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NBC Recommits To Poverty, Hunger Eradication
The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) has reiterated its commitment to continue partnering with the Rivers State Government and communities to realise some of the Sustainable Development Goals by eradicating extreme poverty and hunger in the nation.
The Legal Public Affairs and Communications Director of NBC,Shade Morgan who stated this last Thursday at the Graduation ceremony of 12 oginigba youths who completed Maritime Technical skills Training, said the bottling company has impacted over 30,000 youths in Nigeria through various youth empowerment programmes.
Morgan explained that the NBC sponsored maritime skills acquisition project for Oginigba youths was an initiative designed to equip youths in the host community with skills set required to secure employment in the maritime industry.
She noted that the maritime skill acquisition project will enable graduates compete favorably with their counterparts locally, regionally and globally and connect them with opportunities in the Nigerian and international maritime industry based on the skills that were acquired during the project.
She noted that the company recognized that fact that the main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth, explaining that the future of these youths who recently graduated from the skilled acquired and sponsored by the NBC sharpen their future, adding that one of the focal areas of NBC’s corporate social responsibility framework is youth development.
According to her, ‘the project is designed to be sustained while beneficiaries have subscribed and committed to contributing to a ‘Pay it Forward’ Community fund with monthly stipend upon securing employment’’.
‘’ The fund which will be supported by NBC will be used to take more youths through the programme as more beneficiaries contribute to the fund. This will assist and provide for more teeming youths as beneficiaries helps to give back to the community’’, he said.
Morgan assured that the company through its consultant on the project scans for employment opportunities to ensure they secure employment that matches their training and skills.
She explained that NBC had since 2012 donated computers and printer to the Ogonigba youths secretariat, trained three Ogonigba boys in industrial welding and fabrication, trained 23 Oginigba girls in Hair Dressing and Beauty treatment and provide basis equipment and tools for work upon graduation.
The Company legal, Public Affairs and Communication Director further said the company had the same year set up Coca-Cola retail business for 10 Ogonigba Youths and provide seed stock and merchandising materials for them.
One of the Graduates who spoke on behalf of the 12 beneficiaries Stephen Amadi, commended the company and assured that he will not led the company, the chiefs and people of Oginigba down.
Amadi noted that the training had exposed him to a new beginning in his life as he promised that himself and other beneficiaries would keep to the term reached to train other youths by contributing to the ‘Pay It Forward’ community fund so that others will benefit from the scheme.
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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