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BREAKING: Delta State SDP Guber Candidate Gbagi Gets a Boost As Bishop Odutemu Endorses Him

The gubernatorial candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the March 2023 election in Delta State, Chief Olorugun Kenneth Gbagi and his campaign team got a big endorsement from the Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Ughelli on Wednesday when the Governorship candidate visited the cleric.

The Bishop of the Anglican Communion Diocese, Right Rev Cyril Odutemu who conducted the New Year Annual Prayer Service at the Anglican Girls Communion School ground endorsed the ambition of Chief Gbagi to become the next Governor of the state.

The Cleric prayed for the success of Olorugun Gbagi in his quest to become the next occupant of the Delta State Government House in Asaba, while presenting him to the congregants.

The Cleric further blessed the gubernatorial candidate asking that God should grant him the power and will to do as he promised.

Speaking earlier, Olorugun Gbagi urged the people of Delta State to vote him as their next governor based on his track record as a former minister, administrator and human capacity developer.

The popular and energetic politician said, during his tenure as a Federal Minister he created 13 Federal Universities across the country, “within that short period, I brought the Federal Government Girls College to Ughelli South and I’ll do more”, he added.

He continue by urging the good people of Delta State to take their fate in their hands and liberate their states this 2023, “if we don’t liberated ourselves then we are in trouble. Hence, my conscious efforts in creating facilities that would generate employment opportunities”.

He further promised to initiate Local Government reforms that would make Local Governments autonomous and viable.
“I promised to pay unemployed youths in Delta State N30,000 every month till they are gainful employed”.

According to political observers, the endorsement of Kenneth Gbagi by Bishop Odutemu is a major milestone that would greatly increase his chances at the polls. It could be recalled that community leaders from Ughelli South and other great leaders from communities across the state have been endorsing Gbagi as the next Governor .

Two NGOs to train 10, 000 Youths in 7 States on Digital Skills, Technology, ICT, others

Two Non Governmental organisations, Renaissance Logistics and Supply Limited, Wootlab Foundation are to train over 10,000 youths across seven states in Nigeria on Digital Skills, Technology, ICT and other areas.

The selected states designated for the training programme on basic and mid-level digital skills are Nasarawa, Kogi, Kaduna, Delta, Bayelsa, Kano and Lagos States.

The Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Logistics and Supply Limited, Abdulghafar Bala Dirisu, who disclosed this to journalists, said the training was put together by the organisations basically to equip the youths from the seven states with the basic knowledge of technology, skills acquisition, and ICT to make them self-reliant and employers of labour.

Dirisu while reaffirming his commitment towards youths and women, particularly on human capital development, said it is why his Organisation in collaboration with others is deliberately embarking on the training of youths across seven states of Nasarawa, Kogi, Kaduna, Delta, Bayelsa, Kano and Lagos State.

Dirisu said the initiative by the philanthropic organisations is to complement the effort of the government and other agencies to provide for the youth sources of livelihood, make them employers of labour, useful to themselves and the society.

According to the Senatorial candidate of National Rescue Movement (NRM) in the 2023 election in Kogi West, “Our mission is to empower over 10,000 Nigerian Youths with relevant skills that would make them self-reliant, useful to themselves and the society at large”.

“Entrepreneurship is the major way out. We are not the most populous country, I don’t think population is our problem. If you look at what is happening in other countries, such as India that are having a population of over a billion people, as well as China today, then you will agree with me that population is not really our problem. Ideas, initiatives and entrepreneurship are our major problems,” Dirisu declared.

According to him, no government is in position to employ all the graduates from the nation’s universities and other tertiary institutions, stressing that he will continue to promote capital development among the youth, women and other vulnerable.

“We in NRM will continue to promote skills acquisition programmes. The major employers of labour are the small scale entrepreneurs who employ 5, 10 or 15 workers, but cumulatively provide jobs for 60 percent of the total working population”, the Lawmaker stated

According to the NRM Senatorial Candidate, the job of a lawmaker is to facilitate, expedite and attract federal government’s projects to his senatorial district as well as use the legislative process to drive good governance to the people.

He also stated that Wootlab Foundation, has successfully implemented several digital skills programs for a vast network of strategic partners, such as the Digital States Literacy Programme in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Microsoft,

Other areas of coverage include the At-Risk Children Project with the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Social Investments, Develop Software Development Training, a British Council UK Nigeria Tech Hub (UKNGTH) funded program, Basecamp Software Development in partnership with GIZ for the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and many others.

The philanthropist while urging the youths to take advantage of the training programme and register for the training billed to kick off in January next year, said Wootlab in partnership with Renaissance Logistics and General Supplies will train the youths in areas such as graphics design, web design, digital marketing, productivity tools and entrepreneurship , registration for the training programme opens on Monday next week in all seven states of the federation.

“Wootlab Foundation is a non profit organisation with emphasis on addressing inequalities for underrepresented and marginalized children, providing opportunities that foster economic growth and financial freedom through digital literacy interventions, leveraging technology to advance human capital development through basic, intermediate and advanced digital skills.

