Politics
Uzodimma inaugurates Imo Pilgrims, Scholarship Boards
Governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated two critical Boards in the State – Pilgrims Welfare Board and Scholarship Board – that will help to improve the standard of education of the citizenry as well as enhance the people’s faith in God.
Performing the ceremony at the New Exco Chambers, Government House Owerri on Wednesday, the Governor described the day as significant, being a day step was taken for the purpose of caring for the large number of school drop-outs as a result of lack of funds and parental care.
He said that the Scholarship Board is a platform government wants to use to fund, not only bright children of Imo State, but also for the vulnerable and the less privileged in the society.
He added that “government had deemed it wise to revive the Scholarship Board to add value and increase hope of better tomorrow on our children,” and urged the Board members to “work hard to encourage Imo children to take-up skilled programmes that will enhance their future.”
On the Pilgrims Welfare Board, the Governor noted that while Government is working hard to make life more meaningful by providing infrastructure, health services and education for the people, “there is the need to always seek the face of God for the purification of our soul and spiritual upliftment so that God will continue to bless Imo State with peace and tranquility.”
He therefore reminded the Board members that they were “selected because they are men and women of integrity and honour,” and urged them to bring their pedigree to bear in the job as it concerns the yearly sponsorship of pilgrims to the Holy lands for Christians and Muslims in Imo State.
He urged them to bear in mind that they are not only going to work for the people of Imo State but also for God.
Accepting the responsibility on behalf of his members, the Chairman of Pilgrims Board, Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Gilbert Alaribe who is the Chaplain of Government House Chapel Owerri thanked the Governor for finding them worthy and for the opportunity to serve and promised that as a team they will work to improve the pilgrimage experience of Imo people as well as to harmonize the inter-faith groups in the State.
On behalf of the Scholarship Board, Rev. Fr. Marius Oluigbo also thanked the Governor for the opportunity to serve, noting that the inauguration of the Scholarship Board is a show of love for education. He assured that his team will ensure that the Governor’s dream, that of government and people of Imo State, will be realised.
The members of the Pilgrims Welfare Board are: Rev. Fr. Gilbert Alaribe (Chairman), Rev. Canon Kelechi Ejimgini, Rev. Fr. Onyeagba Stanley, Lady Nwamba Salome and Elder Okey Unamu.
Members of the Scholarship Board include: Rev. Fr. Marius Oluigbo (Chairman), Rev. Dr. Uchenna Ucheghara, Prof. Osward Nwebo and Dr. Mrs. Chinwe Poly Mbah.
Other statutory members will be drawn from the Ministry of Education and related agencies of government.
The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, the Deputy Speaker Imo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chyna Amara Iwuanyanwu, the Secretary to the Government of Imo State, Chief Cosmos Iwu, the Chief of Staff, Bar Nnamdi Anyaehie, members of State Expanded Exco as well former Chairman of APC in Imo State, Chief Bar Malcom Nlemigbo witnessed the ceremony.
Oguwike Nwachuku
Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Governor
October 2, 2024.
Politics
Breaking: Diri Orders Autopsy on Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death, Warns Against Politicisation
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Governor Diri gave the directive on Saturday while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House in Yenagoa.
Reacting to the incident, the governor condemned what he described as widespread misinformation and speculation on social media, warning against any attempt to politicise the deputy governor’s death.
“I want to make an appeal. I have seen people politicise his death. In Ijaw land, there is no enmity in death. Let nobody politicise the passing of our dearly beloved deputy governor,” Diri said.
“If anyone truly loves him, this is the time to show it. I have directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of his death. There is a lot of nonsense going on on social media.”
The governor further urged the public to focus on mourning and honouring the late deputy governor, noting that the state government had declared three working days of mourning in his honour.
“If anyone is issuing statements to eulogise him, let it end there. Let us mourn him because Bayelsa State is in a mourning mood,” he added.
Governor Diri also called for unity and love among the people, reminding them of the inevitability of death.
Speaking during the condolence visit, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a committed and dedicated individual who played a key role in the activities of his foundation.
“For me, he was someone my foundation and I will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programs,” Jonathan said, adding that Ewhrudjakpo worked tirelessly in that role, even more than when he served as deputy governor.
The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he will never take part in partisan politics, not for even billions of naira.
He stated that no amount of money, including “$1 billion,” (1.4 Trillion naira) would make him join politics.
Oyedepo made this known during an impartation service at Shiloh 2025 held at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.
He explained that partisan politics is not part of his life’s calling and that is why he has chosen to stay away from it.
In his words: “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?
“Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it is off my course.”
The bishop also said the world is in urgent need of God’s intervention because of the times we are living in.
According to him, believers are being trained as an end-time army to bring solutions to national and global problems, similar to what biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel did.
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.
President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.
The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.
President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.
The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.
President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.
“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.
“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025
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