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LG Boss Hails Workers For Making Ogu/Bolo Best In Routine Immunisation Services
The Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, Barrister Vincent Nemieboka has praised the hardwork and dedication of the health workers for making the local government the best in the provision of routine immunisation services in the state.
Nemieboka said this in an interactive meeting with health workers in the area, last Friday, in Ogu, the local government headquarters.
He said the essence of the meeting was to know the health workers, commend them for their efforts, interact with them and get specifics about the facilities in the area.
Nemieboka thanked the health workers for their effort in putting Ogu/Bolo in limelight in the healthcare delivery service, promising “to ensure that the council is deliberate, intentional and plan so as to remain at the top the next time the evaluation is being carried out”.
The chairman assured the workers that the health centres under construction in Ele and Ikpo-Ama, when completed, would be fully equipped to meet the needs of the people, and serve the people from the fishing settlements that were far from urban areas.
He promised to build health posts at Wakama Chuku-Ama and Iwokiri, noting that the communities around them do not have health care facilities.
He charged the health workers to maximally make use of the facilities so as not to defeat the aim of constructing them.
The chairman also notified them that the construction of a befitting office for the Health Department would soon commence inside the council secretariat.
Speaking at during the interactive session, Dr Carol Joseph of the Medical Office, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, thanked the chairman for his support towards the health sector.
She promised that they would step up in their duties and make sure Ogu/Bolo remains at the top in health care delivery in the state.
The Vice Chairman, Hon Eunice Alabo, who is also the Supervisor for Health in the area, was also in the meeting.
Meanwhile, members of the Boys Brigade Nigeria, Ogu/Bolo Group Council led by the LGA Patron, Chief-Elect AmatemesoObaka, has invested the Council Chairman, Barrister Vincent Nemiebokaas a member of the Boys Brigade Nigeria (BBN).
Speaking during the visitto his office in the council secretariat in Ogu, Obaka said the purpose of the visit was to intimate the chairman that the BBN Ogu/Bolo Group Council would to confer on him the position of Grand Patron of the council, saying that it was the tradition of the group council to also choose a date, if he accepts the offer.
Responding to the offer,Nemieboka said he was not a member of the Boys Brigade but added that he joined the Boys Scout in 1973.
He said most of the uniformed voluntary youth organisations have lost their flare, regretting that it was one of the reasons why a lot of youths were going astray and involving themselves in social vices in the society.
Nemieboka said organisations like this were influential in the communities because they teach young people to be responsible as they grow.
He called on BBN to help in strengthening other sister organisations and work towards a better society.
Nemieboka accepted the investiture and was decorated with the BBN Rivers State 50th Anniversary Jubilee Crest.
The Vice Chairman of Ogu/Bolo, Hon Eunice Alabo, was in attendance and is also a Patron of Ogu/Bolo Group Council.
By: Nelson Chukwudi
The Organised Labour yesterday, called on the Federal Government to ensure inclusiveness in policy making and guide against erosion of rights, such as free speech and association.
The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Joe Ajaero made the call at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Eagle’s Square, Abuja.
The Tide source reports Ajaero and the President, Trade Union Congress, Mr Festus Osifo delivered a joint statement on behalf of the organised labour at the event.
Ajaero described May Day as, not only a moment to honour workers’ sacrifices, but also a platform to demand justice and accountability from those in public office.
He frowned at the alleged suppression of protests, and the erosion of rights of workers by some agents
According to him, workers have a duty to resist economic injustice, insecurity, and policies that undermine their dignity.
Speaking on the theme of the day, the NLC President underscored the need for Nigerian workers to reclaim the civic space and resist policies that contribute to worsening economic conditions.
“Our theme this year – “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the midst of Economic Hardship – reflects the urgent need for citizens to protect democracy and push back against repression.
“The civic space, where Nigerians express their concerns and challenge injustices is shrinking.
“If we fail to reclaim this space, the foundation of our democracy risks collapse,” he said
Ajaero, therefore, urged workers to unite and resist division, fear, and despair.
