Rivers
Dep Gov Harps On Reading Culture
Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. Ipalibo Harry- Banigo, has identified lack of reading culture amongst the youth as one of the factors militating against the growth of quality education in the country.
The Deputy Governor stated this at the launching of a book titled, “Joy of the Believers- Excellent Grace and Mercy of God” in Port Harcourt.
Dr. Banigo, who was represented by her Senior Special Adviser on Legal Matters, Mr. Ishmael Blue-Jack, said the Nigerian society is facing the challenge of a non-reading population and therefore cannot fully harness the benefits of development.
She commended the author for writing an inspirational book that would be of immense value to generations yet unborn, adding that his exemplary life style has enabled him to attain a significant height in society today.
Dr. Banigo noted that the book has enough lessons that can shape morals and influence the life style of believers positively.
Chairman of the occasion, Sir M.N.K Tamuno, said knowledge of God brings joy to believers and urged Christians to live a life worthy of emulation.
In his welcome address, author of the book, Venerable Emmanuel Tamuno Siki Fiberesima, said he was inspired to write the book because of his passion towards believers who are faced with diverse needs and challenges in their Christian lives.
Rivers
100 Days: Omuma Council Boss Lists Achievements
The Chairman of Omuma Local Government Council in Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Promise Reginald, has given his scorecard in the first 100 days of his administration.
Reginald was elected on October 6, 2024 under the platform of All People’s Party (APP) alongside 21 other Council chairmen in the State, with the exclusion of Etche Local Government Council chairman, Dr. Uzodinma Nwafor, who was elected from a different political party.
Given his scorecard at a press briefing held in his Port Harcourt last Thursday, the Omuma Council boss expressed gratitude to Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and the Omuma people for the confidence reposed in him.
He listed restoration of 24 hours electricity, belle first welfare empowerment programme, purchase of 28 empowerment vehicles as well as 100 JAMB forms as some of the projects his administration had achieved within the first 100 days in office.
Others were the construction of Eberi Mordern Market, renovation of Eberi Hospital, construction of hospital and rural road in Ward 2 as well as the construction of a secondary school project in Ward 10 as ongoing projects started by his administration that were near completion within three to four months period.
He pointed out with pleasure that Governor
Fubara had taken over the construction of the modern school project and the road construction.
On the human capacity development, the chairman said that his administration introduced an empowerment programme where an Omuma indegene was given one million naira every month to support his or her business.
“On education development, we have constituted a Scholarship Board to award scholarships to 10 best students of Omuma origin from year one to final year, and also we have resolved to award overseas scholarships to three Omuma indigenes to study abroad in science, medicine and engineering related disciplines. We want to leave a legacy that we will be remembered when we leave office”, he stated
According to him, his administration has proposed to establish a modern hotel in the area and also embark on mechanized agriculture to boost the revenue and tourism of the local government area.
He used the opportunity to thank the people of the local government area for their support for the Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and assured that Omuma people would continue to support the present administration in the state.
Akujobi Amadi