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Borno

The Commissioner of Police in Borno State, Alhaji Lawal
Tanko, said no candidate for JAMB examination last Saturday was killed in the state.
Tanko was reacting to an online report that 200 candidates were killed in one of the centres in Maiduguri by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
He told newsmen that, “I was directly in charge of the police operations to ensure safety of the candidates in all the examination venues in Maiduguri.
“We conducted the examination in peace without any incident in all the centres in Maiduguri.
“As I speak to you, the students are on their way back home. So, I do not know which attack you are talking about in a JAMB centre in Maiduguri.
“I do not rule out the possibility of attacks on one or two candidates on their way to the venues or back home.

Ekiti

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared in
cumbent Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State winner of its primaries with 192,767 votes.
Chairman of the six-man national electoral panel, Senator Osita Izunaso, who announced the results in Ado-Ekiti, said the figures were generated from votes cast at Saturday’s council and state congresses.
He said Fayemi scored 22,314 votes in Oye, 21,814 in Ado-Ekiti, 8793 in Ikere, 10, 983 in Gbonyin, 10,704 in Ekiti East, 16, 848 in Ekiti South-West, and 8,801 in Ise/Orun.
Others are: Emure, 6,623, Ijero, 13,454, Irepodun/Ifelodun, 13,151, Ekiti West, 12, 198, Efon, 7,548, Ido/Osi, 10,472, Moba, 10,146, Ilejemeje, 5,157 and Ikole, 13,751.
In his acceptance speech, Fayemi said he was humbled by the solidarity displayed for him by the party members across the state.
FCT

The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has
urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to always keep their surroundings clean as it will ensure good health.
The Director of AEPB, Mrs Aishat Adebayo, made the call at the quarterly meeting of FCT Residents Sanitation Forum in Abuja recently.
Adebayo said that the board decided to sustain the meeting because it recognised the role that residents played in the cleanliness of a city.
“Residents play an irreplaceable role as major stakeholders in city sanitation, which is why AEPB opens its doors to the public every quarter to carry them along.
“Some residents and business premises are doing well in the area of taking charge of their immediate environment while some others have not done too well.

Gombe

A traditional ruler in Funakaye Local Government Area
of Gombe State, Alhaji Bakura Mohammed, has urged parents to complement Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo’s gesture by enrolling their children in schools.
Mohammed, who was the immediate past Caretaker Chairman, Funakaye Local Government Council, told newsmen in Gombe that Governor Dankwambo had given much attention to the education sector.
“Therefore, his efforts need to be complemented by parents, as we should always remember that our children are the future leaders.
“The best thing we can give to them as parents is education.’’
The traditional ruler, who stressed that education was the bedrock of any meaningful development, added that “we as stakeholders, will continue to encourage school enrolment, particularly the girl-child in our constituencies and the state at large.’’
He commended Gov. Dankwambo for renovating schools and for building new ones across the state.
Kogi
The Interim Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC)
in Kogi State, Alhaji Kassim Mabo, said that the party had successfully conducted its congresses in all the 21 local government councils of the state.
Mabo made the disclosure at a news conference in Lokoja recently.
He said the congresses in all local government headquarters were devoid of violence.
He added that the peaceful conduct of the congresses was an indication that the party was a big family, whose major interest was to serve the country and the entire citizens.
The interim chairman said “with the successful conduct of the council congress, the party is ready to hold its state congress on April 28.’’
The member representing Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Buba Jibril, attributed the success to patience of members during the exercise.

Lagos

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has expressed
worry over non-patronage of indigenous engineers in the execution of key projects in the country.
The Vice President (Professional Development) of NSE, Alhaji Babagana Mohammed, told newsmen in Lagos that the society had been excluded from the scheme of things by the government.
He said the contract for the Second Niger Bridge was not awarded to the NSE in spite of the fact that it designed the First Niger Bridge.
According to Mohammed, developed nations use indigenous engineers to advance their technology and economy.

Niger

Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State said 2.2 mil
lion children would be immunised against polio during the third round of Immunisation Plus campaign in the state.
Aliyu, who spoke at the inauguration of the campaign in Minna, said the vaccines had been sent to various cold chain stores in the state.
Represented by Alhaji Ahmed Ibeto, his Deputy, Aliyu said the personnel had been trained on how to tackle cases of rejections by parents and guardians.
He said the state government was committed to polio virus eradication through proactive measures and constant surveillance of its border areas.
“This ceremony is one of the strategies put in place to ensure that our communities are sensitised and encouraged to embrace the concept of preventive medicine in vaccination against child-killer diseases.

