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Ariolu, Paddy, Others Storm Emohua, Pay Last Respect To Ogbuagu …Egbeda Leaders Pledge Loyalty To PDP

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The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Barrister George Ariolu, last Saturday, teamed up with former Obio/Akpor LGA Caretaker Committee Chairman, Paddy Wali and other dignitaries in Emohua Local Government Area to pay last respect to late Mr Innocent IjeOgbuagu.
The late Innocent Ogbuagu, who passed on at age 96, was until his demise the father of Head of Local Government Administration in Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Johnson Ogbuagu.
Accompanied by his Vice, Lady ChinyeruAgbara, Ariolu paid his last respects to the deceased at his residence.
The funeral service, which was held at his hometown in Egbeda, Emohua Local Government Area, witnessed thrilling performances by the Owembe Cultural Dance Group and other indigenous musical performances and arts.
Ariolu during the funeral, condoled with the family of the deceased over their loss, whilst he encouraged them to take solace in the Lord.
He also urged the head of local government administration to be courageous and assume responsibility for the family.
Responding on behalf of the family, Johnson thanked the chairman for leading a high-powered delegation to Emohua to pay last respect to his late father and to commiserate with his family during their time of grief and mourning.
The ceremony had in attendance members of council workers and civil servants, amongst others who came to sympathize with the family of the deceased.
On the entourage of Ariolu were the Chief of Staff, Mr Promise Ogbonda; Supervisor for Works, Samuel Amadi; Supervisor for Agriculture; India Amadi; Supervisor for Education; Henry Ebere; Supervisor for Youths and Sports; Newman Ogbonda;special advisers, executive assistants, amongst others.
Others include; Leader,Obio/Akpor 9th Legislative Council,Prince AchorNna; Legal Adviser Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Barrister Leslie Ejekwu; Secretary, Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, IjeOkabie.
Similarly, the leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Egbeda Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State has commiserated with the family of Hon Johnson DidiaOgbuagu on the demise of his father, late Elder Innocent Ogbuagu.
They described late Ogbuagu as a rare gem who will be missed for his fatherly dispositions.
The Leader of the party, Chief David Omereji, who was accompanied by the Deputy Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly,Hon Edison Ehie; member of Rivers State House of Assembly representing Ahoada East 1,Hon ChibudomEzu; the Secretary of PDP in Emohua LGA, Hon ObindaWordu; the Co-ordinator of Wike Solidarity Movement (WSM) in Emohua Local Government Area, Hon John Amadi; the Councillor representing Egbedacommunity and the Chief Whip of Emohua Local Government Legislative Assembly, Hon Beauty Chile Omereji; the immediate past councillor, Hon HumphreyDidiAssor; and other leaders of the party, also prayed God to give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
In a communique read by Assor, members of PDP in Egbedacommunity reminded Ehie that Egbeda people have never been allowed to hold any elective position in the LGA since its creation, adding thatEgbeda people were loyal to the decisions of the leadership of the party.
He also assured him that the people of Egbeda would support all the candidates of PDP in the 2023 elections.
Speaking during the visit, the Leader of PDP in Egbeda Ward 11, Chief David Omereji described Ehie as a friend of Egbedacommunity.
He told the lawmaker that Egbeda people have accepted the decision of the party, and assured him of the unflinching support of the people.
Omereji also told Egbeda people that nobody would take the place of God, adding that some disappointments were blessings in disguise.
In his reaction, Hon Edison Ehie said he has confirmed that Egbedawas the most populous community in Ikwerre.
He thanked Omereji for holding the party united, and said that the state Governor, Chief NyesomWike, if given the party’s ticket, would win the presidential election come 2023, adding that the governor was proud of him.
He assured Egbeda people that good things were on the way, and asked them to always support and pray for their leader, Chief David Omereji.
In her closing remarks, Hon Beauty Chile Omereji assured the deputy speaker that Egbeda has done it before and would do it again by voting massively for the PDP in the 2023 elections.
She assured him that PDP has never lost election in Egbeda, and would continue to win in all elections.
The epoch-making event was witnessed by all the leaders, youths, women and the elders of the party in Egbedacommunity.

By: Nelson Chukwudi

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198 UNIBEN Students Bag First Class

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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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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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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.

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