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Phalga Administrator Lauds Ibas Over LG Service Commission Constitution …. As commission members hold interactive session with LG staff
The Sole Administrator of Port Harcourt Local Government Area (PHALGA), Barr. Samuel Kalagbor, has commended the Rivers State Government led by the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ebok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd.) for appointing capable hands to pilot the affairs of the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission.
According to a Press Release signed by Mrs. Carol Mathew, the Information Officer of PHALGA, Dr. Kalagbor made the commendation when members of the Commission led by the Chairman, Sir Isreal Amadi, visited the LG for an interactive session with the Staff.
Barr. Kalagbor expressed optimism that given the pedigree of members of the Commission, they will undoubtedly deliver on their mandate due to the wealth of knowledge they possess.
Describing them as worthy Statesmen, he said “they have been trusted, they have also been tested and they have also proven that they are worthy Statesmen who are experienced, who are competent, and who are trusted in various areas.”
He noted that it is the responsibility of the Commission to recruit competent staff for the LGAs and ensure their training, discipline and promotion for effective governance at the grassroots.
While stressing that the newly inaugurated members of the Commission has a mandate to re-engineer the workforce at various LGAs in the State, he expressed happiness over the fact that the Commission chose to begin with PHALGA as the Premier LGA.
He thanked the Council staff for the cooperation he has received from them since he assumed office, and assured members of the Commission on the cooperation of the staff.
In his speech the Chairman of the Commission, Sir Isreal Amadi, said the purpose of the interactive session was to have a heart-to-heart discussion with the staff to know their concerns with a view to addressing them within the confines of their mandate.
He reiterated the commitment of the Sole Administrator of the State to improve the workforce at the LGAs, a reason for which he has charged them to “professionalise the LGAs by utilizing the skills/professions of the staff to enhance development, drive reforms that will insolate the LGAs form politics and mediocrity, ensure merit-based recruitment, training and enforcing standards for safety service delivery.”
He added that henceforth trainings will be harmonized and beneficiaries must use the knowledge acquired to improve their work place.
During the interactive session, some staff shared their concerns on delays and modes of payment of pensions and gratuity, financial benefits after promotion, inconsistency in the dates monthly salaries are paid, etc.
Responding to the issues raised, the Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Luke Urang, said the delay in payment of pensions and gratuity began after the Local Government Pensions Board was merged with the Commission, and assured them that the newly inaugurated Commission will address the issue in due time.
He also pleaded for time that all the concerns raised will be addressed in the shortest possible time.
In his vote of thanks, the Head, Local Government Administration (HLGA), Comr. Clifford Paul, thanked the Commission’s Chaiman for his admonition and assured him that the Council’s staff will abide by the ethics of the Commission and wished them success in their tenure.
The Chairman of the Commission was accompanied by six Commissioners who have been designated specific LGAs to oversee.
The interactive session is expected to be held in all the LGAs in the State.
By: John Bibor
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The Commissioner of Police (CP) Delta State Command, Mr. Yemi Oyeniyi, has urged traditional institutions to continue to support law enforcement in the country.
Oyeniyi gave the advice on Tuesday at the palace of the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Dr. Emmanuel Sideso, Abe 1, in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.
The Commissioner, who was on a familiarisation tour of police formations across the state, including the Effurun area command, solicited continued partnership of the Uvwie domain in strengthening intelligence gathering and promoting peaceful co-existence.
He commended the Ovie of Uvwie for his unwavering commitment to peace, security, and community development.
“I acknowledge the invaluable role of traditional institutions in supporting law enforcement in the country.
“I equally solicit continuous partnership of the Uvwie domain in strengthening intelligence gathering and promoting peaceful co-existence among the people”, he said.
In his remarks, the Ovie of Uvwie, welcomed the Commissioner and his entourage to the domain.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the people to supporting the Nigeria Police and other security agencies.
The royal father urged his subjects to continue to cooperate with the security agencies by way of providing timely and credible information.
The Commissioner, thereafter, proceeded to perform the groundbreaking of the Effurun area command at the instance of the Insp.-Gen. of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu.
