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Envoy Identifies Unemployment As N’Delta Challenge
The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Nigeria, Dr David Mackae has identified unemployment, lack of potable water supply as some of the challenges contributing to the slow pace of development in the Niger Delta region.
Dr Mackae made this known in Port Harcourt while speaking during a courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Sir Awoye H. Bob-Manuel in his office.
He said that the World Bank would partner with the government to supply and sanitation was reduced in the region.
The ambassador disclosed that the sum of 200 million Euros has been earmarked for the development of projects in the country, adding that some of the projects would be embarked upon by the end of next month.
He requested the support of the government and the people of Nigeria to enable them achieve their set objectives and commended the Rivers State Government for the warm reception accorded him and his entourage.
Also speaking the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Sir Awoye H. Bob-Manuel stated that the people of Rivers State would always support any organisation or group that was willing to partner with the state in transformation programmes.
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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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