The Chairman of Omuma Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Promise Reginald has inaugurated an 11- man scholarship education board headed by Dr Bigman Nwala.
Hon Reginald, while inaugurating the board at a brief ceremony held at the chairman’s chamber at Eberi on Wednesday, charged  them to be fair and  apolitical in the discharge of their duties.
He stated that his administration is committed to ensuring that the local government area improves the education standard of the people.
He urged them to ensure that every student of the local government origin is given equal opportunity, both the children of the poor and the rich, adding that the desire of his administration is to see that the people of Omuma are not educationally backwards.
According to him, the scholarship scheme is open to all students of Omuma origin who have gained admission into any institutions of higher learning, stressing that the essence is to ensure that his  administration leaves a legacy and also encourages the youths who will take after them to be educated.
The chairman told the board that from now till December this year, the council will be sending three Omuma students to United Kingdom on over seas scholarship, and  announced that the scholarship scheme will take  off immediately with 10 beneficiaries.
He congratulated them on their appointments and urged them to be transparent and fair in all their dealings, stressing that they were chosen based on their track records and as well as their efforts to advance education in the area.
Earlier in his acceptance speech, the Chairman of the board,Dr Bigman Nwala thanked the chairman for the confidence reposed in them, and assured him that they will work towards realising the objectives of the board.

By: Akujobi Amadi

A philanthropist, Elder For-tune Obi has launched   a new book, The Art of Succession to the reading public.
The  book, co-authored by  Mr Okah Ewah Edede, a renowned writer was launched  as part of the weeklong activities to mark the silver jubilee birthday celebration of Engr Fortune Obi.
The occasion which was held in Port Harcourt on Friday  attracted people from all walks of life including the academia, politicians, oil and gas industry players as well as labour union organisations
Speaking at the occasion,the celebrant, Dr Obi who was elated with the presence of the cream of the society, averred  that the gathering was to celebrate the culmination of tireless dedication, unyielding passion , and visionary efforts, which have given birth to his remarkable literary work.
According to him, The Art Of  Succession is more than a book, a masterful guide, meticulously crafted roadmap and an indispensable resource for  navigating the slippery shorelines of succession planning, stressing that  the book offers invaluable wisdom and actionable strategies to illuminate whether you are a trailblazing entrepreneur, a business leader or someone intent on crafting a legacy that endures.
He promised to use the proceeds from the book launch to give back to the society and empower four less-privileged schools in Etche Local Government Area of the State, saying, “let me use this opportunity to inform you that whatever fund that is generated from this book launch will be going back to the society by providing educational support to four less- previledged schools in Etche LGA and probably any adjourning ethnicity in Rivers State. In the following days, you shall duly be informed when this target is accomplished.”
The chief launcher, the  Senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District, Senator Allwell Onyesoh, represented by his Special Adviser on General Purpose,Dr Kingsley Chioma commended the author for his deliberate efforts to put together the book that reveals his life experiences  with the intent to stir and encourage people, stressing that much lessons are embeded in the book.
He opined that life  hurdles and challenges  vary, adding that the book interfaces every aspect of human endeavors ,  be it politics, religion, business and other human endeavors.
The book reviewer, Prof Ken Nweke  said the book is a thorough mannual that explores the complex procedure of guaranteeing continuity and promoting expansion within organisations, noting that the theoretical and practical components of succession planning are covered in the book with exceptional depth and clarity , making it a timely contributions.
“With his extensive knowledge and expertise,Engr Fortune Obi,provides readers with insightful information about the essential elements of succession planning”, he said.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Corps members have been enjoined to promote, preach and practise the culture of peace and in doing so, emulate the virtues of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as an icon of peace.
The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Council, Hon. Israel Aposi stated this yesterday at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Nonwa-Gbam, Tai when he addressed the 2024 Batch C Stream II corps members.
He charged the corps members whom he joined to observe the inter-platoon cultural carnival to respect the culture of the people of their host community and live in peace with them.
Continuing, the highly elated council boss further expressed deep admiration for the corps members’ ingenuity to package the rich cultural heritage of ethnic groups outside of their own, stating that from what he saw on display, Nigeria will be great again if peace, love, mutual understanding, tolerance and respect for one another thrive in the country.
Welcoming the chairman to the camp, the State Coordinator of NYSC, Rivers State, Mr. Moses Oleghe appreciated him immensely for the visit, first, to motivate and inspire the corps members and secondly, to witness firsthand, the beauty and creativity of corps members as well as the positive energy they put into packaging the NYSC inter-platoon cultural carnival.
He used the occasion to enjoin the corps members to be a source of light in the various communities they are to serve by promoting decent cultural practices among the people.
At the end of the inter-platoon cultural carnival competition, Platoon 3 emerged first position; Platoon 10, second position; and Platoon 7, third position.