Niger Delta
Edo Assembly Debunks Rift With Obaseki
The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has said there is no rift between Governor Godwin Obaseki and lawmakers contrary to speculations in some quarters.
Agbebaku said this shortly after inspecting the ongoing renovation work at the Legislative Quarters in Benin.
Flanked by other lawmakers, he said, “I want to let you know that we are all working in harmony with the Governor.
“The House has no problem with the Governor. He is doing well”, he said.
Assessing the renovation of the legislative quarters, Agbebaku said he was satisfied at the pace of work, adding that the Governor had just paid the second tranche of the contract to the contractor handling the project.
“Before we came on board, the Governor had awarded the contract. This legislative quarters is housing almost 30 blocks of housing units.
“It was awarded to four contractors and the job is going on smoothly. Before the end of November, members will move into their apartments”, the Speaker said.
He further disclosed that 14 of the cars ordered by the Governor for the lawmakers have so far arrived at the Government House.
“The Governor is doing well and he is trying to ensure even distribution of the scarce state resources.
“The Assembly is not the only sector that needs the attention of the Governor, there are other areas seeking attention”, Agbebaku said.
He continued that the House commended the Governor’s developmental strides in the State.
He said the Governor was making sure that all the adjoining roads were fixed to decongest the major roads.
According to him, the House had set up an ad hoc committee to monitor all government projects, adding that the lawmakers were satisfied with what they saw on ground.
“So, we are working in harmony with the state government and we can tell you that the Governor is doing very well and will finish strongly”, the Speaker said.
Niger Delta
Make God Your Anchor To Fulfill Destiny, Cleric Charges Christians … As Jaja Marks 70th Birthday
The Lead Pastor at Jesus Appointed People’s Bible Church, Ozogbe, Ikwerrengwo-Etche, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Pastor Promise Nwaelele, has urged Christians to make God the anchor of their lives in whatever position they find themselves, in order to attain the destinies set for them by God.
Pastor Nwaelele, who gave the charge recently in a sermon he preached at the 70th birthday anniversary thanksgiving service of Sir Donald Michael Jaja, a veteran journalist in Rivers State, said this is because any genuine child of God is a permanent target for destabilization and destruction by the devil.
Taking his text from the Bible book of Mark 4:16-17, the preacher stated that fulfilment in life for a child of God required faith, obedience to God’s word, humility and grace to withstand trials and temptations.
According to him, temptations and afflictions are bound to happen in the lives of those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
“No wonder the Bible said that those that endure till the end shall be saved”, he said.
The Clergyman said God prospers believers who are humble, not proud and conceited, and leads them to destiny fulfilment.
“David said in Psalm 51:17, that the sacrifices acceptable to God are a broken spirit, not an impatient or proud spirit”, the preacher said.
He called on Christians not to allow persecutions and afflictions to sway them from the love and blessings of Jesus Christ.
On his part, Jaja, a seasoned Journalist who retired as an Acting Editor of the Rivers State Government-owned The Tide Newspaper, gave thanks to God for honouring him by giving him the grace of attaining 70 years.
“I cannot capture what the good Lord has done for me in my entire life in this fleeting moment of thanksgiving. But, I know that without Him, I wouldn’t have been who I am today, in all spheres. Therefore, my joy knows no bounds as I give thanks to my creator today, alongside my family. Praise be His holy name”, Jaja said.
