Education
Nasarawa Lawmaker, Hon. Sa’ad doles out N28 million for empowerment, JAMB, Ramadan for constituents.
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“… says beneficiaries cut across party lines in all the 6 electoral wards of Umaisha/Ugya constituency…”
Nasarawa State House of Assembly Member Representing Umaisha/Ugya constituency Hon. Ibrahim Abdullahi Sa’ad, PDP has distributed rice worth N23 million to his constituency.
He also registered JAMB for 200 students of his constituency at the cost of N2million.
He made the distribution today in Umaisha, Toto Local Government Area of the state.
Hon Sa’ad also empowered 60 women with N50, 000 each in order to boost their petty business.
Hon Sa’ad, who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Capital Market urged the students who qualify to write JAMB and yet to submit their names to do that immediately as he is ready to do more in that aspect.
He said that the gesture was borne out of his desire to assist his people, especially at this month of Ramadan in order to improve on their standard of living.
” All the people of Umaisha/Ugya are my people, what I am doing today is because of you, I am proud of you and ready to do what you want
” I have distributed this rice cutting across our people residing in Lafia, Keffi and Abuja in that order before coming home today for this distribution
” I have also empowered vulnerable women in my constituency as I gave N500, 000 each to each of the six electoral wards where 60 women were empowered with N50, 000.each
” I am ready to make the difference to better your standard of living,” he said.
The lawmaker promised quality and effective representation at the state legislature.
The assemblyman assured the people of his constituency of his readiness to provide more dividends of democracy to change their lives positively.
The lawmaker, therefore, solicited for the support of all and sundry to enable him succeed in the House.
He urged his constituents to be law abiding, respect constituted authorities and give their maximum support and cooperation to the policies and programs of Governor Sule to succeed.
He expressed concerned with what happened in Katakpa that resulted in the death of many people including security operatives and urged the people to stay calm as government is at the top of the situation.
“When there is peace, there is development, let’s continue to live in unity and peace,” he plead
Hon Sa’ad also commended Gov. Abdullahi Sule for his prompt action over Katakpa killing by sending delegation to the affected communities to ascertain the level of damage.
He said Gov. Abdullahi Sule promised to provide a military base in Katakpa to address further issues of security challenges
” Let’s all continue to support Engr. A A Sule to succeed so as to enjoy more dividends of democracy” he said
On their parts, Western Zonal Chairman, PDP, Alhaji Iliyasu Ogbehya and Umaisha Women Leader, Hajiya Salamatu Ibrahim appreciated the member and pledged their total support for him to succeed.
In his welcome address at the occasion, the representative of PDP Chairman, Toto Local Government Area, Alhaji Musa Wakili commended the member for the gesture saying that it was the first of its kind in the area that involved people across political parties.
” We are proud of you even before now. You are the reason for us to have mobile phone network services in our area.
“And we know that with this opportunity as member, you can do more, and that is what we are witnessing today,” he said.
He enjoined the people of the area to give all their necessary support to Hon Sa’ad to succeed
Speaking during the occasion, Chairmen of NNPP, SDP and ADP at the ward levels of Umaisha and Ugya commended the member for fostering unity among different political parties in the area which was first of its kind.
They called on their supporters to rally round the lawmaker to succeed so that he can continue with the good job he has started.
It would be reported that the event had the presence of Ward Party leaderships of People Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria People Party,(NNPP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Action Democratic Party (ADP), among others.
The rice were shared according to wards, groups, parties, security agencies, campaign committees among others to reduce the people’s hardship especially in this month of Ramadan.
Highlights at the occasion was the presentation of rice to leaders of different benefiting groups by the lawmaker as well as presentation of Two Million Naira Cheque for disbursement to students registering for JAMB.
Education
Highstone Global University, Texas, USA/NIPEM committed to preparing global citizens- Prof Valentine Iheukwumere
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Highstone Global University, Texas, USA, Africa Vice Chancellor, Prof Valentine Iheukwumere has stated that the University is committed to preparing students to be global citizens who are equipped to tackle the complex challenges of the 21st century.
The Professor stated this during the 7th Convocation, matriculation and award ceremony of the school which was held in the city of Lagos on Saturday.
Prof Valentine Iheukwumere who led the Graduands Procession and also declared open the Convocation ceremony said, “The mission of Highstone Global University is to empower students to reach their full potential by offering a diverse range of high-quality academic programs, fostering a culture of academic excellence, and providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Meanwhile, NIPEM INT’L President, Prof Maurice Azubuike Odiete who also spoke at the event noted that their Primary Objective is to provide Mass Education and Employment to Nigerians and Africans, and to raise competent professionals and effective leaders and entrepreneurs that will help transform the global economy.
“Here, we help discover and assist the students to develop their technical skills with emphasis on self-growth and reliance. We are really proud and glad to see that this goal and vision is already a reality as you can witness today. Indeed we call upon individuals and organizations to support us in any way possible to ensure that the Nigerian youths maximize their potentials and academic aspirations through this platform and opportunity.
“In NIPEMint`l there is no idle moment, we believe in the legacy of Education, thatEDUCATION IS POWER
,hence our goal is toDEVELOP TALENTS
andMAXIMIZE POTENTIALS
of our students. EDUCATION IS POWER!!!
Unlock your skills and potential, and take your career to new heights with NIPEM Professional Education Management Int’l,” he concluded.
The school Vice Chancellor, Prof. INNIME RIGHTEOUS speaking on the subject ‘Living for the future, the right way to live’ said It was indeed a thing of great joy to see their alumni reach for the skies and make the best out of life, but argued that only the small fraction of them who discover the power of living for the future will succeed.
“As a school, we will constantly strive to increase this percentage by deploying the best resources, material and human, in delivering our promise of a quality education to you. This is the future we are living in. We only implore you to also think in the same way. Locked up with in each of you is the capacity to determine what kind of future you want and what actions can get you there.There is only so much the world outside can do. Indeed, taking a horse to the river is one thing; getting it to drink water is quite another,” he said
One of the Guest Speakers, Dr Rita Akpan who is the Director of Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) South South and South-East who also double as the current Chairman Head of Federal Establishment Cross River State Chapter addressed the audience on the impact of education on national economy, and the benefits of IJMB to promote alternative route to gaining admissions into any University in Nigeria through IJMB, she also pointed that IJMB has granted NIPEM College of Health And Management Science, including the Highestone Business School Affiliation.
The father of the day, Rev. Dr. Fidel Aduaye-Odiete who gave the opening prayer exhorted both the matriculants and Graduands on the need to maintain socio-moral and ethical principles at all times, he concluded by praying for the students success.
Some notable distinguished eminent personalities bagged the Highstone Global University Texas USA Honorary Doctorate Degree Awards. They included; Dr Rita Akpan, Engr. Wilson Itune Imong, Mrs Peace Uduak Nkire, Engr. Philip Edidiong Udo-Inem, Dr Dee Davidson-Ogunnaike, Engr. Emmanuel Chuks Mormah, Mr. Adesina Adewale, Mr Gregory Itah, Mr. KINGSLEY EJIKE OLOVO, Mrs GLORIA NNEKA OHANUBA
The Matriculation Oath was led by the Deputy Registrar, Dr. Mrs Deborah Ebenezer and the Dean of Students Affairs, Proph. Dr. Glova Iheukwumere
Atomatofa Omokoni Oghenekome emerged as the best graduating student for Highstone Global University Texas, USA. While OJUMU Idowu Timileyin emerged NIPEM INTL Best Graduating student
Dorcas Beloved received the award of the Best Behaved Student. Several other students that were recognized.
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