MY NANA, MY LOVE, By Mediline Tador

Have you ever seen or experienced the unique, sweet bond between a grandparent and their grandchild? Do you notice how they have a relationship not like any other? Do you wish to learn more about the fantastic journey that unfolds between grandchildren and their grandparents, as they grow, learn, see, and do all the amazing things that life hands them? In My Nana, My Love, By Mediline Tador, readers participate in this exuberant, life-changing journey of the inexplicable joy and love between a granddaughter and her "Nana." Within the pages of Tador's loving, non-fictional account of her own precious relationship with her granddaughter, readers witness a young "African Princess" blossom and bloom with daily gratitude for her loving Nana. This little princess starts her days with a page-by-page list of all the things she loves about her Nana. This spans the simplest pleasures of everyday life, and travels through all the little moments that lead to the great moment when a grandchild becomes the genuine child of God she is born to be. This comes from the important values and lessons taught by her doting Nana. Readers will experience the endless possibilities of the special, wondrous bond she shares with Nana, and the life lessons, adventures, and memories they make along the way.

A NIGERIAN SENATOR BROUGHT DEVELOPMENT TO HIS COMMUNITY.

A NIGERIAN SENATOR BROUGHT DEVELOPMENT TO HIS COMMUNITY.

As part of the need to contribute to the development of every community, The Senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District, Sen. George T. Sekibo, has today Friday, 8th October welcomed Social Media Influencers from the Wakirike Ethnic National to his community Ogu Town where he took them around his Fish Farm/Tourist center which he named DOMINION MEGA LAKE.

According to the senator, the idea is to a set world class Fish Farm/tourist center that can be visited and appreciated by all and also create employment for his people.

Engr. Enoch Amakiri Job George: A Celebration of Engineering Excellence at 90

PRESS RELEASE

Engr. Enoch Amakiri J. George: A Celebration of Engineering Excellence at 90

Port Harcourt, Friday 8 th October, 2021

All is now set for the celebration of a Nigerian Engineering icon, Engr. Enoch

Amakiri Job George who turned 90 years in March 2020, but could not be

celebrated due to the outbreak of COVID 19 at the time. The event is being

organized by The Enoch George Committee of Friends to highlight his

contributions to engineering excellence.

A Nigerian citizen of Rivers State extraction, Engr. Enoch George took part in the

design of several modern highways in the United Kingdom. A pioneer of Nigerian

Content Development policy, Enoch George was the first Chief Estate Engineer of

the then College of Science & Technology, now Rivers State University, Nkpolu

Port Harcourt and helped lay the foundation on which the university is built

today.

As part of the activities, there will be a Public Presentation of the Book ENGR.

ENOCH AMAKIRI J. GEORGE: AN AFRICAN ENGINEERING GIANT edited by Charles

OGAN. This will be followed by a Lecture titled: ENGR. ENOCH GEORGE:

ENGINEERING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT to be delivered by Professor

Joseph Ajienka, (FNSE, FAEngr.), Former Vice Chancellor, University of Port

Harcourt. The event will take place on Wednesday 13th October, 2021 at the

Amphitheatre of Rivers State University, Nkpolu, Port Harcourt by 12. Noon.

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor S.N. Okogbule will Chair the

occasion, while His Royal Highness King T.E. Opuiyo-Ogube, Perekune Kingoli 1,

Amanyanabo of Kirike Kingdom is Royal Father of the day. The celebration will be

rounded off with a Special Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 17th October, 2021 at

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, George Ama, Okrika at 10.00 AM. The Bishop,

Diocese of Okrika Rt. Revd. Enoch Atuboyedia will preside at the service.

Signed:

His Excellency Chief Rufus Ada George, CON, 

Chairman.

Engr. Bentley T.D. George, FNSE, JP

 Secretary.

SAFE AND NATURAL WAYS TO CONTROL PESTS AROUND YOUR HOME.

SAFE AND NATURAL WAYS TO CONTROL PESTS AROUND YOUR HOME. 