The Senate of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, has approved the establishment of a University Leadership Assessment Centre as proposed by Professor Veronica Okogbaa of the Department of Educational Management.
A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Dr. Ngozi Okiridu, said the centre will, among other things, identify and develop high potential skilled leaders and talents.
It will also evaluate participants through multi dimensional approach rather than rely on subjective perceptions, indulge in leadership trainings, and generate income from services with succession planning.
Similarly, Senate also approved the establishment of a centre for languages, digital Humanities and intercultural studies as proposed by the Dean of Faculty of Humanities, Professor Ibiere Ken-Maduako.
The proposed centre, according to he statement, will have seven units namely language teaching unit, where French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, German, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and Rivers State indigenous languages will be taught.
It will also have Translation and interpretation unit, indigenous languages documentation unit, Digital Humanities Laboratory, Artificial intelligence and language teaching unit, professional certification unit, as well as Research and Publication unit..
The statement quoted the Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Professor Ken-Maduako, the centre will offer certificate in language proficiency for beginners, intermediate, advanced Diploma programme, translation and interpretation courses, Digital Humanities certification programme, Artificial intelligence and language technology workshops, online and Hybrid learning programmes, weekend and evening public classes, indigenous languages documentation training and Business and professional communication courses.
Professor Ken-Maduako firther said the center “will increase visibility of the University nationally and internationally, generate sustainable internally generated revenue, increase opportunities for grants and donor funded projects, enhance interdisciplinary research output, promote cultural preservation and community engagement, strengthen the University”s profile in innovation and digital transformation, attract research collaboration and international partnerships, and improve graduate employability and digital competence.”
In his speech, the Chairman of Senate and Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, encouraged sponsors of the centre to source for funds for the take off of the centre.
He explained that Directors will be appointed for the self-sponsored centres and reiterated that his administration will continue to support all proposals geared towards the growth of the University as long as they are consistent with the academic brief of the Ivory Tower.
Earlier, Professor Samuel Otamiri commended Professor Veronica Okogbaa for the proposed centre which, he said, is a remarkable development, amd described it as a robust programme that would attract the necessary patronage .
In another development, the Senate welcomed a suggestion by Professor Priye Iyalla-Amadi that Valedictory Senate sessions be introduced and held for retired Professors.
Results from the Postgraduate School as presented by the Dean of the School, Professor Chibuzor Chile Nwobueze, was approved by Senate.
Senate also approved that presented by the Director of the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), Professor Goddey Wilson, and that of the Graduate School of Business by Dr. Florence Ironawusi.
Sogbeba Dokubo
The National President, Forum of Inclusive Educators and Readers (FIER), Mr. Onyeka Innocent, has admonished school owners and parents alike to learn how to prepare their children/wards ahead time in order to beat challenges irrespective of the angle they may spring up from.
Innocent made this known at the Forum’s meeting held partly in honour of the Spelling B, 2025 winners, in Port Harcourt.
“Soldiers are not trained during war, rather, they are trained and kept in the Barracks, waiting for war”, he said.
He said students must be provided with the necessary educational tools capable of boosting their academic pursuit.
According to him, proprietors of schools must conform with the Government’s authorities and guidance if they are determined to succeed in the project.
Another solution to educational management, he said, is the availability of Education Committees in schools, saying that it will improve the quality of its learning process.
Though he did not rule out decay in the society, he said there are few that still hold fast to determination and sincerity.
The FIER leader said his association was one of the bodies with the zeal to right wrongs in the society, especially in the Education sector.
He noted that his group was also prepared to reduce the number of out-of-school children by ensuring that education was taken to all parts of the Country.
On registration of private schools as directed by the State Government, he said his members are in compliance and assured of a cordial relationship between the Government and his Association.
Meanwhile, the winners of the Competition were Master Fredrick Jeffrey of Daisy Dan School, who emerged first; Badubulachi Maryan of Fertile Vineyard Academy, 2nd; and Itode Samuel of Baridoo Sam Joel School, 3rd.
They winners where rewarded with cash prices of N100,000, N50,000 and N30, 000 respectively.
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