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Firm Accelerates Social, Economic Change In Rivers
Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), the Operator of the Otakikpo marginal field in Rivers State has awarded another 239 post-primary school, 30 undergraduate and 10 post-graduate scholarships to students across its host communities in Ikuru Town, Asuk-Ama; Asuma-Oyet; Ayama-Ekede; Ugama-Ekede, and other communities in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The Chairman of the company, Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, in a stakeholder conference, said that the recipients of the scholarship were enrolled in various schools and merited the awards.
He further stated that the scholarship scheme was a testimony of the company’s commitment to sustaining and strengthening relationships with its host communities.
The scheme was designed to enhance human capital development as well as provide a qualitative education for the host communities and the rest of Andoni.
This initiative further positions the company as an unwavering partner of the local and state government in the drive for sustainable economic and social change, especially for young people in the region.
Adegbulugbe said, “We believe that when you empower a child, you have empowered a community, and then the society at large benefits.’’
“It is for this reason that from inception of its operations of the Otakikpo marginal field, Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) has continuously exceeded the expectation of its stakeholders in its responsibility of creating prosperity for the society especially its host communities by addressing poverty and related development deficit.
“The thrust of the company’s CSR and Sustainability work is targeted to capacity building, empowerment of communities, socio-economic growth, and environment protection.
“Between 2018 and 2021, Green Energy International Limited extended its support to human capacity development through our scholarship scheme called ‘Green Energy Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Programme’.
“Since the launch of the programme in 2018, the company has awarded over 750 scholarships for post primary, undergraduate, and post-graduate students in Nigerian secondary schools and universities, through a competitive selection of Andoni-targeted applicants.
“In addition, the company has taken a keen interest in ensuring that the scholarship programmes cover key professional disciplines of preponderant area of study.
“This underscores GEIL’s particular emphasis on arming its host communities’ youth with training in technological, scientific, engineering, administrative, law, digital, and industrial development professions-skill set that would be in highest demand in the global market with vehement capabilities and innovations.
“GEIL has a long history of supporting our host communities through our ‘Back to School initiatives’ and ‘Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship programme’, that reflects on the company’s purpose of changing the trajectory of the families and communities.
“This effective partnership with its host communities has led to a significant progress in promoting education and fostering a culture of innovation through academic scholarships, book donations and other outreach activities. The company has invested over ¦ 250million towards scholarship schemes for primary, secondary, and tertiary studies.
“In furtherance of its commitments to its host communities, the company has also continued to make some investment in the broader areas of education, in alignment with the UN sustainable development goals.
“ In 2021, Green Energy expanded its social investment footprint by addressing poverty and related development deficit through the empowerment and provision basic socio-economic amenities in target host communities.
“These include the financial empowerment of up to 100 entrepreneurs, support for auxiliary teachers, renovation of health centre, civic centres, construction of water and sanitary facilities, town hall, bridges, provision of educational materials and support of ICT facilities and a lot of other sustainable development initiatives”.
Adegbulugbe emphasised that the Green Energy International Limited clearly sets the pace for other E&P companies in the area on host community relationship.
He argued that the company was uniquely positioned to support key policy framework of the government that was targeted at driving sustainable development outcomes for communities, by providing direct social and economic benefits from petroleum operations.
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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