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Mmom Unveils Mentorship School In Rivers

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The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom, has charged Nigerians to be focused and unwavering in the pursuit of their life goals even if they fail in their attempts to get to the peak of their careers.
Mmom gave the charge yesterday in Port Harcourt while performing the unveiling of the Girl Power Africa International, a mentorship and talent school.
He said one needed to get focused and do not allow other things to be a distraction in pursuit of individual’s life goals.
“The problem with most of us is that we lose focus. Today, I am where I am because I am focused on what I want in life. You can make it if you believe in yourself and remain focused. Do not be afraid to fail, once you are afraid to fail, you will not succeed”, he said.
He expressed satisfaction with the initiative of the founder of the Girl Power Africa International , Amb Belema Afiesimama, for her initiatives, progress and achievements made so far.
“There is always a reward when you mentor people. There are people we look up to. The joy of a mentor is that his mentees are doing well. I am very excited being here today for this programme. So, I want to thank Amb Belema Afiesimama for her progress and doggedness.
“Finally, to the glory of God and to the service of God, I hereby perform the unveiling of the Girl Power Africa International Mentorship and Talent School”
Earlier in her address of welcome , the founder, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Girl Power Africa International, Amb Belema Afiesimama, averred that the purpose and mission of the school are to mentor people for life as well as build for them to follow God’s principles in life .“The mission of this school is to mentor people for life as well as build them for God. In fact, the mission of this school is to mentor people with light and truth and to build talents for God”.
She pointed out that the initiative to launch the NGO began in 2003, about 10 years ago, adding that her mandate was to discover hidden talents.
“One of our mandates is to discover budding or hidden talents. There are talents everywhere but the issue now is to discover and nurture them. Indeed, we have deemed it necessary to bring out talents of young people who will serve mankind”
She stated that one of the talented persons that emerged and won the best talents show of her NGO in 2003 was now in Vietnam, adding that she has a mandate to empower people through mentoring to enable them realised their goals in life.
Afiesimama explained that part of their vision is to use the Girl Power Africa International Mentorship and Talent School to bring people out of ignorance, using their talents to single them out for excellence and stardom. “Our vision is to use light and truth to bring people out of ignorance using their talents to single them out for excellence and stardom”.
Also speaking, Apostle Caro Ogbo, said since the focus of the NGO is on Africa, the place of the African continent is assured.
“With the focus and priority of Girl Power Africa International Mentorship and Talents School being focused on the Africans and Africa, it means that Africa has a place in the world,” she said.

By; Amadi Akujobi

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NSE Members Tasked On National Dev

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Members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, have been urged to work hard towards contributing to national development. This call was made at the recent induction of new members by the Port Harcourt branch of the Society. The induction ceremony was used to formally welcome new members and celebrate its elevated new fellows.
Speaking during the ceremony held a in Port Harcourt, the Branch Chairman, Engr. Idaeresoari Ateke Harriet, FNSE, called on members of the NSE to actively participate in the Society’s professional and technical activities in order to contribute meaningfully to national development. He congratulated the new inductees, describing their admission as a testament to their hard work and resilience.
Engr. Ateke also commended the new Fellows for their immense contributions to the engineering profession, reminding them that their elevation is a call to greater responsibility as mentors and role models.
The event featured a lecture by Engr. Prof. Steve Odi-Owei, FNSE, on “Opportunities and Challenges in Nigeria’s Blue Economy.” The Chairman noted that Nigeria’s maritime and aquatic resources remain largely untapped, adding that engineers have a crucial role to play in harnessing these resources for economic growth and environmental sustainability.
He thanked the first female President of NSE, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, other dignitaries, sponsors, and families of inductees for gracing the occasion.
Also, engineers, especially those in Rivers State have been advised to adhere strictly to the core ethics of the profession and to always uphold the professional ethics of the body.
This advice was given by an engineering expert, Basoene Benibo, in an interview with at the sidelines of the  induction ceremony and Fellowship celebration of the Port Harcourt Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
Benibo stressed the need for young engineers in the state to learn and improve on their skills by tapping from the wealth of experience of older professionals in the field to enable them excel.
 Benibo, who is a one-time Chairman of the Port Harcourt Chapter of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, also noted and hailed the efforts of the society in eliminating quackery in the engineering profession.
Some of the new fellows include Prof Jackson Akpa, Pereowei Jose’s and Telema Osima, while the inductees, Engr Mrs Lizzy Onwuso, Engr David Jonathan jnr and Worlu Emmanuel expressed joy in being found worthy to become full NSE members, believing that it would enable them have access to more knowledge, practice rightly and impact the society positively.
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VALVA Restates Commitment Education Advancement, Literacy In Nigeria

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The President and Chairman of Council, Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Dr. Dominic Amenaghawon Omokaro, has expressed deep commitment to the advancement of education and literacy in Nigeria through the library system.
Speaking through his state Chairman Dr. Chidara Okachukwu Nyemezu, at the formal Launching/inauguration of the Vanguard for Library Visibility And Advocacy (VALVA) at Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic in Port Harcourt recently, Omokaro discribed the inauguration of the new body as a significant and  passionate movement aimed at shining the spotlight on one of the underappreciated yet critical institution in Nigeria’s educational system and national development.
“We are gathered here not just to launch a group, but to launch a vision and ignite a movement to reinforce a mission to make libraries visible and valuable again for our people”, he said.
Dr. Omokaro stated that the birth of VALVA is based of the recognition that libraries, particularly school libraries, are the bedrock of  promoting a reading and research culture that includes innovation and lifelong learning in the society, though the system is grossly underfunded and poorly equipped in many cases.
He recalled the theme of its first week under his watch, “Library System for National Development in 2022”, which he hinted was driven by the state chapters.
He explained that the inauguration of VALVA shows an important mission to promote the visibility and development with impact on schools and other libraries through strategic advocacy that will advance quality education and foster lifelong learning culture in Nigeria.
“The vision is clear to promote the visibility where every school and indeed every community will have access to a functional library managed by a professional Liberian”, he said.
Speaking with journalists at the sideline of the event, the founder of the VALVA, Dr. Juliet C. Akex-Nmec, stressed that no society can grow without a functional and  effective library.
She urged government at all levels to ensure the establishment of effective and functional libraries across the country.
Dr. Alex-Nmec, who is also an Associate Professor of Library and Information Science, Rivers State University, called for the appointment of a Special Adviser on Library matters by the state government in order to assist the government on Library matters.
High point of the event was the formal inaugural of the new body and oath of offices to the new executive.
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Rivers Judiciary Denies Issuing Court Order Stopping SOLAD from Swearing in RSCSC Members

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The Rivers State Judiciary has denied a media report claiming that Justice Frank Onyiri of the State High Court issued an injunction order restraining the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), from inaugurating the newly appointed members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission (RSCSC).

 

In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of litigation at the High Court, Menenen Poromon (Esq), the state Judiciary disassociated itself from the report, describing it as malicious and fabricated.

 

The statement emphasized that the report was a falsehood and a misrepresentation of what transpeared in the court.

 

Poromon clarified that no such order was issued by Justice Onyiri or any other judge of the High Court of the state and urged the public to disregard the information, as it lacked any iota of truth.

 

The statement however advised the public to verify any information concerning the state Judiciary directly from the office of the Chief Registrar, High Court of the State, to avoid spreading of misinformation.

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