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"Over 15,000 tonnes of enormous municipal and house-hold waste is generated on a daily basis in Akwa Ibom State, and there is a site which temporarily harbors the generated waste. That site is situated at, Uyo, Village Road, Uyo."
- Hon. Prince Ikim, Chairman, AKSEPWMA
"That Akwa Ibom State stands tall for emerging a three-time cleanest State in Nigeria, is not without the vegetation control function carried out by AKSEPWMA." - Hon. Prince Ikim, Chairman, AKSEPWMA
"Another landslide achievement of AKSEPWMA is the State's Vegetation Control before 2018, the vegetation control in the state stood at 5%. At the instance of the present AKSEPWMA, it heightened to 53% in the first two years of our operations. In the year 2021, we are proud to announce that the vegetation control functions have stepped up to 78% from a dangling 53% in 2019." - Hon. Prince Ikim, Chairman, AKSEPWMA
"The performance index of AKSEPWMA, according to study carried out by Telsrad Projects revealed a 85% performance input by the present day AKSEPWMA as compared to the preceding times before Governor Udom Emmanuel." - Hon. Prince Ikim, Chairman, AKSEPWMA
"AKSEPWMA has sustained the tempo of performance and intensified efforts on public awareness of its activities. Public awareness/sensitisation leads at 51% from 2%; street cleaning/vegetation control moved to 53% from 5%, desilting of gutters at 58%" - Hon. Prince Ikim, Chairman, AKSEPWMA
FRSC APPLAUDS AKSG ON GOOD ROAD NETWORK
The Federal Road Safety Sector Commander in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Matthew Olonisaye has applauded the State Government for investing massively on good road network in the state .
Mr. Olonisaye made this known when he paid a Courtsey visit to the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Environment and Solid Minerals, Sir. Charles Udoh in his office, Monday, 30th August, 2021.
He explained that good road network is important for achieving the aim of minimising crashes on the road, adding that Akwa Ibom State is one of the states in Nigeria with very low road crashes due to its good road infrastructure.
The sector Commander solicited for collaboration with the State Government to educate market traders along Itam, Akpan Andem, Ekom Iman, Aka road and Urua okpo - okpo markets to have value for their lives, explaining that these traders choose to display their wares on the road rather than the space provided them by the State Government.
Mr. Olonisaye used the occasion to commend the State Government through the ministry of Environment and Solid Minerals for tackling flood and erosion in the state while observing that in rainy season such as this, Atiku Abubakar and IBB roads is flooded which could be hazardous to motorist and other road users.
He also decried the indiscriminate dumping of refuse on the road and called on the State Government to increase waste bin in the state as well as come up with strict measures against those who dump waste on the floor instead of the waste bin provided.
Responding, the Hon Commissioner Ministry of Environment and Solid Minerals, Sir. Charles Udoh said the State Government through the ministry is ready to partner with stakeholders to ensure a safety environment as government alone in any part of the world cannot handle the issues of safe and healthy environment.
Sir. Udoh who described the State Governor Mr. Udom Emmanuel as kind hearted and sincere about development, assured the Federal Road Safety Corps that flood along Atiku Abubakar and IBB roads which lasted over 15 years will become a thing of the past.
Environment Boss restated that over 14billion naira has been invested to evacuate the water along Atiku Abubakar, IBB and other major roads in the State tackling flood in over 8km discharge point which cut across 17communities in 3 Local Government Areas in the state .
The Hon Commissioner who is well vested in Environmental matters further enlightened Federal Road Safety Corps team that besides IBB flood control, government also tackle erosion at Etim Umana and Anua Offot.
He revealed that Akwa Ibom State is one of the few states that is using state money to fight erosion menace while liaising with the ecological fund office to get funds to tackle erosion problems in the state.
On the display of wares on the road by the traders, "the Ministry of Environment and Solid Minerals has carried out lots of sensitization on the illegal market across the state".
He said that ministry of Environment is working hand-in-hand to ensure that disposal of waste across the state is well managed and the populace educated on indiscriminate disposal of refuse on the road.
Those also present were the Permanent secretary, Mr. Nsudoh Nsudoh, Director of Administration, Mrs. Patience Enyina, Director of Solid Minerals, Mrs. Emem Ibokette, Director of Pollution and Waste Management, Mrs. Maria Akpan, Director of Climate Change and Awareness, Mrs. Ini Umoh, Director of PRS, Mrs. Helen Nicholas, Director of Accounts and Finance, Mrs. Enoeno Etim and Director of Erosion and flood control, Mr. Okon Udo
Media Unit Ministry of Environment and Solid Minerals
FIRST VEHICLE PLANT IN SOUTH SOUTH NIGERIA NEARS COMPLETION
Governor Emmanuel's relentless industrialization push has continued to bear fruits as the MIMSHAC-MERKAVIM Automobile Plant in Ikot Ukap, Itu local government area, gears towards kick-starting operations.
The Managing Director Valentino Okorie told Media Aides to the Governor, that with the facility coupled and work at 90% completion, the first car assembling plant in the South South region of Nigeria would soon be ready.
He further hinted that once the SKD (Semi Knocked down facility / production line arrives, over 3000 direct staff would be employed and sent abroad for a 6 weeks training in automobile assembling.
The automobile plant has 6 production lines with a capacity to chun out 5 conventional vehicles, 18 cars/ SUVs, 13 mini buses, 9 midi buses, 5 luxurious buses. A total production of 108 cars/SUVs, 56 buses in two weeks. 30 Luxurious buses and conventional vehicles in 1 month.
