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Elumelu Tasks PDP Leaders On Unity In S/West
The Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Mr Ndudi Elumelu, has called for urgent steps to reunite the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the South West ahead of upcoming governorship elections in the region.
Elumelu made the call at a special inauguration dinner organised in honour of the PDP Deputy National Chairman (South), Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, on Wednesday night in Abuja.
He urged Arapaja to use his office to foster inclusiveness in the South West and reconcile aggrieved members ahead of Osun and Ekiti Governorship elections.
This, he said, would also boost the party’s chances of victory in the 2023 general elections.
“Come 2023, we want to see the Southwest takeover by PDP.
“How are we going to get that done? It is for you to take an urgent step toward uniting Southern PDP.
“It is a good assignment and it will be rigorous, but God that gave you this position knows that you have all that it takes to accomplish it.
“Any time you call us, we’ll be there to see that unity that is required from southern Nigeria is attained during your leadership,” Elumelu said.
The minority leader also advised Arapaja to ensure that popular candidates, truly loved by people of the states, emerged for the party to win the state elections.
He said that such measure must also be extended to all Southern state chapters of the party and across the country for PDP to be victorious in 2023.
In his remarks, Arapaja pledged that the incoming leaders would be selfless and meticulous to present flag-bearers that could win in all the elections both in 2022 in Osun and Ekiti States, and the 2023 general elections.
“The power at the centre belongs to us. Nigerians are looking up to us as credible alternative to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“We have started the journey to the villa on a good note, and I beseech each and everyone of us to be more dedicated to this course of winning back Nigeria for the betterment of Nigerians.
“This is a task that is worthy of a pledge from us all.”
He said that his leadership in the Southern Nigeria would always maintain tripod policy for stabilizing the party and moving it forward .
He listed the policies to include sincerity of purpose; guide through the constitution; Justice and fairness.
“The most important thing to me is winning in our elections; not just being there as figurehead officer.
“To this end, I shall dispense all weapons at my disposal to justify the confidence reposed in me,” he said.
The convener New Nigeria Group (NNG), Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, described Arapaja as a competent man that would work for the success of the party.
Ohuabunwa, who had earlier declared his interest for the party’s presidential ticket, said he had always known Arapaja to be a man of the people and a humble person.
“I believe Arapaja has what it takes to do this job.
“I believe he has the competence and the courage to do justice to all the party stakeholders,” Ohuabunwa said.
The Alliance Française Port Harcourt in conjunction with the Embassy of France Nigeria over the weekend joined the globe to campaign against the 2025 gender- based violence (GBV) with the theme: “16 Days of Activism Against Gender- Based Voice”
The event which took place at the event Hall of the Alliance Française Port Harcourt was in collaboration with the Female in Gaming Network, ( FIGN) and partnership with Nexal a body that seeks to promote online safety and responsible digital behaviour.
The Tide reports that the project which was aimed at promoting digital safety and girls inclusion in Gaming, with the initiative tagged ‘Gameover Gender- Base Violence’was part of the global campaign against gender- based Violence.
The activity which experienced a flavour of festivity was full of fun and excitements as participants took part in tournaments on popular digital games such as Mario kart and EAFC 25, with an intent to creating safer and more inclusive digital spaces.
The Director of the Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Mrs Marina Lacal said that these activities were designed to encourage inclusion of girls, team work and fair play on online gaming spaces, saying that the gaming world reflects these inequalities, where female players are often under represented.
According to her the main objectives of the initiative was to provide a supportive environment for girls and female in gaming network.
“GameOverGBV” is a project created to reshape this landscape by offering an innovative inclusiveness of girls on online digital Gaming community and digital environments that provide opportunities for creativity, learning and connection, but also fight against Gender-Based Violence Digital Gaming,”she said
She however, explained that the Digital Game, sport competitions, was launched to strengthen social and digital skills through games, workshops, and raise awareness among all young participants about respect, equality and digital citizenship.
The Tide News reports that in Port Harcourt, the competition brought together 100 young participants from three major universities: University of Port Harcourt, ( UNIPORT),Ignatius Ajuru University of Education(IAUE) and Rivers State University (RSU)as well as students from four selected secondary schools, Oginigba comprehensive Secondary.School, Vine lnternational, Virgo predicanda lnternational, and Excellent Montessori Secondary school.
“This is an approach where girls and boys can learn, play and collaborate in a more respectful and safe space for young women, while ensuring a safe, enjoyable and respectful digital environment. It also expose young women to cyberbullying, exclusion, sexist comments and online hate,” Mrs. Lacal said.
Earlier, a game developer Sophia Nei and her. team had engaged participants in an interactive session with the theme: “Can Video Games Be Safe Spaces For Girls?”
However, Mrs Nei and her team educated the girls on the benefits and violence on online digital gaming and urged them ( participants)to learn to say ‘No’ to Online hate, sexist and cyber bullying, while encouraging them(students) to stand up for themselves by reporting such issues to the appropriate authority.
Highlight of the competition was the awarding of prizes to winners by the Director of Alliance Française, Mrs Marina Lacal.
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