He also urged them to mobilise and organise for change, declaring that the right to demand better conditions is non-negotiable.
“Without workers, there is no society; without labour, there is no development. We must take our place in the fight for economic justice and democratic governance.”
Speaking in the same veins, Osifo said workers are the backbone of the nation—the educators, healthcare providers, builders, farmers, and innovators who sustain its economy -.
He stressed the need for the labour to reclaim the civic space even in the midst of economic hardship.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disassociated itself from a fraudulent site requesting payments from candidates who missed the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The board said that the site, “Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw” and account number 8520641017 at Sterling Bank, associated with it, are scam.
The disclaimer is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin.
Benjamin said the account is being exploited to defraud unsuspecting candidates who missed their UTME.
“We issue this urgent notice to inform the public about this nefarious scheme targeting candidates who were unable to participate in the UTME.
“Some unscrupulous individuals are deceitfully soliciting payments of N15,700 under the false pretence of offering rescheduling services for the examination.
“Let us be unequivocal: this, it is a blatant scam, and we are confident that the public will not fall prey to such cheap and regressive tactics.
” The individuals behind this scam have no affiliation with JAMB or any legitimate government agency.
“The account details provided in these communications are entirely fictitious and bear no connection to any official processes; they exist solely for the purpose of perpetrating fraud,” he said.
Benjamin called on Sterling bank to take immediate and decisive action against this criminal activity.
According to him, JAMB has reported the matter to the relevant security agencies and actively pursuing those responsible for this deceitful act.
He further said that “JAMB does not reschedule examinations for candidates who miss their scheduled tests due to reasons unrelated to the Board’s actions”.
He, however, said that the Board is conducting a thorough investigation for candidates whose biometrics failed during verification and were thus unable to sit for the examination.
He said those without discrepancies would be invited to retake the examination at no cost , stressing that “no cost is required”
“It is imperative to understand that JAMB does not charge any fees for examinations after a candidate has completed their registration.
“We strongly urge all candidates to remain vigilant and not to succumb to these fraudulent schemes.
“Protect yourselves and report any suspicious activity immediately,” he explained.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expressed its willingness to partner with the United Nations (UN) to accelerate the development of the Niger Delta region.
Dr Samual Ogbuku, Managing Director of the NDDC, made the appeal in a statement issued by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, in Port Harcourt on yesterday.
According to the statement, Ogbuku sought the UN’s support during his visit to the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (UNRHC), Mr Mohammed Fall, at the UN regional office in Abuja.
He called on the global body to provide the NDDC with technical assistance and expert services to support the region’s development.
“We are eager to collaborate with the UN, recognising that the state governments in the region and the NDDC alone cannot achieve the level of regional development required,” he said.
Ogbuku identified key areas where support would be needed, including the provision of portable and affordable drinking water powered by high-tech solar energy sources.
He also highlighted the importance of reforesting the mangrove swamps, which have been severely damaged by decades of environmental degradation caused by oil exploration in the Niger Delta.
“Although the NDDC has made progress in providing solar-powered streetlights across the region, we still require UN support in delivering solar energy solutions for residential buildings.
“We also wish to explore the possibility of installing solar mini-grids in homes across communities, which would boost local commerce and trade,” he added.
The NDDC managing director further appealed for increased UN involvement in areas such as healthcare, education, youth training, gender development, and food security.
Ogunku stated that such interventions would significantly enhance the standard of living in the region.
In response, Fall affirmed the UN’s readiness to collaborate with the NDDC to fast track development in the Niger Delta.
He assured that the UN would support initiatives in food security, job creation, education, and renewable energy, among other areas.
“We aim to approach development in the Niger Delta holistically, rather than focusing solely on environmental pollution.
“This is merely an entry point; however, the UN’s development vision aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are designed to positively impact various aspects of people’s lives,” Fall stated.
He assured the NDDC of continued and fruitful engagements to drive the region’s development.