All Things Are Ready For The Nigeria Inter-Faith Alliance (NIFA) Mother Of All Endorsements Of Peter Obi-Archbishop Kawas

The National Coordinator and Visioneer of the Nigeria Inter-faith Alliance (NIFA) who is the Chief Host of the Mother of all Endorsement Rally of Obi-Datti, Archbishop Prof Leonard Bature Kawas, declares that the organising committee has concluded all preparations toward the successful hosting of His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi and Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed live in Jikwoyi, Abuja for the endorsement rally.

While thanking all the members of the organising committee and the co-hosts of the occasion Sheikh Mahmoud Murtadam, Sheikh Alhassan Useni, Sheikh Mohammad Musa, Archbishop Charles Yohanna, Archbishop Jude Ifenetu and Bishop Samuel Eduviere for what he described as “perfect preparation” he added that “some of the expected over 3,000 Christian and Muslim Clerics from all 36 States of Nigeria and FCT are already arriving the city of Abuja from different parts of Nigeria. and many Nigerians in diaspora who will also grace the occasion are now in Abuja for the superlative history making event” kicking off 10 am tomorrow at 13th December, 2022 at World Harvest Pavilion by Ashaka Cement Bus Stop in Jikwoyi, Abuja

“Members of the public as well as OBIdient Support Groups who want to be on ground to welcome His Excellency Mr Peter Obi, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Barr Julius Abure and other distinguished personalities should arrive on time to avoid been crowded out”, the Archbishop concluded.

Energy Expert Urges Govt Agencies to Collaborate,Work to Fight Oil Theft

…Commends Nigerian Navy for Exonerating NNPCL

An Energy Expert ,Dr. Muhammad Kailani has commended the Nigerian Navy for putting the record straight which inter alia exonerated the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) from blame.

According to him , the Nigerian Navy taking a decisive step to clear the air of the much publicized oil theft saga and subsequently exonerating NNPCL of involvement as well as blame is not only worthy of commendation ,but a great feat.

Speaking during a Press briefing held at 20C, Blantyre Street, Abuja, Dr. Muhammad Kailani, who made the commendation ,urged government agencies to work in harmony with one another in order to avoid creating unnecessary panic and confusion in running government affairs.

Dr. Kailani a Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) and the National Chairman of Network for Election Education And Awareness, said when government collaborate to fight or work for a common course the results are undoubtedly reflected in the progress and development of our country .

He emphasised,”That’s why Government Agencies must come together and work in harmony”.

He however said, in view of the on going campaign of calumny by some unpatriotic elements, it has become necessary to explain the position of things, particularly with regard to the effort being provided by the NNPCL in addressing the challenges of insecurity and oil theft, which has become a serious area of concern to the government and people of this country.

While stating that the Navy/NNPCL working relationship has remained cordial as attested by the Naval Headquarters.

According to him, for a long period of time the Nigerian Navy have had good working relationship with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), and the Director, Information of the Naval Headquarters, Commodore AO Ayo Vaughan has cleared the air and confirmed.

While referring to the press release issued, by the Naval Commander, Dr. Kailani said the news report was popurtedly sponsored to malign the NNPCL as presenting incorrect figures about oil theft was not true.

He equally revealed that “The Navy and the NNPCL have cordial relationships and are working in harmony to ensure the protection of oil facilities across the country.

He further explained,”The monitoring system,which has been operational in the past has been reintroduced to further protect the oil facilities and monitor the process using the latest technology.

“That’s why the report was disregarded by the Nigerian Navy Headquarters as untrue, false and malicious and a misrepresentation of facts on what transpires at the public hearing of the Senate.

“A National Daily which reportedly said NNPCL has been presenting figures about oil theft that do not reflect the reality of the situation should be disregarded, the Naval officer was quoted to have said as he was quick to exonerate the NNPCL over the false allegations.

“What was reported was just an attempt to malign a very credible organisation that has been working to stabilize fuel supply and ensure the protection of national facilities in collaboration with the security agencies in the country.”

Nigeria Inter-Faith Alliance (NIFA) adopts Obi/Datti, As Peter Obi Storms Jikwoyi In Abuja For Endorsement Rally

The national umbrella body of inter-faith clergy, comprising both Christian leaders and Islamic clerics across the 36 states of Nigeria and FCT has adopted the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi and plans to hold endorsement rally to flag off religious communities massive mobilisation for Obi-Datti.

This was disclosed yesterday December 4, 2022 by Archbishop Prof Leonard Kawas while addressing pressmen at the headquarters of his church in Abuja shortly after the celebration of his 21st year as a Bishop.

According to the Archbishop who played host to the National Chairman of Labour Party, Barr Julius Abure and other dignitaries at the celebration of his 21 years of his ordination as a Bishop, Mr Peter Obi will storm Jikwoyi to be part of the endorsement rally slated for 10am on Tuesday December 13, 2022 at World Harvest Pavilion by Ashaka Cement Bus Stop in Jikwoyi, Abuja.

The cleric who is one of the key leaders of the inter-faith group and a co-convener of the proposed rally as well as the Chief Host of the events, further asserted that out of their teeming members, not less than three thousand (3,000) Christian and Muslim Clerics across all the states in Nigeria have strongly indicated interest to be part of the history making event and are preparing for the journey to Abuja for the occasion and to receive His Excellency Mr Peter Obi, his entourage Obi and some key leaders of Labour Party in person.