Niger Delta

Cleric Tasks Adventist Church’s New Leaders On Service

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2 years ago

November 29, 2023

The President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Eastern Nigeria Union Conference (ENUC), Pastor Bassey Udoh has charged the newly elected leadership of the church in the Port Harcourt Conference to serve as witnesses for God, serve the people and to transform their territories. The Pastor made the charge during the session’s worship on Saturday in his homily christened “Chosen for Mission”. He also encouraged members to live their daily lives knowing that they are a chosen generation.
Pastor Udoh during the consecration service, charged the newly elected officers to serve as witnesses for God while carrying out their administrative duties. He said their election is a call for service to self, God and humanity.
“You have been called by God to serve the people, be visionary and ready to transform your territory. Don’t be disgusted, press on and strive for new heights every day, he said’.
He further advised them to carry out the task given to them with the fear of God, while advancing the mission of winning souls for Christ.
The leaders emerged at the conclusion of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Port Harcourt Conference’s third quadrennial constituency session, held from Thursday to Saturday last week at the Church headquarters, Rumoukwuta, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The Session voted to dissolve the nomenclature of Port Harcourt Conference following the presentation of the approval letter from the West Central Africa Division (WAD) for the reorganization of the Port Harcourt Conference into Port Harcourt East (Conference) and West (Mission) at the year-end meeting held in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria.
During the year-end meeting of the Eastern Nigeria Union Conference (ENUC) held in Aba, Abia
– State, Tuesday last week, the Executive Committee of ENUC had elected officers of the Port Harcourt West Mission in accordance with WAD policy directive.
Consequently, the delegates from the two mission fields (Port Harcourt East and West) selected separate nominating committees that elected the new executive officers, department directors, and executive committee members. The following persons emerged as officers of the Port Harcourt East Conference.
Pastor Samuel Iroulor emerged as the Pioneer President, Pastor Victor Kalabe as Secretary and Pastor Kinikanwo Ikechi as Treasurer. Others include Prince Ajoku- Associate Secretary, Samuel Nwogu, Ministerial Secretary, Kingdom Nnanta- Evangelism, Pr. Charles Goodhead- Chaplaincy,Temple Ekpor- Communication, Legal Naboth Nyeso-Legal Adviser, Mrs. Uloma Erekosima- Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) Eld U. J. Nwogu- Education, Amaechi Hart – Adventist Youth Ministeries (AYM), Vitalis Ebuzie- Stewardship, Goodluck Iroanya- SOP/VOP/Publishing, Dr. Sokiprim Akoko- Health, Gift Chukwu- Personal Ministry/Global Mission, Stephen Azikiwe- Family, Victor Oamen- Children Ministries, Onwuka Okechukwu- Sabbath School, Ifeoma Amadi- Women Ministry and Elijah Okegbe-Adventist Men Organisation.
While for Port Harcourt West Mission, Pastor Solomon Okonu emerged as the pioneer president, Alvin Ikeocha (Assistant Secretary) and Eld. Tombari Kpenu (Treasurer), Richard Woke- Ministration Secretary, Chigozi Eti- Evangelism, Nation Amadi- Stewardship, Victor Oamen & Hamilton Oyin- Sabbath School/Personal Ministries, Israel Onu-, AYM, Ifeoma Amadi & Mrs. Joy Igwe- Women Ministry, Samuel Emejuru- AMO, Ekpor Temple- Public Campus Ministry (PCM), Pr. Chidi Agburuka- Chaplaincy, Patience Emudianughe- Children , Gift Chukwu- Family,. Prof. Gordian Obute- Education, Okey Onwugbonu- Communication, Dr. Nnamdi Welekwe-
While expressing his profound joy, the newly elected president of Port Harcourt East Conference, Pastor Samuel Iroulor vowed to work with his team to move mission activities of the church forward in the conference in line with the extant rules and principles of the church.
“Today my heart if filed with joy, it seems to me like a dream but we give God the glory in all. The sole reason of our calling is evangelism and we shall strive to enlarge our mission fields to the unentered areas in our fields’.
Similarly, Pastor Solomon Okonu, President of Port Harcourt West Mission in a press briefing after the programme enumerated mission projection his team will embark on stating that they would hit the ground running with their dreams and visions. “Church planting, mission expansion and touching the lives of our members for Chirst, will form the thrust of our policies”.
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According to the newly approved structure of the New Mission fields, the districts/groups from defunct Port Harcourt Conference are;
Akpor, Choba, Degema, Port Harcourt Central, Port Harcourt, Rumuepirikom, Rumuolumeni, Aluu, Rumuekini, Elele, Elele – Alimini, Obelle, Isiokpo, Ubima, Eneka, Nkpolu – Rumuigbo and Mgbouba in Port Harcourt West Mission, while Oro – Evo, Rukpoku, Rumuodomaya, Rumuokwurusi, Rumuokwuta, Trans Amadi, Elelenwo, Port Harcourt City Center, Akpoku, Akwukabi, Eberi, Igbo, Mba, Okehi, Ulakwo, Umuomara, Umunwaka, Egwi and Igbodo are in Port Harcourt East Conference.

