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Church Render Humanitarian Services To Rivers , Akwa Ibom Others
Rivers , Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River States enjoyed the All African Service Project (AASP) by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, humanitarian services in their Church’s stakes and districts in Nigeria.
The humanitarian service which was held on the 17th August this year is an annual event usually carried out by members of the church to assist the host communities at different locations of the church every year in Africa.
Consequently, the church simultaneously carried different selfless services in all Stakes that include Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa States, Cross River and Rivers States
In Port Harcourt Nigeria Choba Stake, this year focused on environmental clean up and tree planting within the six zones which comprises Stake center, Rumuosi, Rumuiji, Abonnema branch , Ahoada, Ogbogu and Omoku ward.
Two companies Dubic Engineering Limited and Gezora Commercial Enterprises partnered with the church to make the exercise a huge success as they provided tippers and pay loaders to evacuate the debris and also provided some entertainment.
In Abonnema members went to the motor park and did thorough sanitation, while in Ahoada Branch same services were carried out in streets.
At Ogbogu Branch, Oboburu Community. Omoku Ward and Rumuji Branch, members also came out impressively to carry out same services, these selfless services rendered were appreciated by various communities.
The Tide gathered that the AASP services were also carried out at the Stake center km 50, East West Road besides Cool Wazobia Info. FM, Rumuosi, as elder Sancho Chukwu presided over the All African Service Project at the Stake Centre, while Second Counsellor in the Stake President Paul Oranye conducted the activities.
Others Bishops who were present are; Godspower Uzih and his counsellors, KingsleyNjekeu and his counsellors, ThankGod Enyindah and his counsellors , Martins Ipalibo Flag and his counsellors, Harrison Ottah U and his counsellors, Nsikan John Udoh and his counsellors, President Ifeanyi Ogbowu and his counsellors and President Savio Festus Eme and his counselors.
Various Stakes, Wards and Districts in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River States equally carried general sanitation, while in some Stakes there was renovation of building, provision of water and replacement of toilet facilities.
Speaking the Station Officer of Okporo Police Station SP. Abiodun Awoyemi, expressed appreciation to the Church, saying that he is surprised for such gesture coming from a church..
According health is wealth , saying that clean environment is what gives human beings long life most times.
” I appreciate the Church for cleaning our environment nothing that was Police environmental. I advice other churches to emulate them” he said.
Tonye Orabere
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The Mentoring and Career Development Institute of Nigeria (MCDI) has inducted about 150 new members into various categories of membership during a special induction ceremony and dinner in Port Harcourt.
Aimed at expanding the institute’s membership base, the event offered new inductees an opportunity to engage with senior members and integrate fully into the organisation’s professional network.
The induction ceremony was part of the 2025 national conference of the institute.
National President of MCDI, Dr. Collins Edebiri, administered the oath, while the new members promised to carry out their duties faithfully, following the institute’s rules and constitution.
Dr. Edebiri emphasised the institute’s core mandate of instilling values that will shape individuals and institutions.
He emphasised the theme of the conference, “Mentoring for Individual and Corporate Leadership”, noting that last year’s focus centred on national development and value reorientation.
Edebiri explained that the induction ceremony is a key feature of the institute’s annual conference, though inductions also occur quarterly.
On the criteria for membership, he said the most important factor is the desire to be mentored or the readiness to mentor others, and urged the new inductees to become ambassadors of value-driven leadership in their respective workplaces.
Guest Speaker at the ceremony, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, who was a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), shared her experiences from her early days in journalism, attributing much of her professional growth to strong mentorship.
She encouraged members to embrace mentorship as a catalyst for personal and societal advancement.
Seminitari was later presented an award.
New members, including Wisdom Egberi Woniepiriye, and Mrs. Grace Ajinwanyiekwu, expressed their excitement and hope to be mentored well so they can eventually mentor others.
There were a dinner and networking session, marking another success for MCDI in its efforts to build leadership values nationwide.
By: Theresa Frederick & Charity Amiso
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has commended a renowned fisherman, Mr. Ricky Brown Owunari, for what it described as a remarkable stride in global engineering content creation.
In a congratulatory message signed by the Association, weekend, the SPE said the patented “Dewaxer Flow Enhancer and Downhole Tool” had secured official endorsement under U.S. Patent No. 12,448,868 B2.
They said the development has been highlighted as a significant indicator of Rivers State’s growing intellectual and technological capacity, with observers noting that such breakthroughs position the state as a rising hub for innovation.
According to those familiar with the innovation, the achievement serves as proof that Niger Deltans have moved beyond the era of militancy and are now producing world-class content, research outputs, and technical solutions.
The SPE officials described the patented technologies as timely tools designed to tackle wax deposition in crude oil wells, a major challenge that frequently disrupts production and increases maintenance costs.
They further stressed that the milestone underscores the need for Rivers State to invest more in supporting innovators whose works demonstrate global potential.
Industry experts revealed that the tool originated from years of field observation, experimentation, and rigorous research aimed at improving flow assurance in challenging well conditions.
They also urged the Federal Government to show greater appreciation for home-grown innovations, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to formally recognise and encourage technological breakthroughs emerging from the Niger Delta.
Stakeholders at the event warned against piracy, emphasising that unauthorised copying of patented technologies undermines national progress and discourages genuine innovators.
Analysts observed that the breakthrough strengthens the narrative of a new Rivers State built on creativity, content development, and technical excellence rather than conflict.
The session concluded with a call for stronger collaboration between government authorities and industry players to protect intellectual property and position Rivers State as a greenhouse for innovation-driven content.
The content, The Tide gathered, is expected to solve critical challenges in the oil and gas sector, as well as other relevant areas of the national economy.
By; King Onunwor
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has warned against mass abductiond and targeted killings in Nigeria.
President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, who gave the warning, noted that Nigeria was faced with a growing wave of violence following fresh attacks in Kebbi and Borno States.
The association issued the warning after terrorists attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga on November 17.
According The Tide’s source, the gunmen killed a teacher and abducted at least twenty-five students during a shootout with security personnel.
The President said the latest attack shows the country has become unsafe for schoolchildren and civilians.
He further noted that Nigeria also lost Brigadier General M. Uba earlier that day in an ISWAP ambush in Borno State.
According to Osigwe, the nation was witnessing a rise in terrorism, kidnapping, and lawlessness that has overwhelmed security agencies, adding that rural communities, travellers, farmers, and security officers are all exposed.
The NBA President also warned that Nigeria was facing a dangerous breakdown of public safety.
Quoting recent reports, he said about 145 people went missing in mass abductions across Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara within four days.
“The country must stop recording deaths while hoping for peace through negotiations with terrorists”, he said.
The NBA further revealed that recent intelligence alerts, including the DSS warning of ISWAP plans to strike in Ondo and Kogi, show a widening threat.
Osigwe questioned why terrorists still control forests and highways without challenge, with criminals levying taxes on communities, displace families, and attack convoys.
The NBA demanded an urgent national security overhaul with transparency and strong political will.
Osigwe, however, praised the teacher who died in Kebbi while protecting students.
By; King Onunwor
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