Sources of chemical exposure are endless. Anything you can do to cut down on chemicals in your environment helps. If you are still having pest control come to your house and spray, you might think about trying a few of these ideas and reducing that chemical exposure.

1. Diatomaceous Earth 

This powder is a soft sedimentary rock mostly composed of silica. It works against bed bugs, fleas, cockroaches, crickets, ticks and spiders. Your use will differ depending on the bugs you are trying to control. Basically it works by pulling the lipids out of the bugs and destroying their exoskeleton. You can sprinkle it around the outside of your house and in cracks, corners, crevices inside your house.If you have a bed bug or flea problem you can sprinkle it on your mattress, in your carpet etc and then vacuum it up later. DE is safe but since it is a very fine powder you want to avoid inhaling it and it will also pull the oils out of human skin so use gloves if you don’t want dry/cracked hands. If you have pets watch to make sure they aren’t overly interested in the DE.

2. Cayene Spray 

ny bugs including spiders taste with their feet. They do not enjoy spicy things. If you want to keep spiders away a good trick is to make cayenne pepper spray. You can make a “tea” by adding cayenne pepper to water and bringing it to a boil then let it simmer for 15-30 minutes. Once this tea cools add it to a spray bottle and you have homemade spider deterent. This also works on your garden if pests are getting in and eating your food you can spray your plants (they won’t mind cayenne but the pests will!)

 3. Catnip 

Catnip is a natural repellent to cockroaches. You can place tea bags of catnip behind appliances, in cabinets etc. Or just like the cayenne you can make a tea out of it to spray around your house. Completely harmless to humans but may drive your cats a little crazy!

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OGU/BOLO YOUTH TASK LGA CHAIRMAN FOR MARKETABLE SKILLS IN THE AREA.

 

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CHAIRMAN, OGU/BOLO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA,

HON. BARR. VINCENT NEMIEBOKA.

22ND JULY 2021

Honourable sir,

Congratulations on your one month in office.

In the last weeks since you resume office, we have witnessed what will hopefully be the start of major changes in our dear LGA. This, I believe is a result of your proactive steps and constant consultation, intending to touch many aspects of the LGA. 

Again, I would like to acknowledge your responsiveness in decoding opinions and working actively to implement them.

Mr. Chairman, I am writing this letter to suggest what I think will benefit the youths of Ogu/Bolo Local Government as it their Development.

Without fear or favor, also, concerning the youths, I would like to state here, that the problem of youth's restiveness is not a result of unemployment, or to put it better, the problem of Ogu/Bolo Youths is not the absence of  Job opportunities.

This is based on my in-depth research. My statement here may seem controversial, so I'll be more elaborate.

If we make jobs available,  are the youths qualified enough, well equipped, well exposed, and having the requirements of the job?

Very few will say YES,

and the majority will say NO. if we take a critical analysis of our local government, we will discover that 7 out of 10 youths of Ogu/Bolo LGA are living without a skill.

This is worrisome and largely contributes to the restiveness and joblessness, we experience in our local government. 

Mr. Chairman, with the high rate of unemployment around the world and Ogu Bolo inclusive, Youth Development is the only alternative means, to solve the lingering menace of unemployment in Ogu/Bolo LGA.

Profounding solutions, I will recommend two major Vocational rehabilitation

1. Digital skill.

Research has it that, the majority of young people across the world, are more exposed to Digital skills. If Ogu/Bolo Youths, are found in this space, it will be a milestone achievement for all of us.

The digital age is expanding into all areas of our lives, and it has gone behind having only those in IT interested in this space. 

2. Industrial training

Industrial training is another potential opportunity, that will expose youths to the real world. 

Below are some of its objectives

2a. To develop skills in the application of acquired knowledge to practical work situations.

2b. To develop skills and techniques that apply to their careers.

2c. Internships will increase the Youths sense of responsibility and instill good work habits in them.