Niger Delta

Make God Your Anchor To Fulfill Destiny, Cleric Charges Christians … As Jaja Marks 70th Birthday

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10 hours ago

December 5, 2025

The Tide

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.

Niger Delta

Remember Me As Fighter Against Sexual Harassment – UNICAL VC

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11 hours ago

December 5, 2025

The Tide

The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UniCal), Prof. Florence Obi, has said she will want to be remembered for fighting sexual harassment and delayed results.

Obi made the remark recently at an event in Calabar, organised by the university to mark the end of her five-year tenure as the 11th substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution.

It would be recalled that Obi, whose tenure expired on November 30, was appointed Vice Chancellor on September 10, 2020, but officially assumed office on December 1, 2020.

She said her commitment to protecting students, especially the female ones, remained one of her greatest achievements as Vice Chancellor.

She said, “I fought against sexual predators and ensured timely release of students’ results to curb frustration within the institution.”

While expressing fulfilment at completing her tenure and thanking God for enabling her finish strong after five years in office, she said she would return to the classroom because teaching remained her passion.

Earlier, she addressed staff and students outside her office during a carnival-like, marching out parade in her honour, thanking them for their support throughout her administration.

She also encouraged them to support her successor to enable him to succeed and take the university to greater heights.

“This institution has recorded significant growth and I am confident that my successor will advance the progress already made”, she said.

The Tide’s source reports that under her leadership, the largest solar power plant in Cross River State was built in UniCal, ensuring stable electricity for the university and its teaching hospital.

Other achievements included upgrading the Faculty of Education to a College, getting Mass Communication accredited and elevated to a Faculty.

Her administration also constructed new hostels, introduced departmental scholarships, built a fire service station, and completed the Law Faculty complex.

Niger Delta

Oborevwori Presents N1.664tn 2026 Appropriations Bill

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13 hours ago

December 5, 2025

The Tide

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oboreveori, on Wednesday, presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1.664 trillion to the State House of Assembly.

Presenting the bill during plenary of the Assembly in Asaba, Oborevwori said, “I wish to announce a budget proposal of N1.664 trillion for the services of Delta State Government in 2026.”

He said the amount comprised the sum of N499 billion, representing 30 per cent of total budget for Recurrent Expenditure, and N1.165 trillion representing 70 per cent of total budget for Capital Expenditure.

The Governor added that the 2026 budget size indicated an increase of N685 billion, or 70 per cent over the 2025 Appropriation.

He also said sources of funds for the 2026 budget as proposed would be mainly from statutory allocation, internally generated revenue, mineral derivation, and Value Added, Tax among others.

Giving breakdown of the budget proposal, he said the state was earmarking N450 billion for road projects across the state in the 2026 fiscal year.

He said, ”A well-developed road infrastructure is a catalyst for economic growth.

”It facilitates easy movement of goods and services, reduces transportation costs, attracts investment, and improves access to markets and thereby boosting socio-economic development and generating employment opportunities.

”Agriculture is key to economic diversification and sustainable development.

”We shall continue to devote considerable attention and resources to fast-track developments in the agricultural sector towards enhancing food security in Delta State.

”This will also enable economic diversification, promote self-reliance, and generate employment opportunities.”

The Tide’s source reports that the sum of 10 billion has been earmarked for the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources in the 2026 Budget.

Oborevwori, who is the immediate past Speaker of the Assembly, commended the House for its partnership and urged members to expedite consideration and passage of the budget to sustain ongoing development momentum.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building “a prosperous, secure, and stronger Delta where no one is left behind.”

In his remarks, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr. Dennis Guwor, commended Oborevwori’s administration for the steady strides recorded under the “Renewed Hope for MORE Agenda”.

”Over the past year, we have witnessed sustained investments in critical infrastructure, impactful social interventions, prudent fiscal management of resources, and strategic initiatives aimed at promoting peace, security, and economic stability across the State”, he said.

Guwor also commended the Governor for approving the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS) and initiating the construction of permanent offices for the Assembly Service Commission.

He assured the Governor of the Assembly’s resolve to undertake a thorough and timely review of the appropriation bill, stressing that the Legislature remains committed to people-centered governance, accountability, and equitable development.

“Your Excellency, I want to assure you that the entire Members of this 8th Assembly are united behind your vision for the transformation of the State.

”While our roles in government are distinct and protected by the Constitution, our objectives remain aligned; delivering the greatest good to the greatest number of the people of the state”, he stated.