Niger Delta
Oshiomhole Assures On Sports Dev
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has expressed his determination to ensure that the state regains its pride of place in sports in the country.
The Governor made the pledge at the flag-off of the reconstruction of the Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City at the weekend.
The Governor who expressed concern at the current decline in sports in the state, said the state, as part of the Old Bendel State, always occupied the first position in organised sports competitions in the country.
To regain the top spot, Oshiomhole said that facilities at the Ogbe Stadium would be updated to world standards, pointing out that sports is a potent weapon to bring unity to the country.
He said the pitch would be laid with astro turf, known as FIFA turf and that on completion, the stadium would be capable of hosting Grade A FIFA matches and other international sports competitions. Earlier, the Project Consultant, Chief Mike Itemuagbor had assured the Governor that the FIFA turf would be laid with pipes to drain out water so that the turf would not be flooded.
He assured that the work would be completed on schedule.
In another development, Deputy President, National Union of Petroleum and Gas, (NUPENG) Eddy Ossai has called for maximum co-operation with the Governor Oshiomhole led administration in Edo State . Speaking with newsmen in Benin, Comrade Ossai who is also vice chairman , Nigeria Labour Congress , Edo State Chapter, observed that the Edo workers are privileged to have the comrade Governor, at the helm of affairs. Urging the workers to discard dissenting voices who are condemning the demolition of illegal structures upon by the state government, he noted that he was a victim of the exercise but had to concede for the overall development of the state.
“We have been in Edo state for 30yrs now and we have not seen any government taken any bold step in terms of what the governor is doing,’’ Ossai noted The labour leader appeal to the Federal workers in the state to comply with the PAYE tax, saying without which there can be no meaniful development in the state.
Comrade Ossai who also decried the raising wave of crime in the country, called on stake holders, political leaders and traditional rulers to join forces with the security agents to combat the menace.
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.
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