2d. Industrial training will expose the youths to the real work environment, allow them experience and gain knowledge in report writing.

2e. Industrial training will d the strengths of the youths, instill teamwork in them, and groom their self-confidence. 

2f. Industrial training will enhance youth's ability, and improve their creativity.

2g. Industrial training will also build good communication skills in the youths,  and expose them to the ethics of the workplace. 

On this note, Mr. Chairman, I am appealing that you channel your attention to Youth Development and Capacity building This will equip the youths with the necessary apparatus to undertake opportunities that may arise now or in the nearest future. 

Furthermore, we've lost a lot of opportunities owing to the absence of skilled personnel. This is reflected in the employment statistics at the free zones, I am a victim.

Apart from working for an entity, the benefits of skill acquisition are enormous.

 -It provides self-confidence

 -Self-employment

In the words of President Buhari, 202

"There is no more Vacancy, virtually every department is filled. The same thing in the state and local Government"

This may sound funny or perhaps controversial, but it's a simple truth. And am sure it does ring a bell.

There is a Spanish proverb that says "A restful old age is the reward for a youth well spent"

Furthermore, Mr. Chairman, I will advocate for the creation of an institution that can provide us with the necessary pieces of equipment, for skills development. 

Mr. CHAIRMAN, I am looking at Ogu/Bolo Vocational center or Ogu/Bolo Skill Acquisition Center.

Something different from what was built by Sir. Hon. Victor Alabo during his time as Chairman.

In summation, we can not completely fight restiveness amongst the youths but we can try to reduce it by changing the perceptions and beliefs of the youths.

If we do this, we will not only have reformed Youth but Youth that will contribute to the development of the LGA.

I look forward to a positive response.

Thank you, sir,

Yours truly

Michael Sparkolity

The Minister of Transport, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi storm Ogu Town

All Progressive Congress (APC) Leaders and Party faithfuls in Ogu/Bolo LGA receives the Minister of Transport Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi to Ogu Town the headquarters of Ogu/Bolo LGA.

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THANK YOU VISIT TO OGU/BOLO BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION AND LEADER OF APC, RIVERS STATE.

RT. HON. CHIBUIKE ROTIMI AMAECHI

Speaking during visit, the Hon Minister thank the leadership of Ogu/Bolo and her esteem party faithfuls for their steadfastness resilience and trustworthiness.

According to the Minister, soon I will take time to visit each ward and go round to all the units in each ward in Ogu/Bolo LGA, where I will meet with the people on a round table.

Applauding the people, the Minister said Ogu/Bolo is the most behaved LGA he has ever seen in the entire tour.

The former Governor of Rivers State opined that it doesn't matter if you are from Upland or Riverine the most important thing is for everyone to come together and work to have a Riverine Governor come 2023.

He asserted that the fight is for Riverine Governor 2023. So today we have come just to say thank you for standing firm and unwavering, stressing that we shall meet them come 2023. "I remembered my people (Ikwerre) say when two elephant fight its the grass that suffers. Don't forget we have one year and six months to general elections, go to your units and register, and unit coordinators don't discriminate anyone. If the register is not enough we will request for more. So everyone go and register. Amaechi asserted.

The occasion was graced by the following dignitaries;

1. Hon. David Okumgba South South Zonal secretary APC.

2. Her Excellency Ambassador to Jamaica Dame (Hon) Maureen Tamuno PhD,

3. The Leader of the Party and former state executive representative Chief Eli Amamina Afisoka,

4. Chief Hon. Francis Ada Ebenezer Director General of Finance and Administration Niger Delta Basin Development Authority. 

5. Chief Engineer Mark Daso Derefaka the MD NDBDA. 

6.Prince Stephen Abolo the deputy state party chairman. 

