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NDE Trains 690 Rivers Indigenes On Apprenticeship Scheme
As part of its concerted efforts to proffer solutions to the economic challenges in the country, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), has commenced the training of 690 persons, including males and females drawn from the 23 local government areas of Rivers State under the Basic National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (B-NOAS)and the Advanced National Open Apprenticeship scheme (A-NOAS) in the state .
The scheme, which is currently going on across the 36 states and Abuja, is targeted at making more Nigerians self-reliant and independent in order to contribute their individual quotas to efforts to revamp the nation’s deteriorating economy.
Speaking at the flag-off of the pivotal two schemes in Port Harcourt over the weekend, the Director General of NDE,Mallam Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo, represented by the state Co-ordinator of NDE, Mrs Maureen Okeji, said the programme would last for three months, adding that the trainees would receive stipends during the period.
Fikpo told the trainees that the Federal Government attached great importance to the schemes, and urged them to minimise the opportunity given them and attach seriousness to the training, adding that any participant who betrayed the rules of engagement would be disciplined.
“Let me tell you all that the leadership of NDE is serious with the programme, and not because the programme is free and you take it for granted .If you become skilled and self-reliant, there is no way you will go hungry after this training. So, therefore, take the training seriously”, he stated.
Also speaking, the NDE Director incharge of Vocational Skill Development (VSD), Alhaji Abdul Isa, advised the trainees to pay more attention during the three months’ exercise in other to acquire relevant skills that would make them self-dependent and also become employers of labour in the country.
Represented on the occasion by Ebifemere Ekesak Umor, Isa averred that the expectations of the agency were that at the end of the programme, they should be fulfilled men and women, even as he commended the management of the NDE in the state for keeping pace with the policies of the agency.
In his remark, the Chairman of the occasion, Mr Babatunde Adetunji, who was represented by Senior Production Officer, National Productivity Centre, Mr Onyeka Ebegu, called on the trainees to put in their best efforts, saying that for them to achieve their goals in the training, they most put in their best and time.
He opined that the training exercise was a stepping stone for their future greatness, and thanked the NDE for their efforts in reducing unemployment and improve the living standards of the less privileged in the country.
Responding on behalf of the trainees, Mrs Chris Benjamin Uche, thanked the NDE for the opportunity given them, and assured that they would justify the huge opportunity and keep the flag flying higher.
By: Akujobi Amadi
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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