Ogun
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has ad
vised motorists to be safety conscious during the forthcoming Easter celebration.
The Itori Unit Commander, Mr Fatai Bakare, who spoke in an interview with newsmen in Ota, Ogun State, advised motorists to drive with care to avoid road crashes.
“Motorists should be safety conscious by not taking excessive alcohol while driving to their various destinations during the festive period,’’ he said.
Bakare warned motorists against over speeding, saying that most of the accidents were caused by over speeding.
“Motorists should not be in hurry to get to their destinations, because whether they speed or not, they will surely get to where they are going,“ he said.
The unit commander also urged motorists to comply with all the rules and regulations, in order to ensure safety of lives and property.

Plateau

Senator Gyang Pwajok, representing Plateau North, last
Sunday, said the people on the Plateau were in prayerful mood and asking God to choose good successor to Governor Jonah Jang come 2015.
The senator made the remark in an interview with newsmen in Jos, saying many politicians were jostling to succeed Jang in 2015.
“All manners of aspirants are springing up; that is natural, but we on the Plateau, have resolved to seek God’s intervention for the right direction.
“By popular consensus, Jang has done so much to Plateau, but the governor also knows that the true test of a successful administration is successful succession.
“Much premium is usually placed on the integrity of the succeeding administration because of the need to sustain the vision and accomplishments of the exiting government, so the current administration is taking extra caution to get it right.’’
Taraba
The President of the Southern Taraba Elders Forum, Mr
Stephen Nyampuri, has sued for peace among different ethnic and religious groups in the zone to foster development.
Nyampuri made the call in an interview with newsmen in Jalingo, recently.
He said that the call became necessary following the current wave of violence in four out of the five local government areas that made up the zone.
“We have many ethnic groups in this zone for so many years but we have been living together in peace.
“The sudden outbreak of violence in Wukari, Takum, Ibi and Donga is very strange and we call on our people to eschew violence and embrace peace to foster development,’’ he said.

Vice-President Namadi Sambo (right), in a handshake with the Chairman, Tansmmission Companty of Nigeria (TCN), Mr Ibrahim Waziri, at a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, recemtly. Photo:NAN

Vice-President Namadi Sambo (right), in a handshake with the Chairman, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Mr Ibrahim Waziri, at a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, recently. Photo:NAN

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HYPREP Reaffirms Support For Ogoni Youths …Organises Workshop For Undergraduates

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In pursuit of its strategic human capacity development initiatives, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has restated its commitment to supporting Ogoni youths to maximally benefit from its projects and programmes that align with their visions and aspirations.

The Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, who gave this indication during the second edition of the international career enhancement and employability workshop organised by the Project for undergraduates and fresh graduates of Ogoni ethnic nationality in Port Harcourt, assured the participants of its commitment to continually initiate programmes that support their visions and aspirations.

He noted that the workshop reaffirms the Project’s commitment to inclusiveness and continuous skills development, as strategic pillars in its efforts to restore and improve livelihoods in Ogoniland.

He said the workshop was aimed at equipping the Ogoni youths with relevant career skills and empower them with employability tools, to ensure that HYPREP’s gains extend beyond remediation into long-term transformations, stressing that the Project is committed to supporting their dreams.

”HYPREP is committed to supporting your dreams through targeted initiatives, such as this workshop and we will explore ways to empower you with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed.
I want to emphasise that this workshop is not just about enhancing your career prospects; it is also about building a community of young people and equipping you to make a positive impact in your communities. As you benefit from HYPREP’s interventions (and the experiences of the facilitator), I challenge you to take the message of peace and constructive engagement to your communities and live accordingly,” he said.

Zabbey further assured that HYPREP would continue to stand with Ogoni youths by supporting their aspirations through targeted workshops and broader livelihood initiatives that prioritise their development, noting that the Project believes in them and remains committed to creating platforms where their potential can be nurtured and realised.

The Project Coordinator enjoined them to continue to contribute to the success of HYPREP.

The second edition of the career enhancement and employability workshop had Dr Akanimo Odon and Dr Chioma Okonkwo as facilitators, while the participants were drawn from the four Ogoni local government areas.

