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Re-Union Of Former GGSS Old Girls

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joy and memories  relieved when batch  1983 old students of former Government Girls Secondary School,  Harbour  Road, Port Harcourt (now Methodist  Girls High School) re-united  after 30 years of graduation.
The old students specifically  held  the occasion to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their graduation from the once famous institution that produced  several notable women that are useful to  society and parade high credentials. It  was indeed a happy  re-union  as the old girls returned to their alma mater united in one and determined to strengthen their bond fellowship.
The two days programme started with a visitation to the school, led by the President of the body, Marther Frank Alli, and the co-ordination, Mrs Ibinabo Ogolo, where some  items were donated to equip the home economics  laboratory.
Presenting the items, which  included  a 6-burner gas cooker,a-4-burner  gas cooker, and a giant fridge, the president said “the gesture was a mark of gratitude to the citadel that made them, and their  little way of encouraging the students to excel in their practical home management exams.”
Addressing the students and management of the school, the president said the students should take their studies seriously as the effort they put  in at this stage  of their education would determine what they would become tomorrow. She  pointed  out that  “the girl-child is very beneficial  to herself and the society, when she  acquires functional education”
Alli, who is a surveyor by profession, also called  for synergy  between government and missionary schools management as a strategy to consolidate educational development, she reasoned that “the  synergy would enhance greater accessibility of the  less privileged and   vulnerable in the society to education”, and noted that the society would be better for it, as destitution and other forms of social nuisance would  be  minimised. “In her response, the principal of the school, Elder Edna Okpo, thanked the ex-students for their  concern and sense of gratitude. The principal who appealed to other old Girls of the  institution to borrow a leaf from the 1985, batch, assured that the facilities provided would be used judiciously.
She  disclosed that  management of missionary schools were confronted with fundamental  challenges on assuming authority over the  schools, as the needed standard  had  to be  instilled and consolidated. She  assured that “standard would not be  compromised, as the authorities are putting everything in place to ensure that infrastructure is upgraded    and the needed incentive is provided to attain institutional objectivities”.
Speaking to The Tide, the senior prefect of the school, Woyimmiebi Austine,  thanked  the old girls for their visit, and stated that the visit would inspire the  students to work harder to attain  academic  success, as well as become great in life.
The visiting Old Girls were conducted round the school on facility   inspection, and they recalled with nolstagia,  their days when as growing girls, they operated under strict institutional  rules.
They  recalled the principal’s  reprimand and  the  attendant  punishment  they had to face over their  misdemenour.
There was also obvious disparities in the mode of carriage  within the period under discourse, 1983  to 2013. A cursory, analysis of the students’ composition in recent times, revealed that while  in the 80s, there was a mixed grill, where mature students, shared passion  with juveniles, it is a different ball game now, as the students are mostly juveniles  at their  most fundamental and effective age of learning.
The school principal said the concept “was to catch them young  and instill  the objectives  of morality and excellence in the students as they grow up to  face greater challenges in life”.
The last second  and last   day of  the visit  was marked  by a dinner party held at  Delta Hotels, Port Harcourt, where the old Girls gathered to relive the fun of yester years. The  officiating  minister, Pastor Soye Young  Itiye, directed  the minds of the celebrants to the fact that  they had attained their feat through God’s grace, pointing   out that not all those  who started with them were alive to tell their story. Pastor Itiye  urged  the celebrants  to  always hold on to God to carry them through the trials and exigencies of life, and commended their sense of bond  and fellowship.
It was all jubilation as the  celebrants fondled  and bantered  with their  individual impressions of their days at ‘Harbour Road” amidst childhood fantasies  and the  limitless  elations of youth. They danced in nimbled feet to the tunes of soothing  old time melodies.
The array of delectable ladies, comprising media executives, captains of industries , and distinguished  professionals, had  an exclusive dinner party. It was learnt  that the decision was to have a replay of life the way it  used to be 30 years back, while other members of their families would participate in subsequent celebrations.
Speaking  with The Tide the coordinator of the group, Mrs Ibinabo Ogolo, said old girls now scattered across the globe were able to meet again 30  years after  graduation. She  said some of them were actually meeting again  for the first  time after  30 years, and called for stronger ties among them to be able to make a collective impact on society, especially in the encouragement of the younger generation . Highlight of the celebration was the cutting of the anniversary cake.

