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Olotu & Ekuogbe Rowland Foundation Celebrates 6th Anniversary of Service to Delta State Communities
Otor-Ihwreko, Delta State – December 16, 2024 – The Olotu & Ekuogbe Rowland Foundation marked its 6th anniversary today, celebrating six years of dedicated service to individuals and communities, particularly in Delta State. The event took place at the Otor-Ihwreko community town hall, where community members gathered to honor the foundation’s impactful initiatives.
In his welcome address, Executive Director Hon. Dr. Olotu Otemu Akpodiete (JP) highlighted the foundation’s commitment to improving lives through various programs, including free medical care, scholarships, and youth training in fish farming. He expressed pride in the foundation’s achievements over the past six years and announced a significant milestone: the enrollment of over 120 individuals into the Delta State Contributory Health Insurance Scheme, a move aimed at enhancing healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
The ceremony also featured remarks from Olorogun Dr. Issac Akpoveta, Director General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission. Dr. Akpoveta commended the foundation for its efforts in enrolling individuals into the health scheme and reiterated the mandate from His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to support the enrollment of vulnerable community members. He concluded by honoring Dr. Olotu Otemu Akpodiete as a Health Insurance Ambassador (HIA) for his foundation’s contributions to the health sector in Delta State.
In response to the recognition, Dr. Olotu expressed gratitude to the Governor for the honor and emphasized that this acknowledgment would motivate the foundation to continue its transformative work. He also thanked partners and associates for their ongoing moral and financial support.
Amb. Kennedy Ivwromonena Atevure, speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the foundation’s initiatives. He underscored the critical importance of health, stating, “Health is wealth,” and prayed for continued blessings and strength for the foundation in its endeavors.
The event served as a testament to the Olotu & Ekuogbe Rowland Foundation’s unwavering commitment to community service and its ongoing efforts to uplift the lives of Deltans through health and education initiatives.
Education
NECO acquires high performance OMR scanner to enhance examination efficiency
Mariam Sanni
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has acquired a high performance Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Scanner to enhance the efficiency, Credibility and Security of its examinations.
In a statement by the Ag. Director of information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani , the Registrar/Chief Executive, prof. Dantani Ibrahim wushishi at the inauguration of the newly Installed Scanning machine at the ICT Department in Minna , said it was part of the Council’s efforts to improve accuracy, speed and reliability in its examination process.
Prof. Wushishi disclosed that the scantron Insight 1500c is a high performance OMR Scanner known for its precision, speed and ability to handle large volume of scripts efficiently.
He explained that “with this new addition, we will significantly enhance our data processing capabilities, ensuring faster and more accurate results processing for millions of candidates across the world”.
According to him, the newly acquired scanner has the capability to scan over 15,000 OMR sheets per hour and 250 per minute.
The Registrar stated that the scanning machine which cost about N500 million, has the capacity to simultaneously scan and score OMR sheets.
Prof. Wushishi explained that the acquisition of the high-speed scanner is a testament to NECO’s commitment to leveraging technology in all its examination processes.
The Director ICT Department, Mr. Goddy Usioboh, in has address, said the acquisition of the new scanner aligns with NECO’s Vision of delivering World-class examination services while maintaining the integrity of its assessment.
The Technical Adviser from Scantron Company, Minessota, USA, Mr. Tom Harry who trained the staff of the ICT Department on the Operations of the new scanning machine, expressed satisfaction with the staff high level of dedication and diligence during the training.
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