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Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi Assumes Office as FCSC Permanent Secretary, Says Commission Will Grow Through Innovation
Joel Ajayi
The Permanent Secretary, Dr Emeka Vitalis Obi, has urged staff to maintain a positive mindset toward the Commission, noting that its challenges are not insurmountable. He also said that staff should not only think outside the box but also think differently to help the Commission overcome its challenges.
The new Permanent Secretary stated this during his first meeting with the Union and the Commission’s staff at FCSC AAPPSCOMMS Building in Abuja.
The Permanent Secretary, who was redeployed from the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources to the Commission, assumed the role from the former Permanent Secretary, Mr Ndiomu Ebiogeh Philip, who was also posted to the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, He said that wherever staff find themselves, they should make long-lasting, impactful changes, rather than merely adapting to the place.
According to him, as civil servants move from one MDA to another, it was necessary for them to contribute to the development of the organisation they found themselves. The PS, who commended the staff for their dedication despite limited resources, said staff should move beyond being part of the problem to be part of the solution.
The helmsman further noted that problems affecting the Commission are not unique to it, as various MDAs face their own challenges. He told the staff to focus on solutions rather than problems.
He asserts that the Commission should not be a baby seeking sympathy and empathy, but rather an organisation that is highly innovative and an intellectual think tank churning out solutions through intrinsic thinking to change the current narrative within the Commission. He disclosed that the Commission’s leadership has the intellectual capital to turn things around.
Listening earlier to the comments, complaints and challenges from staff and union, the PS said the Commission was one of the 14 Executive body found in the constitution with empowerment mandates to carry out its statutory duties. He said the Commission needs funding to deliver its duties, and staff also need funding to perform. He disclosed that reversing the challenges staff mentioned would be gradually handled within the available resources.
Recognizing the harrowing experiences FCSC Sport Team faced at FEPSGA event in Adamawa State in November, Obi solicited for the cooperation of the union and staff to resolve the situation. He stated that he has taken a mental note of the problem; and FCSC leadership alone cannot find solution to them without the collective support of the staff. He stated that his doors are always open to staff.
He assured staff that their welfare would be paramount, and issues of funding is being handled carefully for it not to be a problem for the Commission activities and staff welfare.
The meeting was attended by senior management staff, including the Director (Finance and Administration)-Mrs. Jumbo Obenachi Renner and Director (Promotion)-Mr. Lawal Dahiru Muhammed.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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