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RSG To Empower Persons With Disability
As part of messure to create an inclusive and accessible society for all, the Rivers State Government has hinted of plans to empower particularly, persons living with disability in the state, soon.
Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi gave the hint last Friday, while declaring open “2012 International Day For Persons Living With Disability with theme: “Removing Barriers to Create an Inclusive and Accessible Society for All” held in Port Harcourt.
Governor Amaechi who was represented by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Charles Gogo said, apart from the regular empowerment going in the state through Ministry of Youth Employment, Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA) and other ministries and parastatals plan has been concluded to train and empower people living with disability through skill acquisition programmes across the state.
He urged the disables not to see themselves as being inferior adding all men are equal before God and government.
Governor Amaechi challenged the people living with disability to show determination so as to achieve their aspirations in life.
He reiterated the administration commitment to ensure all sections and groups feel the impact of democracy dividends of the state government.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Mr. Joe Philip Poroma explained that this year’s international day for persons living with disability was organised with lectures to create awareness and prepare the mindsets of the people towards a glorious future.
According to him, the ministry has lined up programmes that would reduce to the bearest minimum the barriers to socio-economic development for all citizens of the state, including people living with disability.
He said, the ministry would soon organise skill acquisition programmes on fashion and designing, soap making, hair dressing among others.
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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