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MOSIEND URGE GOV FUBARA TO REVIVE RSSDA,TIMARIV, OTHERS TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUTHS
The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in Niger Delta MOSIEND, a Mass mobilization Organization has appealed to Governor Sir, Siminialayi Fubara to revive the Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency RSSDA to create employment for the teeming youths
MOSIEND also urged the state government to reactivate the Rivers State Traffic Management Agency TIMARIV and other strategic governmental agencies to create employment opportunities and economic rejuvenation.
The Mass Mobilization Organization stated this in a Eight points Communique issued by Chairmen of Kalabari Clans in Port Harcourt shortly after a meeting held in the City
Speaking to Newsmen shortly after the meeting, Chairman Obuama Clan, MOSIEND, Comrade Young Harry, Deinso Anthony commended Governor Fubara for his commitment to commence the critical 2nd Phase of the Trans Kalabari Highway which upon completion will bring about accelerated development in the area.
He also hailed the Governor for his Civil Service friendly disposition for splashing end of year gifts and promotion that was deprived them for years.
The Communique also commended Alhaji Asari Dokubo, Alabo Edi Abali of Kalabari, for his immense contribution in promotion of socio cultural, economic and educational advancement in the Kingdom
It equally thanked his dedicated efforts at ensuring security of lives with other sister agencies in restoring security in the Emouha-Kalabari road which hitherto has caused loss of lives and properties of indigenes and residents of the area, causing developmental setbacks.
The Communique which was also signed by Chairman, Oguruama Clan
Comrade Alabo Tienabueso,
Chairman, Elem Sangama
Comrade Iyowuna Wokoma and Acting Chairman Buguma Clan
Comrade Mark Ojuka, thanked Chairman Daaa 3 Cluster Board Hon. Mpaka Botoye, for stewardship and doggedness in steering the cluster Board to realize it’s objectives and chatting the template for development of the affected Communities.
The Eight Points Communique also
salute the team spirit play during the preparation and burial of our Highly revered King, His Serene Majesty, King Prof. T. J. T Princewill, Amayanabo of Kalabari
MOSIEND also urged all Kalabari’s to continue in spirit of oneness and do everything possible in developing the Kalabari Kingdom
The Communique admonished all Stakeholders in ensuring peace in our State and for the governor to be given all the needed support in steering the wheel of governance without distractions and unnecessary bickering.
The Chairmen of the Kalabari Clans further said they are committed to the leadership of MOSIEND and shall continue to work in the direction of peace and development of our People, Region, State and Nation.
CHINEDU WOSU
The Alliance Française Port Harcourt in conjunction with the Embassy of France Nigeria over the weekend joined the globe to campaign against the 2025 gender- based violence (GBV) with the theme: “16 Days of Activism Against Gender- Based Voice”
The event which took place at the event Hall of the Alliance Française Port Harcourt was in collaboration with the Female in Gaming Network, ( FIGN) and partnership with Nexal a body that seeks to promote online safety and responsible digital behaviour.
The Tide reports that the project which was aimed at promoting digital safety and girls inclusion in Gaming, with the initiative tagged ‘Gameover Gender- Base Violence’was part of the global campaign against gender- based Violence.
The activity which experienced a flavour of festivity was full of fun and excitements as participants took part in tournaments on popular digital games such as Mario kart and EAFC 25, with an intent to creating safer and more inclusive digital spaces.
The Director of the Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Mrs Marina Lacal said that these activities were designed to encourage inclusion of girls, team work and fair play on online gaming spaces, saying that the gaming world reflects these inequalities, where female players are often under represented.
According to her the main objectives of the initiative was to provide a supportive environment for girls and female in gaming network.
“GameOverGBV” is a project created to reshape this landscape by offering an innovative inclusiveness of girls on online digital Gaming community and digital environments that provide opportunities for creativity, learning and connection, but also fight against Gender-Based Violence Digital Gaming,”she said
She however, explained that the Digital Game, sport competitions, was launched to strengthen social and digital skills through games, workshops, and raise awareness among all young participants about respect, equality and digital citizenship.
The Tide News reports that in Port Harcourt, the competition brought together 100 young participants from three major universities: University of Port Harcourt, ( UNIPORT),Ignatius Ajuru University of Education(IAUE) and Rivers State University (RSU)as well as students from four selected secondary schools, Oginigba comprehensive Secondary.School, Vine lnternational, Virgo predicanda lnternational, and Excellent Montessori Secondary school.
“This is an approach where girls and boys can learn, play and collaborate in a more respectful and safe space for young women, while ensuring a safe, enjoyable and respectful digital environment. It also expose young women to cyberbullying, exclusion, sexist comments and online hate,” Mrs. Lacal said.
Earlier, a game developer Sophia Nei and her. team had engaged participants in an interactive session with the theme: “Can Video Games Be Safe Spaces For Girls?”
However, Mrs Nei and her team educated the girls on the benefits and violence on online digital gaming and urged them ( participants)to learn to say ‘No’ to Online hate, sexist and cyber bullying, while encouraging them(students) to stand up for themselves by reporting such issues to the appropriate authority.
Highlight of the competition was the awarding of prizes to winners by the Director of Alliance Française, Mrs Marina Lacal.
