OGU/BOLO COUNCIL CHAIRMAN HONOURED AS GRAND PATRON OF BOYS BRIGADE

 OGU/BOLO COUNCIL CHAIRMAN HONOURED AS GRAND PATRON OF BOYS BRIGADE

_...Pledges Support for Boys Brigade, Receives Top Honor in the Group Council._

The Executive Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, Engr. Ishmael Oforibika MNSE, has been conferred with the title of Grand Patron of the Ogu-Bolo Group Council of the Boys Brigade, Rivers State Council, Boys Brigade Nigeria. His wife, Mrs. Bessie Oforibika, the First Lady of the council, was also honored as an Honorary Patron during the investiture ceremony.

The event, which took place at St. Martin’s Anglican Church, Ogu Town, was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including State Patrons of the Boys Brigade, the State Executive Council of the Boys Brigade, council appointees, political leaders, and other distinguished guests.

In his remarks, Hon. Oforibika expressed his gratitude for the recognition and pledged his commitment to supporting the Boys’ Brigade and its mission of nurturing young boys into responsible citizens. He emphasized that investing in the boy-child ministry was an investment in the future and stated his readiness to contribute to the growth of the organization.

The investiture ceremony featured a sermon delivered by Venerable Inumafikabo Davids, the Archdeacon of St. Martin’s Anglican Church, who highlighted the importance of discipline, service, and faith in molding the younger generation.

The event reinforced the council chairman’s dedication to youth development and his continuous efforts to contribute meaningfully to society.