Among other modules, participants at the two-day workshop were provided with tips on ways to explore opportunities in seemingly challenging situations, discover themselves, convert hobbies and interests into passion and profits through three career e-routes and understand the power of networks and partnerships.

Participants were also given useful nuggets, career resources of time and skills, and career resources of funding, especially how to access foreign scholarships and funding.

At the closing, HYPREP’s Director of Technical Services, Prof Damian-Paul Aguiyi, urged the participants to earnestly pursue their passions and commit to their dreams.

Meanwhile, the participants expressed gratitude to HYPREP for organising the workshop, which they described as impactful and transformative.

HYPREP has continued to be intentional in its efforts to prioritise human capacity development in Ogoni through such workshops and trainings. This year, the Project will be rolling out trainings in high demand skill areas like mechatronics, underwater welding, commercial diving, full-stack development and GIS, targeting the youths as major beneficiaries and giving them a fair head start and comparative advantage in a highly competitive environment.

 

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NIPR Practitioners Urge To Go Beyond Traditional Media Relations To Strategic Leadership Functions

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The Public Relations practitioners across Nigeria have been charged to go beyond the perceived roles of media relations and protocol services to strategic leadership functions that is crucial to shaping and transforming the nation.

 

In his message at this year’s (2025) World Public Relations Day, with the Theme: ” Building Bridges, Navigating Polarisation” In Port Harcourt, The National President of the Nigeria Institution of Public Relations Dr. Ike Neliaku expressed delight to address members and guests on this special day, pointing out that the day offers a an opportunity to reflect on the journey over six decades since Public Relations formally birthed in Nigeria.

 

He maintained that this year’s world Public Relations day gives opportunity to members to reflect on the actions and inactions towards the development of the profession and to boldly develop new frontiers for a greater institution.

 

The NIPR president explained that the values of Public Relations particularly in areas of fostering relationship, strengthening leadership and advancing good governance remain a key -through effective and goal- oriented communication.

 

Earlier, The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, (RSU) Prof. Isaac zep-Obipi being represented by the Deputy VC admin Prof. Victor Akujuru throw challenge to NIPR members to rebranding and portray the state in good light, standing that RSU remains a state owned institution that have not witness any strike in the passed fifteen years.

 

Also in his speech, the state chairman NIPR Rivers Chapter Rev. Francis Asuk described world Public Relations day as a day set aside to pay attention to the works of public relations globally indeed that relationship is important that the world is crying about in rebuilding relationship due to the collapsed of the value systems at family, society and world level of human existence.

” At the highest level of human existence relationship has become imperative for all practitioners to come together and build bridges to navigates those Polarisation” he said.

 

In a related development,the keynote speaker Rev (Fr.) Prof. Walter C.Ihejirika, said the media has a lot to do especially on its role of enlightenment to the public about the role and function as a key element in the development of a better society.

 

Prof. Ihejirika who is the Dean faculty of Communication and Media Studies , University of Port Harcourt, stressed that when media practitioners navigate on the area of strategic communications with a goal, then the public will be better informed and know that they have a responsibility for the large society, “because if the large society is not good, the organization cannot function effectively.”

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Alumni, Others Launch Campus Care Initiative In Port Harcourt

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The Madonna University Alumni Association Rivers State Chapter in partnership with Rotary Club of Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt Downtown and Nigerian Immigration Service have launched Campus Care Initiative at the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Rumuola Port Harcourt.

 

Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in the inaugural edition of the Campus Care Initiative, at Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic the Chairman of Madonna University Alumni Association Rivers State Chapter (MUAARIV) Dr Iheanyichukwu Wopara said that the program is aim to empowered the youth of Nigerians and also to give them the right direction in life.

 

He said Campus Care Initiative is a testament to the association commitment to giving back to the society and empowering the next generation of leaders.

 

According to him the program is designed it demands across all sectors, physical health, mental health, sexual health and even the environment adding that the focus of the Association is to give back to the society the best way they can.

 

” We have been carrying out different humanitarian activities and outreach which includes medical outreach and the girl child campaign.

 

” We gave academic support to three students and also three international passports, free medical outreach, pads to girl child and condoms to the boy child and there is also introduction to ICT training that will commence soon in the campus, “he said.

Kiadum Edookor

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