7. Hon Mina Atende Former Ogu/Bolo council chairman.

8. Chief (Hon) Lawrence Abiebiari, Former Ogu/Bolo Council Chairman. 

9. Sir Anidikima Thomas Alabo former secretary and Vice Chairman APC. 

10. Ven Nathan Dokubo CTC Chairman Ogu/Bolo APC. 

11. Mr. Sinembo-oforie Benjamin Secretary Ogu/Bolo (CTC) APC. 

12. Revd Dange Johnson former Secretary APC.

13. Chief Israel Iboms former party chairman.

14. Sampson David Bipiseisimama Former party chairmen. 

15. Hon Frederick Anga Former CTC chairman. 

16. Chief Allwell Imbu Former CTC chairman.

And other party stalwarts. 

Sunday 28th March, 2021.

COVID-19 VACCINATION FLAG-OFF (OGU-BOLO LGA.

The executive Chairman of Ogu/Bolo LGA, Navy Capt. Erasmus O. Victor (Rtd.) Has flagged-off the covid-19 vaccination in the LGA and urge all to follow suit as it is free and safe for all.

See photos as the Chairman, Vice and the DPO register and receives their vaccines.

There are four (4) locations only for now where you can have this vaccines,

1. Ogu General Hospital, Ogu.

2. Ogu Primary Health Center, Ogu.

3. Bolo Primary Health Center, Bolo.

4. Ikpo-Ama Health Center, Ikpo-Ama.

Thurs. 18th March, 2021.

Group Photo after Flag-Off ceremony

Navy Capt. Erasmus O. Victor

Vaccination of th LGA Chairman.

Vaccination of the Vice Chairman of the LGA.
Hon. Barr. Christiana Tamunobereton-ari.

Vaccination of the Police DPO

All vaccinated

Photo with the MOH.

The Chairman and DPO

The Chairman and the JTF Commander

The MOH addressing the public of the need for the vaccine

The Chairman, Vice,
Legislative Leader, Rt. Hon. Joachin Yemiari, and 
Deputy.

Dr. Lawrence Ibiayemie (Chief Protocol)

INSPECTION OF PROJECTS BY THE STAKEHOLDERS DEMOCRACY NETWORK (SDN) INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES.

The "Stakeholder Democracy Network" (SDN) Team today paid a courtesy visit to some strategic areas in Ogu in a bit to see the status of completed/ongoing projects and polluted environments...

Tues. 16th March, 2021.

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TEAM AT THE COMMUNITY JETTY

INSPECTION AT THE ONGOIN MARKET PROJECT

INSPECTION AT THE COMMUNITY DAILY MARKET

INSPECTION AT THE COMMUNITY DAILY MARKET

TEAM AT THE OGU CIVIC ARENA, OGU TOWN

TEAM WITH STAFF OF GSS OGU

A new perspective on Governance by Cassius T. Abbi.

 

SEN. G.T. SEKIBO MOVE TO CONTROL GOLLI EROSION

NEAR EXTINCTION OF ASSETS,

SEN. G.T. SEKIBO MOVE TO CONTROL GOLLI EROSION, PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF SITE WITH CONTRACTORS...

Distinguished Senator George Thompson Sekibo today embarked on physical site assessment of collapsed areas around Olobulo International Market in Ogu, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Olobulo International Market is a convergence central weekly market of Okrika, Eleme, Ogoni, Oyigbo, Ogu, Bolo and environs. It is almost near extinction as erosion has deeply destroyed the eco system, thereby giving rise to a total collapse of the market.

Having passed through the contractual agreements, the Senator engaged the contractor, Mr. Idris Mohammed to a physical assessment with a view to commence shore protection on the damaged area.

On his part the contractor, Mr. Idris Mohammed assured the Senator of a speedy completion of the job owing to the fast decline of the area caused by erosion.

Senator Sekibo urged the contractor to commence work as early as he can and ensure a quality job that will stand the test of time. The lawmaker stressed that, it is a coastal area, therefore needs utmost care and attention to enhance a lasting job. He therefore pleaded with the contractor to always be in touch with the authorities for a quality job.

Sat. 21st Nov, 2020.