku Abubakar as President. This is the way that our economy can improve and the people will enjoy a worthwhile life. Atiku Abubakar will end this era of suffering. You must use your permanent voter’s cards to vote all PDP candidates for the betterment of the country.
”During the election, make the sacrifice of coming out in your numbers to vote for PDP candidates. This is a sacrifice you must make for the good of the state”.
Highpoint of the occasion was the presentation of the Nehemiah Award to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike by the President-General of Ogbakor Etche, Sir Machy Nwodim on behalf of the Anglican Diocese of Etche.

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198 UNIBEN Students Bag First Class

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19 hours ago

November 24, 2025

The Tide

A total of 198 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN ) Edo State, bagged a First Class degree out of 14,083 students to be awarded first degree at the institution’s 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremony.

Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, disclosed this on Monday in Benin at a pre-convocation press briefing.

He said 4,217 students bagged a Second Class Upper, 7, 928 got a Second Class Lower, while 578 bagged a Third Class degree.

He said 15 new approved programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC) would commence in the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to him, “The wheel of progress is on course and moving steadily in the University of Benin. This administration is poised to deliver on its mandate of effective, practical teaching, sound learning, result-oriented research and impactful community service.

“We must applaud the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for establishing NELFUND, and by so doing significantly reducing the financial stress of students in the process of acquiring tertiary education. We enjoin students and their parents to take full advantage of the federal government’s benevolence in instituting the fund.”

Prof. Omoregie disclosed that Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, would deliver the Founders’ Day lecture with the topic, “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity”.

The UNIBEN VC said Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Former Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Professor Eghosa Osaghae, would deliver the Convocation Lecture on the theme, “Making Our Universities Great”.

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Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council trains tra 1,000 teachers

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19 hours ago

November 24, 2025

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The last batch of 400 public school teachers in Bayelsa State on Monday commenced training under the sponsorship of Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council.

This batch will bring to 1000 the number of public school teachers in the state who have benefited in the partnership arrangement.School supplies

The EDTF, British Council and Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board collaborated in the capacity development programme.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the five day capacity building program, Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa government to training and capacity of teachers in the state.

He noted that the improved teaching methodology in the state was responsible for the state producing the best student in the 2025 West African School Certificate Examinations.

Prof Ebimiowei, Executive Secretary at EDTF, noted that the collaboration is aimed at improving learning outcomes for pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.

“You will agree with me that until the cutlass is sharpened, it will have no impact on the hands of the farmer and so it is with our teachers., you need to be sharpened very well to give good delivery in your various classes and schools.

“Let me at this juncture appreciate the British Council for accepting to train 1,000 teachers, 50 education managers and 60 trainers for Bayelsa,” he said.

On his part, Chairman of the EDTF board, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah for his supportive role to the fund.

Agbiki urged the beneficiaries to justify the enormous resources invested by the government of Bayelsa by being dedicated within the five days the exercise would last.

He said; “This board will not operate on business as usual but on business unusual as we will push the frontiers outside the box to ensure that we get value for money,” Agbiki said.

Chairman of Development Partners Committee of the EDTF applauded the commitment of the partners for the successful completion of the programme, urging them to sustain the tempo

Speaking on the programme, Mr Fwanshishak Daniel, Head, English and Schools, British Council noted that the Bayelsa government had shown exemplary commitment to educational development.

He explained that the commitment has enabled the British Council and Bayelsa government to achieve within one year greater milestones that took other states three years to achieve.

He explained that the resources of the British Council have been made available to Bayelsa with the training of 60 resource persons from the state who will in turn train other teachers to improve education.

According to Daniel, the training will lay emphasis on new teaching methods, use of digital tools for self development and access to school amongst others.

Dr Peremoboere Ogola, Acting Chairman of TTRC, which facilitated training, thanked the EDTF for supporting training of teachers in Bayelsa with world class resources of the British Council.

She noted that another batch of newly recruited teachers are currently undergoing training at State government owned University of Africa, Toru Orua, Sagbama LGA in Bayelsa

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RSG INAUGURATES ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMITTEE

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19 hours ago

November 24, 2025

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The Rivers State Government has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee to organize the celebration of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) in the State.

The committee was formally inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba in Port Harcourt, last Thursday.

Dr Anabraba who also serves as Chairman of the Committee

highlighted the State Government’s deep appreciation for the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the nation’s peace and unity.

“These heroes have given their lives for the security and peace of our nation and deserve to be celebrated. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an opportunity to show our gratitude for their sacrifice,” he said.

Dr. Anabraba further extended recognition to all Security Agencies in the State, emphasizing the importance of the event in appreciating their contributions to national security and sovereignty.

The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed on January 15 across the country is dedicated to remember Nigeria’s departed soldiers and honouring the nation’s veterans.