Niger Delta
NDDC holds 2024 moot court competition for 13 N/delta universities in port harcourt
Determined to change the narratives and empower the Youths through a delibrate educational policies ,the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has held a moot and trial Court competition for selected 13 universities across the Niger Delta region.
The competition which is an annual event attracted key players in the legal profession including those in the private and education sectors.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the event held at the Dr Nabo Graham Douglas port harcourt campus of the Nigerian law School, tuesday,the managing Director/chief executive officer , NDDC , Chief Samuel Ogbuku,ph,D said the essence of the program was to promote and strengthened the legal education in the region in other to advance the course of development in the region.
Ogbuku averred that the commission will continue to give the youths in the region the sense of belonging in the country, especially those in the legal pursuit the opportunity to be exposed to better knowledge so that they can represent the region better in future , adding that the commission have resolved to sponsor the best participating university at the end of the three days event to a one month funded internship program at O,C,J Okocha’s chamber in port harcourt.
“It is our belief in the NDDC that legal advocacy can play a significant role to addressing the challenges that bedeviled the Niger Delta region and proffer solutions to those challenges”
The Nddc managing director used the opportunity to call for partnership between the commission and the council for legal education and the State NBA so that they can own up the program and ensure its sustainance and assured that the Commission will continue to sponsor it.
He charged the students to engage in intellectual stimulating arguments that highlight the peculiarities of the region and canvas solutions that Will guide and shape future law making thereby facilitating the even rapid and sustainable development of our beloved region.
Also speaking , the Director, legal services/Board secretary ,NDDC, Stephen Onome Ighomuaye opined that moot court system is a key vehicle for developing the spirit of teamwork , adding that it also comes with benefits of networking .
“This is very important for deepening both intellectual and regional integration for us in the Niger Delta”
“Through the moot Court competition ,we bring together law students (future lawyers) from universities across the region in a healthy contest, frame facts from legal issues peculiar to the socio_political environment of the region” he stated
In his speech, the special guest of honor,chief OCJ Okocha commended NDDC for the program , stressing that it will lay a strong foundation and have impactful effects to the development of the upcoming lawyers and drive the desired developments of the region.
Climax of the event was presentation of Educational support materials and weekly law report books to the participating universities by chairman of the Governing board of CV NDDC, mr Chiedu Ebie Esq. as well as good will messages from NBA port harcourt branch and other invited guests .
Akujobi Amadi
Niger Delta
Delta Begins Public Hearing On Human Trafficking Prohibition Bill
The Delta State House of Assembly has commenced public hearing on the State Human Trafficking (Prohibition) Bill, 2024.
The Tide’s source reports that the public hearing was organised by the House Committee on Housing, Women Affairs, Humanitarian Support Services and Girl Child Entrepreneurship in Asaba.
Chairman of the committee, Mrs Bridget Anyafulu, said the hearing was to provide members of the public the opportunity to offer contributions to the proposed law.
“The ultimate goal is to ensure that the state has a law that adequately answers to the challenges it seems to address and satisfy the needs and aspirations of our people and society.
“We have invited you to join us to make a law that will help to effectively address and eradicate the odious practice of human trafficking in our state.
“We know that as stakeholders, the effective participation in making this law will go a long way in enhancing the quality of the law that will finally emerge from the process”, she said.
Anyafulu assured the stakeholders that the committee would look into their suggestions and consider areas that could help to strengthen the bill as well as enhance its quality.
On her part, the State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Community Support Services and Girl Child Development, Ms. Orode Uduaghan, called for the inclusion of the National Agency for the Protection of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in the implementation process.
It also reports that Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), State Ministry of Women Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), among others, were involved in the public hearing.
They commended the State Executive for initiating the bill and called for its speedy passage.
Niger Delta
FG Gives 24,180 Bags Of Maize, Garri To A’Ibom
The Federal Government has handed over 24,180 bags of 50kg maize and 5,828 bags of 25kg ‘garri’ to the Akwa Ibom State Government for distribution to vulnerable households.
The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, made the presentation on behalf of the Federal Government in Uyo, the State Capital.
Represented by Mrs. Mmandu Aisueni, the Head, Operations, NEMA, Akwa Ibom State office, Umar said the donation was in fulfilment of President Bola Tinubu’s promise to Nigerians.
It would be recalled that the Federal Government approved the release of 42, 000 metric tonnes of assorted food items from the National Strategic Reserve to vulnerable households.
Umar said that the president’s promise was the government’s way of reducing the impact of the current economic hardship in the country.
“We are here to hand over the food items to the state government for distribution to the intended beneficiaries in the communities”, she said.
The NEMA D-G said that the food items should be shared in the communities through properly constituted committees at the local government levels.
She said membership of the local government committees should include the council chairman, representatives of the State Emergency Management Agency and the traditional institutions.
Umar said 20 per cent of the food items for each council area should be given to religious groups, and that three per cent of it should be given to boarding schools in the area.
Receiving the items, Dr Offiong Offor, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, commended the Federal Government for the intervention.
Offor said that the gesture was a demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to the wellbeing of the citizenry.
The commissioner promised that the state government would ensure that the items were given to the intended beneficiaries.
Niger Delta
Edo Poll: Concerned Obidient Movement Endorses PDP’s Ighodalo
A group, Concerned Obidient Movement, has declared support for Mr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 21 Edo State governorship election.
Leader of the group, Mr. Ikhuenbor Igbinevbo, told newsmen in Benin that the election transcends individual personalities.
“It is a critical moment that will shape the future of Edo. The PDP is creating a climate of renewed political energy that promises sustainable progress.
“Its candidate, Ighodalo, and the deputy, Osarodion Ogie, possess the vision and qualifications that align with the aspirations of Edo people,” he said.
Igbinevbo highlighted the candidates’ deep understanding of the State’s challenges and potential which, he said, positions them to lead the state into a new era of prosperity and responsible governance.
He urged Edo people, both at home and in the Diaspora, to unite in their support for the PDP and its candidates ahead of the election.
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