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Utilise Digital Space, UPWA Boss Tasks Women
As women worldwide recently celebrated International Women’ s Week , the President of the University of Port Harcourt Women Association (UPWA), Dr. Udeme Georgewill Owunari, has called on members of the association to utilise the enormous potentials in the digital space.
Owunari, who made the call during the celebration of the International Women’s Week in Port Harcourt said the good fight of lending helping hands to others is sacrosanct.
She noted that as a way of achieving this , UPWA members were enrolled to improve their knowledge of digital innovation and technological advancement which, she said, would create jobs for the women in the future.
The wife of the Vice Chancellor of University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) further indicated that on assumption of office, UPWA women were engaged in a workshop on how to access educational platforms online in order to get certificates from reputable institutions across the globe in their comfort homes, stressing that several conferences abound which would afford them ample opportunity to improve their skills aimed at balancing their work lives with their careers.
According to her, this year’ s International Women’s Week celebration, themed : ‘Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality’ is timely and aimed at highlighting the struggle of women the world over to enable them to speak up about themselves.
She said “the role of innovation and technological advancement cannot be over-emphasised in promoting gender equality and meeting the healthy developmental needs of women and the girl child”.
According to her, “report shows that women make up half of the population of the world which portrays that fewer women have access to the internet than the men, hence the trend should be addressed”.
Owunari said via technological advancement, women can have access and share experiences, get useful advice from fellow women within Nigeria and beyond, which, according to her, has made the world a global village.
She urged women and girls, who are scared of using the digital space to have a rethink and toe the line of embracing it.
She hinted that embracing it to harness their development and build businesses and carry out research ,as well as get healthy app and fitness remain worthwhile.
Owunari also urged the women to be mindful of cyber bullying ,hacking amongst other evils associated with it ,saying it is time the authorities act fast to make digital space safer for women.
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Rivers Political Crisis: IYC Warns of Dire Consequences Amid Impeachment Threats Against Gov Fubara

As tensions continue to mount following the current political crisis in Rivers State, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Zone, has warned on the potential fallout from the ongoing impeachment threats against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The IYC, Eastern Zone, in a communiqué jointly signed by Chairman Comrade Ibiso Harry and Secretary Hon. John Amos Benjamin, emphasized that any attempt to destabilize the government could have dire consequences for the state’s stability and the welfare of Rivers people.
They called for dialogue and peaceful resolutions, urging all parties involved to prioritize the welfare of the citizens over political maneuvering.
In the communiqué, IYC accused former Governor Nyesom Wike and the Martin Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly of exacerbating the ongoing political crisis in the state.
They claimed that Wike’s persistent efforts to control the state’s resources have led to a political crisis that threatens the very fabric of Rivers State governance.
“The bone of contention in this crisis is the desperate attempt by the FCT Minister to maintain control over the state’s resources, which Governor Fubara has firmly resisted,” stated Comrade Ibiso Harry, who read the communiqué.
He went on: “Fubara’s mantra, ‘Rivers money for Rivers people,’ clearly reflects his commitment to prioritizing the welfare of our citizens.”
The group further warned that the stoppage of federal revenue allocation to the state would lead to severe repercussions for civil servants and jeopardize crucial services in healthcare and education.
“We have supported every governor of Rivers State in the past, and we demand the same respect for Governor Fubara to complete his two terms.
“Our people have sacrificed too much in the name of political loyalty, and we will not stand idly by as these attempts threaten our collective future”, the IYC declared.
The group called for dialogue and cooperation among political leaders, urging them to resolve differences without resorting to dubious political tactics.
They warned that should such attempts to impeach Fubara continue, those responsible would face the consequences of their actions, potentially leading to a breakdown of law and order in the state.
As the political tensions rise, the IYC expressed appreciation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intervention thus far, calling for further support to ensure that democracy prevails in Rivers State.
The communiqué concluded with a call for unity among all ethnic groups in the state, asserting their unwavering support for Governor Fubara and his administration.
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