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Federation To Create 5,000 Jobs For Omoku Youths
The pioneer executive President, Omoku Youth Federation (OYF), Amb. Hopeson Mezieuzor Ahiankwo has disclosed the plan to create 5,000 jobs through intensive skills acquisition programme for Omoku youth.
Amb. Ahiankwo who made the declaration recently during a special general thanksgiving service at the Christian Church of God Mission (CCG) Omoku, said the skill acquisition programme would be achieved through partnership with the multinationals operating in the oil rich town.
He said with the emergence of the new leadership, youths would be given the pride of place by engaging them in meaningful activities, adding that the Omoku Youth Federation had existed for 35 years and had gathered together to give honour and thanks to God. He reiterated his administration’s resolve to build a befitting new secretariat for the youths of Omoku.
While appreciating the presence and support of the PDP state chairman, Bro Felix Obuah, Oba of Ogbaland, His Eminence, Eze Chukwuemelam Nnam Obi II, and other stakeholders, said the unity of Omoku can not be compromised, stressing” “with one voice we will restore the identity of Omoku youths devoid of restiveness and other social vices that had painted Omoku black in the past”.
OYF president vowed to pursue vigouriously programmes that would improve the standard of living of the youths through empowerment initiatives, agriculture and skills acquisition, adding that the executive would partner with the security agents to maintain the existing peace in Omoku, as well as promote culture and tourism in a bid to showcase the cultural heritage of our people to the world.
He called on stakeholders to organise town hall meetings to address issues that would affect the people positively, assuring not to disappoint the confidence reposed in him by the people.
While commending the private security outfit OSPAC for restoring peace in the area, he also urged the multinationals to redouble their efforts in the development of the town.
Earlier, the planning committee chairman, Comrade Ndulaka Oki Onyedibia, said the presence of all relevant stakeholders was an evident to show that Omoku youth federation had a strong backing and support appealing that all hands should be on deck to better the well being of the inhabitants in Omoku.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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