Rivers

500 Youths To Benefit From Khana Digital Literacy Training

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5 months ago

August 12, 2024

The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Khana Local Government Council, Amb. Marvin Yobana, has said 500 youths in the area will benefit from the First Phase of the Khana Youths Digital Literacy Training programme.
Amb. Yobana disclosed this at the launching of Khana Digital Literacy programme at the Khana Local Government administrative office in Bori last Friday.
He said the programme will provide training in various areas, including cyber security, computer graphics, computer literacy, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship.
The council chairman said, “The first phase of the programme will empower 500 Ogoni youths from Khana LGA and provide them with training in advanced ICT”.
According to him, the literacy programme is meant to equip the youths of the local government with the requisite ICT knowledge and skills required to compete in the global digital economy.
Yobana emphasised the significance of ICT skills in today’s digital age, urging the beneficiaries to approach the training with utmost seriousness and dedication.
“As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, ICT literacy is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for socio-economic development”, he said.
He expressed his commitment to bridging the digital divide in Khana LGA, and empowering the youth with the skills required to thrive in the modern workforce.
He also assured that successful candidates would be provided take-off grants.
The Council chairman, therefore, urged the youths in the local government area to take full advantage of the ICT skills by accessing and registering online for the literacy programme @ www.khanayouthdlp.com.ng
“You must take full advantage of the programme and actively engage in the training sessions as there are lots of benefits. The knowledge gained would not only benefit you, but also contribute to the development of Khana Local Government Area.
“My administration is a transparent one. We are going to provide take-off grants for successful beneficiaries”, Yobana said.
In their separate reactions, President of Khana Post Graduate Students Association, Akeere Suanu and President, National Union of Khana Students, University of Port Harcourt Chapter, Simeon Paul LeeleeBari, commended Amb. Yobana, saying the programme will enhance their employability and entrepreneurial opportunities in the digital age.
Some of the beneficiaries also expressed their gratitude to the chairman for the opportunity, promising to make good use of the programme.
They acknowledged the importance of ICT skills in enhancing their employability and contributions to the development of their communities.
The Khana Youths Digital Literacy Programme is a testament to Yobana’s dedication to human capital development and his vision for a digitally inclusive Khana LGA.

Rivers

JONAPWD Elections: Commissioner Inaugurates 5-Man Committee

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9 hours ago

January 10, 2025

The Tide

The Rivers State Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Mr. Ilamu Arugu, has inaugurated a 5-man electoral committee to oversee the forth-coming elections of the Joint Association of Persons Living with Disabilities in the State (JONAPWD).

Members of the committee were carefully selected from five clusters, representing various categories of persons with disabilities, including visually and hearing impaired, spinal cord injury, physically challenged, and persons with albinism, to ensure that the electoral process is inclusive.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held in his office in Port-Harcourt, Mr. Arugu emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and fairness in the electoral process and charged the committee members to “conduct the election with integrity, impartiality, and the fear of God”.

The Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Commissioner also tasked the committee with developing a comprehensive plan for the election within two weeks and to report any challenges they encounter within the same timeframe to ensure prompt solutions to facilitate a seamless election.

In his acceptance speech, the newly appointed Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Mr. Nwankwo Ndubuisi, expressed his gratitude to the Commissioner on behalf of his colleagues for entrusting them with the mandate and pledged to work tirelessly to ensure a free, fair, and credible electoral process.

“I’d like to thank the Commissioner for this opportunity, and I assure him that we’ll work diligently to ensure a successful election”, the Chairman said.

Mr. Ndubuisi also thanked his colleagues for their support and cooperation, saying, “We’re dedicated to making this election a reality, and we’ll work together to achieve our goal”.

This inauguration marks a crucial milestone in addressing the leadership vacuum created by the expiration of Mr. Kie Obomanu’s tenure as Chairman of JONAPWD.

A statement by the Head of Press, Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Martha Igbiks, said, “the Ministry’s initiative is a welcome development which demonstrates its commitment to promoting inclusivity, transparency, and accountability in governance, ensuring that persons with disabilities have a voice and are actively involved in the decision-making process”.

Rivers

Orazi Gas Explosion: 3 Confirmed Dead

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9 hours ago

January 10, 2025

The Tide

Three persons have been confirmed dead in the Orazi Gas explosion in Port Harcourt , Rivers State, which occurred last weekend.

Recall that the Rivers State Government confirmed that 16 persons were initially admitted into the hospital as a result of the explosion.

According to information, the dead, which include a father and two of his daughters, were among those receiving treatment at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH).

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt, saying the 16 survivors from the incident were carried immediately to the RSUTH.

She also confirmed that some of them were in critical conditions when they were taken there.

“In fact, we are currently managing 16 patients that arose from the explosion at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital.

“They have various degrees of burns and thankfully we have a highly specialized unit that is providing expert attention and care to the patients”, she said.

Dr. Oreh said the explosion took place in a residential area without proper guidelines.

“The gas explosion took place in a residential area without adherent to guidelines on how gas cylinders that are commercialized should be operated.

“This is definitely beyond the ministry of health and that emphasizes the fact of what we call social determinants of health and so we work very closely with other ministries”she said.

She also said the Rivers State Government, through the various ministries, is carrying out activities with the view to streamlining the activities of such service providers so that clear guidelines are communicated to them to ensure that the lives of and property of the people of Rivers state is protected.

John Bibor

Rivers

Commissioner Commends Gov Over Support For Ministry

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9 hours ago

January 10, 2025

The Tide

The Rivers State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon Isreal Lebura Ngbuelo, has commended the State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, over the practical steps taken and support given to the ministry during the just-concluded Abuja International Carnival, 2024.

Hon Ngbuelo made the commendation during the Ministry’s Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the State’s achievement as the over all best State at the just-concluded Abuja International Carnival, 2024, held at the Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG), Passover Parish in Port Harcourt.

He expressed gratitude to God for the support given to the ministry by the State Governor, noting that it contributed to the success of the Ministry at the Carnival.

“We are here to thank God for success He accorded us at the just-concluded Abuja International Carnival, 2024.

“We left Rivers State with over 700 contingent and emerged as the over all best winner for the Abuja International Carnival, 2024.

” We are here also to thank God for the staff of the Ministry and the peace in the Ministry, which increased us as a people and we can attest to it that by the grace of God we have a Governor that has passion for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

“That we came back without any injury is a thing of joy”, Hon Ngbuelo stated.

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barr. Tomonialadieokuma Ishmael, said the Ministry organized the Thanksgiving Service to express gratitude to God for successful outing at the Abuja International Carnival.

He said the success of the Ministry at the event was another landmark for the state, adding that it was not the first time the ministry has been the over all best in the tournament, noting that “the peace in the State has been showcased to the entire world, not just Nigeria, that Rivers State is rich in culture and Tourism.

“We went to Abuja and emerged champions, so we are happy for State and for the ministry”, Barr Ishmael said.

Kiadum Edookor