 

Taneh Beemene

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Nigeria Deserves Stylish, Sophisticated Designs-Igiebor Daddy Lucky

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IVY-K Fashion by Igiebor Daddy Lucky, a Nigerian-born designer now based in the UK, has launched the latest menswear line, Dapper Man.
One of the collection’s strengths is its classic, clean aesthetic. Dapper Man delivers sharp, structured suits in a timeless black and white color scheme that exudes a sense of luxury and professionalism. The use of high-quality fabrics like wool and silk ensures that the suits not only look high-end but also feel luxurious to the wearer. The designer’s focus on detail is evident in the meticulous tailoring, with fitted blazers and crisp trousers forming the foundation of the collection.
Where IVY-K Fashion shines is in the subtle yet elegant touches. The inclusion of beads as embellishments on lapels and cuffs adds a unique flair, blending traditional craft with modern tailoring. This nod to African heritage gives the collection a distinct identity, offering something more personal and culturally significant than your standard menswear line.
However, despite the elegance of the Dapper Man collection, there is a lingering sense of missed opportunity. The black-and-white color palette, while classic, feels overly safe. In a fashion landscape where bold colors and daring patterns often make the strongest impact, the collection could benefit from incorporating more vibrant hues or experimenting with unconventional fabrics. Pushing the envelope with color or texture could elevate these designs from simply elegant to truly memorable.
In addition, while the tailoring of the blazers and trousers is immaculate, the collection lacks a sense of playfulness or modern edge that many contemporary menswear lines are embracing. The suits are undoubtedly stylish, but the collection as a whole leans heavily on tradition. Experimenting with asymmetrical cuts, bold patterns, or even layering could add an exciting dimension to Dapper Man. The challenge is to maintain the sleek sophistication of the collection while infusing it with a fresh, innovative spirit.
Another area that could use improvement is the overall cohesion of the collection. While the suits are well-crafted, there is a feeling of repetition across the pieces. More variation in design, such as different lapel styles, pocket configurations, or even bolder accessories, would give the collection greater diversity and visual interest.
In conclusion, Dapper Man by Igiebor Daddy Lucky showcases the designer’s strong grasp of classic tailoring and elegant design, but to truly capture the attention of a broader audience, IVY-K Fashion would benefit from more daring choices. By infusing the collection with bold colors, unexpected textures, and a more modern edge, Dapper Man could move from a well-crafted line to a trendsetting force in men’s fashion. With such a solid foundation, there’s no doubt that Igiebor Daddy Lucky has the potential to lead his brand toward greater heights

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Women Can Curb Indecent Dressing

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The trend of indecent dressing all in the name of fashion is fast becoming a norm in our generation and society at large. Most married women embrace this fashion as competition with single ladies.
Different scholars have given an in depth insight about dressing as a tool of communication.  Non-verbal communication has been asserted  as the communication between people by the means of signs or symbols.  It conveys what we wish to disseminate to the public as either intentionally or not.
According to Paul Ekman and Michael Argyle, communication is carried out through what has been classified as “Presentational Code”.  He listed nine codes of non-verbal communication, as body contact, facial expression, gestures, postures, eye movement, proximity, orientation, head nods and appearance.
This, being stated, married and single ladies should understand that their mode of dressing is communicative be it directly or indirectly as such body parts we call “private” are now being made public because of the trends or wearing of transparent dresses and this in turn calls on the attention of men who are weak and prone to illicit thoughts thus, resulting to most rape cases in our society.
This indecent dressing by most ladies has denied many their future husbands.  The truth is that a man is attracted to his kind; his desires in marriage.  It is often asserted that decency and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder, yet,  in trending times of this 21st century, dress code  and fashion in nudity form is gaining popularity.
This has become complicated as most men tend to toggle between their emotions (lust) and sanity (rationality) in terms of marriage, thereby setting a wrong foundation upon which most marriages are consummated.
On the other hand, most married women have embraced the trend of indecent dressing nipping it on the state of it being the choice dressing, approved by their spouses, leaving society with the question of what “responsible” man would prefer that the secrecy of the benefit of his marital vow has become the centre of attraction and viewership by the general public.
Hence, communicating with their dressing gas given licence to every male gender who is interested or attracted to what they see to make unsolicited sexual passes at them, which might be considered embarrassing.
At this juncture, it is important to state that ladies should  dress decently knowing that they are the epitome of nation-building, they are nation-builders, character moulders and pacesetters not just in the lives of their families but to the society at large.
In most occasions, there are no clear border lines between the married women and the single ladies because of the rate of scanty dressing which has close the gap of differences.
Women and girls should embrace this call awakening to decent mode of dressing.  Dresses that are meant to be worn indoors should remain indoors.
It is worrisome to see ladies wear shorts that are supposed to be worn in the living room on the streets without shame.  This is an awakening call to our ladies, married and singles that the opposite sex do not expose their private body parts for the public.  Sometimes, the ladies go about in the streets without wearing brazziers as to showcase their nipples.
The society should be sanitised of the menace  of indecent dressing that is lurking and taking over the entire nooks and crannies of the society and the nation at large.
Let it be known that he or she is addressed in the manner he or she is dressed.  There may be no room for a second impression.  To the single ladies,  your dressing decently will not stop you from meeting your Mr Right rather,  it will increase your stake and place you on the list of most valued women in the society.
Dressing speaks louder than words.

