Niger Delta

A’ Ibom To Recruit 1,000 Teachers

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5 years ago

March 1, 2021

Govvernor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has announced the recruitment of 1,000 teachers for the public primary schools in the state.
Emmanuel made this known during the inauguration of the new members of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Uyo last Friday.
He said that this was part of his administration’s efforts aimed at giving a new lease of life to the educational sector of the state for the benefit of residents.
The governor however, solicited absolute loyalty from persons given responsibilities and frowned at acts inimical to the progress of the state and its people.
“We have decided to add to you immediately another 1,000 primary school teachers. Primary education is key to development of any society and its the priority of government,” Emmanuel said.
He urged the newly inaugurated SUBEB members to live up to expectations of giving primary education a facelift in line with the agenda of his administration.
“A lot of people have heard that since last year we’ve been screaming that we are declaring a state of emergency in education.
“We are not likely going to finish that in two years, it is something that will span through a minimum of 10 years but we must start the foundation this year.
“We have invested a whole lot in infrastructure and basic education is key, that is why if you check, the people we go after to head the primary board are people that can best represent us anywhere,” he said.

Niger Delta

INC Polls: Oyakemeagbegha Promises Consolidation

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1 second ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

Vice Presidential aspirant in the March 7th, 2026 polls of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Chief Ezonebi Oyakemeagbegha, has promised to consolidate on achievements of the outgoing National Executive Council (NEC) of the body if elected as its first Vice President.

Oyakemeagbegha, who is currently serving as the Publicity Secretary of the group, stated that he has performed above boards in his present office as spokesman of the Ijaw nation.

He also noted that the first Vice Presidential position of the body has been zoned by stakeholders of the INC to the Western Zone of the organization, precisely to his clan, Tuomo, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

The Tide learnt that Tuomo is in the INC’s Western Zone, which compromises Ijaws of Delta, Edo and Ondo States respectively.

Speaking with newsmen in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, during the week, the Vice President hopeful declared that having served the Ijaw nation for about four years meritoriously as its image maker, stakeholders of the Western zone prevailed on him to run for a higher office where he could render higher services.

He noted that during the number of years he has served as Publicity Scribe of the INC, the organization’s voice has been heard the world over, stressing that prior to the emergence of the outgoing NEC of the body it was in comatose.

He emphasized that following the synergy that existed in the outgoing leadership, the grouo made remarkable achievements, noting that before the tenure of the outgoing NEC, non-Ijaw groups, including the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), were on the verge of annexing Ijaw territories due to the absence of a map specifying Ijaw communities.

He, however, stated that the quest to annex Ijaw territories by other ethnic nationalilities were halted by the production of a map identifying Ijaw communities and territories by the outgoing executive council.

“I would be more committed to the growth and development of Ijaw land more than ever before when elected as 1st Vice President.

“Though it may not be constitutional, however, stakeholders from the Western zone of the INC met and micro zoned the position of 1st Vice President in the forthcoming national elections to my clan, Tuomo.

“Stakeholders from the zone also in their wisdom, after due consultations and considerations called on me to contest for the position of the 1st Vice President which is zoned to the Western zone because of my trajectory of meritorious service to the Ijaw nation as Publicity Secretary in the outgoing national executive council (NEC) of the INC”, he said.

“Before our emergence as NEC members, certain ethnic-based groups in Nigeria, particularly IPOB, almost annexed parts of Ijaw territories as theirs, but we said No.

“We’ve since produced a map showing and identifying all Ijaw communities in Nigeria. And so this and many others are some of our achievements working in synergy as members of NEC.

“By God’s grace, I’ll win. When elected, I intend to do more as 1st Vice President of the INC for the Ijaw nation”, he added.

Niger Delta

Oborevwori Launches Medical Outreach For Children With Special Needs

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7 days ago

February 16, 2026

The Tide

The Wife of Delta State Governor, Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, has launched a free medical outreach for children with special needs in Delta South.

The event, which attracted scores of caregivers, medical professionals, and government functionaries, took place at Dom Domingos College, Warri.

It was organised by the governor’s wife’s pet project, “You Matter Charity Foundation”, in partnership with the State Ministry of Health.

In a speech at the event, Oborevwori said the initiative sought to promote public awareness about autism and other notable infants’ developmental conditions.

She said the programme also aimed ”to eliminate stigma and encourage inclusion of persons living with disabilities.”

According to her, the outreach is structured to cover the state’s three senatorial districts.

She noted that the programme took place earlier in Ughelli, Delta Central, where beneficiaries received medications and assistive devices, including educational materials to support learning among children with special needs.

Oborevwori, who thanked residents and local government chairmen in Delta South for their cooperation, also commended the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, and medical teams for their dedication to the success of the programme.

She admonished parents and caregivers to continue to show patience, compassion, and understanding towards children with special needs.

The Tide’s source reports that health workers from the ministry and Primary Healthcare Development Agency participated in the programme.

In her remark, the Director-General of the foundation, Mrs. Lawrentta Ogbedo, said the outreach would reduce financial pressure on families that have children with special needs.

She underscored the importance of early diagnosis and consistent medical attention for such children.

The Chairman of Warri South LGA, Mr. Isaac Agbateyiniro, thanked the governor’s wife for the initiative, and described her kind intervention as ”timely and beneficial to struggling families”.

Also, the Chairman, Post Primary Education Board, Mr. Samuel Mariere, applauded the foundation’s effort in extending support to children with special needs in society.

Mariere said the programme had provided hope and practical support to many households.

The source reports that the event featured free medical consultations and treatment for children.

Also, health experts delivered talks on autism awareness, care strategies, and social acceptance.

Participants were also enlightened on the legal protections against discrimination for persons with disabilities.

Other highlights included the distribution of wheelchairs, medications, and assistive materials, among other items, to the beneficiaries.

Niger Delta

UniCal Commits To Nursing Education Dev In C’River

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7 days ago

February 16, 2026

The Tide

The Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar (UniCal), Prof. Offiong Offiong, has reiterated the institution’s commitment towards supporting the growth of nursing education in the state.

Offiong, who made the statement recently in Calabar when members of the Basic Nursing and Midwifery Sciences Certificate Affiliation Committee visited him in his office, said as a federal university located in Cross River State, the institution would remain committed to the development of the state and the wellbeing of its residents.

The Vice Chancellor said UniCal would strategically collaborate with the state government to ensure improved healthcare education, professional training and standards.

“I commend the state government for expanding nursing institutions, this development has stimulated youth interest in health-related careers.

“We shall revisit the affiliation process to ensure compliance with national and international academic standards,” he said.

Offiong continued that curriculum review, adequate academic staffing and strict quality assurance measures would be given priority attention in the process.

He urged the state government to provide logistics support to students undertaking clinical postings in health facilities.

Leader of the delegation, Dr. Henry Ayuk, congratulated Offiong on his appointment as the Vice Chancellor of the university.

Ayuk, who’s also the Commissioner for Health in the State, commended the university for its contributions to the growth of the health sector.

He said the Bassey Otu-led government was committed to deepening collaboration with the university in order to strengthen nursing education and healthcare delivery.

The team leader expressed optimism that the partnership would boost professional training, institutional development and healthcare outcomes in the state.