It is gratifying to note that the next census will be biometric-based and will not only generate verifiable data of Nigeria’s population, but will also provide geo-coordinates for where everyone resides or is counted. The evidence-based statistics will guide INEC in accurately delineating constituencies, reapportioning legislative seats, creating polling units, planning elections, and managing electoral logistics.
The annual Chief C. S. Ambaiowei Memorial Prize, endowed by the Ambaiowei Family, is designated for the Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Management Sciences at the University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT).
“We are grateful for the new roads, technical schools, and various infrastructural projects that are shaping our communities,” Dr. Igali noted.
As Visitor to the UAT, Diri announced the appointment and investiture of Dr. Nwachukwu Nnam Obi III, Ogba of Ogbaland in Rivers State, as the institution’s Chancellor.
“We wasted no time from the beginning of our first term. After all the drawings and necessary engineering work were done on the Yenagoa-Oporoma-Ukubie road project, we took it from where the former governor stopped.”
“We took the Yen2agoa-Oporoma-Ukubie road from Igeibiri to Angiama after constructing the Aguobiri Bridge. We are currently constructing the bridge from Angiama to Oporoma, which will link Oporoma by road this December. There is also a road to Otuan, we are constructing the Angiama-Eniwari road, and we have approved the construction of a free technical college at Oporoma, along with various other projects in Southern Ijaw LGA.”
“Today is for appreciation. The government still thinks about your welfare and I assure you I will inaugurate the Akaba-Okodi road before leaving office.”
“Once we are through with the power issue, we will ensure that water is made available in Yenagoa, Nembe and in most of our local government areas.”
EMTV News has gathered that security was heightened around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama on Thursday as Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared for arraignment on a three-count charge of alleged imputation intended to cause harm to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.
“Let us have a paradigm shift from depending solely on revenues generated from crude oil. This is the time for us to move towards where the world is going.”
