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Work Daily For God, Banigo Charges Christian Women
Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has charged Christian women to develop a daily work with the Lord Jesus Christ by the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
Banigo gave this charge while speaking during the Young Adults and Youth Affairs Sisters’ Programme at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Jesus House, Rumuibekwe Housing Estate in Port Harcourt, last Saturday.
She said, “Being saved is the first and bringing the flesh under the submission of the Holy Spirit is key to living a fruitful and ever-increasing Christian life, and I encourage you to spend the few hours in the morning in His presence.”
According to the deputy governor, God wants us to touch His Heart by the art of worship, reverence and adoration, adding that in that place, there was an outpouring of His Spirit.
The deputy governor disclosed that shortly after her election into the office, she started running the Protect the Girl Child Initiative as a voice for the protection of the girl-child, and of course, the boy-child.
She said they have used the platform to mentor the young ones to understand that their body was the temple of the Holy Ghost and to protect their bodies from familiar persons and others.
“We have interfaced with various ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs) and non-governmental organisations, such as FIDA, Medical Women Association, Doctors without Borders, and others. We have also sponsored and mentored girls into academics, in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics. We have provided scholarship for students in higher institutions of learning.
“At the moment, we are running Peer Group Club, which was inaugurated in Federal Government College, Port Harcourt, to encourage peer enlightenment and support so that children would know how to support and encourage each other to stay and keep their bodies as temple for the Holy Spirit”, the deputy governor said.
Banigo disclosed that the Caywood Brown Foundation, which was inaugurated in 2006 as a non-governmental humanitarian foundation, serves as an intervention platform to reach out to the vulnerable in society.
“We train and retrain in various skills, some of the programmes include free computer acquisition, establishment of film academy in PH, breast cancer awareness campaign, mental health awareness seminar for women and youths, training in the digital economy,” Banigo further said.
In her remarks, the wife of the International Youth Pastor of RCCG, Pastor Tamunoemi Obunge, described the programme as a test run, to bring them together because a lot of them have become lukewarm.
She thanked the Almighty God for the Holy Spirit, which has continued to recharge them while urging them to go and spread the message of unity and love in their midst.
Obunge expressed the need for all RCCG members to unite and support each other, saying, “If you are an RCCG youth, anywhere you hear of a youth programme, you are part of it, we are one. We should support each other, whenever we have the opportunity to worship together, forget your region, province, zone or area, and worship the Lord Jesus Christ”, she stressed.
Highlights of the occasion were ministrations from various choirs, drama and sermon by Pastor Lawrence Oyor.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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