Niger Delta
Bayelsa To Renovate NYSC Camp
The dilapidated structures at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Kaiama, headquarters of the kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State will soon be renovated as the state government has promise a life line to the camp.
Not satisfied with the condition of the structures, the Secretary to the State Government, Alabo Gideon Ekeuwe who is also the chairman of the NYSC Governing Board in the state, said government is going to take proactive actions to ensure that the camp was going to be renovated to make the structures look modern.
Alabo Ekeuwei who was represented by Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Corps Member’s Affair, Mr Lawrence Ikati gave the assurance during the passing out ceremony of the 2011 ‘Batch C’ corps members, that this would be done before the next orientation course
Ekeuwei stressed that the state would continue to ensure that the scheme received the desired attention.
Also speaking the Commissioner for Education, Tuemi Asuka underscored the importance of corps members describing them as veritable agents of transformation of the state.
He said corps members have aided in the transformation of the education sector of the state and that plans have reached an advanced stage to deploy them to various agricultural fields in the next planting season.
“Some huge sums or money for loans are to be distributed to local farmers in all the local government Area of the state. You will therefore be expected to work closely with such beneficiaries of the agricultural loans to ensure the success of the laudable initiative aimed primarily at boosting food production and to eradicate poverty in the state,” he said.
In his address, the state coordinator NYSC Bayelsa State, Abada Okpiroro said the scheme was established 38 years ago to respond to serious national problems emanating from the unfortunate 30-month civil war.
Among other things, the scheme was set up to engender the spirit of oneness, reconciliation and national cohesion among the diverse groups that make up the country.
“No one can today talk of National unity or rural development without mentioning the NYSC scheme you have just been enlisted into had become a household name and a channel of youthful intelligence, zeal, energy and skills for national development” he stated.
The Rivers State Commissioner for Urban Development and Physical Planning, Rt Hon Evans Bipi, has eulogised Gen Gabriel Asabuja over his recent birthday celebration in Port Harcourt.
Bipi said Asabuja is worth celebrating following his numerous contributions and support to the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
He described Asabuja as a strong pillar of governance in Rivers State, adding that the Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning is happy working with him.
He noted that Asabuja’s position as a team leader of the Ministry’s taskforce has been amazing, saying the Ministry is proud associating with him.
The former lawmaker hinted that since Asabuja assumed office as leader of the taskforce, the Ministry has witnessed tremendous improvement.
Bipi said the Ministry will always stand by him to ensure that the dreams of the Governor Fubara-led government are achieved.
On his part, the celebrant, Gen Gabriel Asabuja expressed gratitude to God and the Commissioner for the honour done him.
Gen Asabuja also commended Governor Fubara for his tremendous and good leadership in the State, saying his group will continue to give the Governor maximum support in order to achieve more for Rivers people.
Gen Asabuja described Rt Hon Evans Bipi as one of the best brains working with the Governor, saying under Bipi, the Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning has shown capacity to leverage on the Governor’s mantra of Rivers First.
He said both the personnel of the Ministry, the Directors and adhoc staff are happy with his style of leadership.
The Joint Provincial Council, East of the Niger, Anglican Communion, held its 2025 Annual General Meeting at St. Michael’s Church, Rumuomasi Deanery, Diocese of Evo from Saturday 15th — Sunday 16th February, 2025.
The meeting which had the theme, “Kept By His Mercies”, with text from Lamentations 3:22-23, had the Archbishops, Bishops, their wives, Chancellors, Financial Secretaries and Synod Clerical Secretaries of the 58 Dioceses as delegates.
At the opening ceremony on Saturday, the Dean of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and Chairman of the Council, Most Rev Blessing Enyindah, charged delegates to stay focused and committed to the matters for discussion and implement decisions reached for the growth of the Church in the region and the advancement of the business of God’s Kingdom.
Most Rev Enyindah, who is also the Archbishop of the Niger Delta Province and Bishop of the Diocese of Ikwerre, lauded the Diocese of Evo for the giant strides recorded in just 15 years of existence while tasking the leadership not to rest on its oars but to strive further to complete the work of the Kingdom in their hands.
Addressing the council in his welcome address, the Bishop of the Diocese of Evo and host of the Joint Council, The Rt Rev Innocent Ordu, welcomed the delegates, and reminded them that the theme is apt and fit as it reminds the Church of God’s inexplicable and instructible mercy towards mankind, which supersedes His righteous judgements.
Bishop Ordu further lamented the many challenges bedeviling the country, such as skyrocketing cost of living, ravaging sicknesses and ailments, proliferation of harmful drugs, natural disasters, high level corruption in public offices, inept political leadership, amongst others, which he said could not consume mankind because of God’s mercies.
In their separate speeches, delegates saluted the Diocese of Evo for willingly accepting to host the council and the comfort they enjoyed during their stay.
Earlier, the council appointed the Synod’s Clerical Secretary of the Diocese of Evo, Rev (Canon) (Dr) Ebenezer Owhor as the Assistant Secretary of the Joint Council.
Also, before the commencement of plenary, the women of St. Michael’s Church, Rumuomasi Deanery thrilled delegates to good traditional tunes and dance steps while His Royal Highness Eze( Sir) Raymond Chinda led the chiefs and elders of Rumuomasi community in Oropotoma Kingdom, to appreciate the council for choosing the community to host the meeting.
They solicited for prayers of peace, unity and development from the council.
The meeting ended on Sunday evening while the Archbishops and Bishops worshipped in various churches in the Diocese of Evo.