Rivers
Varsity Registrar Bags Church Award
Registrar of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Professor Boma B. Obi, has bagged an award of excellence from God’s own people Evangelical Ministry, Port Harcourt.
The award was part of activities to celebrate the 2022 annual thanksgiving service of the church.
The service has its theme: “Impartation of Grace for Higher Levels’.
General Overseer of the church, Rev. Adekanmbi Martins said the award was in recognition of the contributions of Professor Obi to the development of the society.
Martins said it is the traditional of the church to always honour those who deserve it, adding that the gesture was to encourage them as well as set standards for the younger generations to follow.
He said the church since its inception 27 years ago has done so much towards the upliftment of the less privileged in the society.
According to him, the church has paid school fees to several students in post primary schools and universities while several of those who are into cultism and other deviant behaviours have been brought to Christ.
He said the church will continue to follow the injunction of Christ which is to do good to everyone in the society.
Also speaking, Chairman, Yoruba Community, South-South and South East, Dr Adewale Alabi who presented the award on behalf of the church to Professor Obi described the event as awesome especially coming from the household of God.
He also advised the youths to toe the path of hardwork as success in life does not come by accident.
Also speaking, the awardee, Professor Boma B. Obi thanked the church for the honour done to her, adding that it will catapult her to greater height in the service to humanity.
By: John Bibor
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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