Niger Delta
Oborevwori Tasks NYSC Members On Sustainable Development
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to contribute their quota to the sustainable development of the state and the country at large.
Oborevwori said this at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch ‘C’, Stream ‘1’ Orientation Course for the corps members deployed to the state, yesterday.
The governor was represented at the event by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Tonukari Johnbull.
“l am aware that perseverance, accommodating views which are opposed to yours, accepting and adapting to cultures, which are also different from yours.
“Spreading love and understanding among the people you will find yourselves, are some of the enduring lessons of the orientation course,” he said.
Oborevwori urged the corps members to respect the cultural norms and traditions of the people among whom they would find themselves.
“Coming from diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds, this year of national service provides a very unique opportunity for integration and selfless service.
“Please ensure that as you leave here, you keep an open mind to enable you appreciate your new environment.
“Delta State is a land of great diversities and opportunities. Our people are generally warm hearted and accommodating.
“I appeal to you to cultivate a sense of belonging to place you in a better stead to harness these opportunities.
“One of the primary objectives of the National Youth Service Corps is to inculcate in our youths and fellow Nigerians, the virtues of selfless service, love, unity, peaceful co-existence and industry,” he said.
He urged the NYSC members to endeavour to make a difference by making use of innumerable opportunities around them.
“It is, therefore, expected that the service year provides an opportunity for you to make positive contributions to the society.
“Please resist negative tendencies by some persons who are enemies of society. Do not engage in frivolous travels, which often pose dangers through accidents.
“I sincerely hope that the exercise and attendant experience garnered in the past few weeks has helped to equip you for the tasks ahead.
“No matter how small your role might look like, it is important to the sustainable development of where you find yourselves during the service year.
Mr Olusegun Alao, the State Coordinator of NYSC, urged the NYSC members to see their service year as an opportunity to give back to the community.
“Go forth with humility, render rewarding service to your host communities, be exemplary teachers, and positively impact the lives of your pupils and students.
“Display your educational background, creativity, and leadership abilities,” he 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.
