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Renewed Hope Agenda: Micro Benefits Berth in Imo as 6,030 Teachers Are Employed in One Day
By Joel Ajayi
Owerri, the Imo State capital, witnessed a major employment intervention on Thursday as Governor Hope Uzodimma presented letters of appointment to 6,030 newly recruited teachers for public primary and secondary schools across the state.
The event, held at the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre (EIICC), marked a significant milestone in the state’s education sector and was described as part of efforts to strengthen human capital development and improve the quality of education.
The recruitment, according to the governor, is aimed at addressing manpower shortages in schools, improving teacher-to-pupil ratios and creating better learning conditions for children across the state.
Uzodimma said the employment of the teachers represented an investment in the future of Imo children and the overall development of the state.
“The recruitment of 6,030 teaching staff for our primary and secondary schools across the state represents a significant investment in the future of our children and the quality of education they receive.
“We expect this expansion of the teaching workforce to bring renewed energy to our schools, improve teacher-to-pupil ratios and enhance the overall quality of learning across the state,” he said.
The governor also linked the employment exercise to the increased financial resources available to states following the removal of the petrol subsidy by the Federal Government.
He said his administration was deploying the additional resources towards programmes that directly benefit the people, including employment, education, infrastructure and other areas of human capital development.
Uzodimma noted that the recruitment was not merely about creating jobs but about strengthening the education system and investing in the future of Imo State.
The beneficiaries, who had been out of the formal employment system, also received computer tablets alongside their appointment letters.
The exercise, coming after more than 16 years without a comparable large-scale recruitment of teachers in the state, is expected to inject fresh manpower into public schools while providing employment opportunities for thousands of Imo residents.
The governor said the initiative demonstrated that the Renewed Hope vision could translate into tangible benefits for citizens at the state level.
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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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