Kate Chisom Isiocha
Isiocha is an OND final year student of Temple Gate Polytechnic.

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NWAPDI Launches Home Farming Scheme For Women In Okrika

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A non-governmental group,  Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progressive Development Initiative (NWAPDI), has taken it’s sensitization programme on home grown farming to women in Okrika Local Government Area.
The body which started in April, 2024 in Rivers State is boasting of huge grassroot followership and is planning a green revolution.
The Rivers State Coordinator, Barrister Ngozi Ajayi, who disclosed this in Okrika, last Thursday, said the programme would change the fortunes of women farmers and their families.
Ajayi was joined by  local government coordinators from Etche, Okrika, Emohua, and Omuma, at Ibaka Town, Okrika, to inaugurate 12-member Ward Coordinators of NWAPDI in the area.
Ajayi stated that since July, when the local government coordinators of NWAPDI were inaugurated, the body which aims to boost food sufficiency and arm women with skills in agro-production, had grown in followership, especially among the women folk.
She commended women in Okrika for the interest they had shown in the scheme, adding that she was impressed with the huge turnout and participation.
Shortly after inaugurating the 12 Ward Coordinators, Ajayi charged the women to exploit the opportunities provided by NWAPDI.
She reiterated that the body had come to stay as a way of  improving the wellbeing of women who, most times, were providers in their families.
“We want all of you to go back to your families and tell your people that whatever space you have, utilize it for subsistence farming.
“As you can see, the body is made up of lawyers, lecturers, teachers, and women in different sectors. The essence is to call attention on the need for women to collaborate together so their voices will be heard.
“Women are the major backbone in the agric sector, and if their efforts are harnessed to impact on the nation’s food production, their impact can go far,”she said.
With NWAPDI on board, she expressed optimism that the plight of women farmers would be reduced, such that all government and international support would get to the grassroots.
Also speaking, NWAPDI Coordinator in Okrika Local Government  Area, Prof. Nene Jamabo, a professor of Aqua Culture at the University of Port Harcourt, had  expressed delight over the interest shown by women in the LGA, saying with cluster farming, women would be empowered more than before.
“What we intend to do is Cluster Farming, and it’s  a whole lot of value chain. We want every woman to put food on their table.
“In Okrika we have observed that most of the women are into crafts, so we will combine cluster with integrated farming- to create a chain; some will be farming, some will be processing and others will be into marketing”, she said.
In her speech, the Chairperson, Caretaker Committee of Okrika Local Government Council, Mrs Gold Okujagu, who was represented by the Secretary of the Council, expressed satisfaction with the initiative.
She described NWAPDI as timely and very crucial to the current economic challenges in the country.
She explained that in an era of processed foods, the initiative would encourage women to grow organic foods.
She urged every woman to engage in subsistence farming at any level to reduce hazardous things that were being consumed as food.
Speaking after the inauguration, the Ward 2 Coordinator, Mrs Ibiere Williams, expressed gratitude to the Rivers State and Okrika Local Government Coordinators for organizing the programme.
Mrs Williams, who is of Ngeme-Biri, a civil servant, observed that many women from different parts of Okrika attended the programme, which indicated the readiness on their part to end food scarcity in the area.
“We saw many women from different parts of Okrika. That means we are ready to farm and see what we can gain. We appreciate the organisers, and they really encouraged us. We learned that there are so many ways for planting since we do not have much land in Okrika. Our women were happy.
“We are given these items free to plant in broken buckets, nylon and bags due to scarcity of land in the area. We were taught that sand mixed with fresh fish intestine can serve as manure. This was very educative. If we practice what we were taught, in the next one year, there will be food sufficiency in Okrika”, she said.
In her comments, a member of NWAPDI, Mrs Felicia Barasin, a business woman from Bulome-Biri stated that the programme was good and timely as many families were finding it difficult to feed because of the harsh economy.
Highlight of the occasion was the administration of oaths to the Ward Coordinators of the local government area by the Legal Officer, Ibiwari Maureen Waribo.
Also, the award of certificates and recognition of executive members of NWAPDI Okrika LGA by the State Coordinator. The EXCO include Vice Coordinator, Dr. Ibinabo Ogolo; Secretary, Ms. Constance Kalio; Treasurer, Mrs. Sime Loveday; and Public Relations Officer, Mrs Roseline Orupabo.
Cassava stems, okro, and vegetable seeds were shared amongst the women after the training section.
Over 500 women from Okrika Local Government Area attended the programme.
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