'The buses to be produced in the factory for commercial purposes, have over 25 years durability. The vehicles are built with Israeli standard technology, the best you can ever think of. The engine is formidable and known over the world. The body is alloy", Okorie added
He lauded Governor Emmanuel for taking personal interest in the project, and for providing all the needed support for it to commence production.
The Media Aides to the Governor included, Essien Ndueso, Aniekeme Finbarr,Solomon Eyo, Rev Richard Peters.
Media Unit
Govt House, Uyo
August 16, 2020
AKWA IBOM FEMALE YOUTHS UNDERGO SPECIAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
One of the cardinal focus of the Dakkada initiative of His Excellency, Govenor Udom Emmanuel is human capacity building. Since he came on board in 2015 he has not relented in ensuring that Akwa Ibom youths are trained in various enterepreurship development skills for self-reliance.
Today, some Media Aides of the Governor paid a visit to some training centres in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital where some of the female youths are currently undergoing trainings in various vocations, including, tailoring and fashion design, baking and Confectionery under the sponsorship of the Wife of the Governor, Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel.
The Governor's aides were conducted round the training centres by the Female Youth President Lady Esther Nta and Vice, Idongesit Micah.
The Female youths from age 18 to 35 number over 5000 and are scattered across the state, the first batch of the trainees are in their third week at the various training facilities.
GROUP PASSES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON REPS MEMBER, HON. EMMANUEL UKPONG UDO; URGES HIM TO GEAR UP FOR SECOND TERM.
****Vows to purchase his Nomination Form****.
The Leader and executive members of a social political group with code name" Macaire Reloaded Movement" have shower praises on the member Representing Ikono/ini Federal Constituency in the National Assembly for his pragmatic Leadership and Vibrant Representation culminating into human capacity empowerments resulting into 67 (still counting) employment positions for his constituents across immigration,correctional service, Civil Defence,Army and Fire Service and other Federal parasatals as well.
The MRM was on Saturday, 14th August, held her extraordinary general meeting where it deliberated exhaustively on matters affecting the zone and her Members.
Top of the agenda was the unanimous decision to pass a vote of confidence on the Member representing Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong Udo and reaffirmation of its supports for The Reps Member as the most dependable Leader in Ikono/Ini at the moment.
*Declared him wanted for second term,
*Vows to purchase nomination forms for him,
Moving the motion for the vote of confidence /calling on him to prepare for second term was the Ini coordinator of the Movement, Akparawa Uwem Mboribo and seconded by the acting coordinator of Ikono, Comr Joseph Umoren.
The group unanimously adopted Obong Emmanuel Ukpong-udo as their sole contender for the ikono/ini House of Reps Race come 2023 and they promised to purchase his Nomination Form.
The group also appealed for a free and fair primaries
from the party noting that the scorecards, antecedents and good moral conduct of Rep.Ukpong-udo has earned Ikono Ini distinctive reputations in the National scene.
And this came as a result of his superlative performance and impactful governance which has seen him evidently utilizing the mandate given to him prudently.
To this end, the MRM pleaded with all and sundry to desist from propaganda and character defamation, while encouraging all the good spirited individuals in the area to embrace the member's initiative and total support for his all-inclusive growth strategy for our constituency.
Others who spoke at the meeting were ward coordinators from ini, Jackson Udom, Udo Nnah and Destiny Owo who opined that the people are pleased with Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong Udo’s preference for pragmatic, result-driven politics instead of narrow, selfish and unproductive leadership.
AKHA PASSES HON. UDEME OTONG'S AKWA IBOM STATE COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES BILL INTO LAW
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Thursday, 12th August, 2021, during plenary passed a bill for a law to establish the Akwa lbom State College of Nursing Sciences and for other Purposes Connected Therewith into law.
It could be recalled that the bill passed it first and second reading during the House plenary of 18th February and 18th June, 2020.
Presenting a report on the bill before it was passed into law, the lead sponsor, Hon. (Elder) Udeme Otong, Member Representing Abak State Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Health, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, highlighted the peculiarities of the bill which includes:
1. Provide legal backing for the establishment of the College of Nursing Sciences in Akwa lbom State.
2. Upgrade the Schools of Nursing and Midwifery to meet the minimum requirements by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), National Universities Commission (NUC), Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (N&MCN) and for the award of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND), Degree and other professional certificates.
3. Provide full time and part time courses in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing.
4. Produce highly skilled, proficient and competent Nurse, Midwife and Psychiatric Nurse practitioners who will provide safe, effective and efficient healthcare for individuals, families and communities in the State.
Speaker Aniekan Bassey, after receiving and adopting the report, gave the bill all the necessary legislative backings and accordingly passed it into law.
Press Unit,
Office of the Honourable Member Representing Abak State Constituency
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly
Fashion Queen Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Audition holds this Saturday at Tilapia Island Resort
The organisers of Fashion Queen Nigeria is set for her Akwa Ibom Audition scheduled to take place this Saturday 14th August, 2021 at Tilapia Island Resort, Abak, Akwa Ibom State.
It can be recalled that Calabar audition of the contest was held last week saturday where intending Contestants were interviewed and screened to qualify for the electronic voting commencing soon and then proceed to "Fashion Queen Nigeria Manshion"
The following are Requirements for Audition:
1. Black Polo or Tank Top with Black or Blue Jean
2. High Heels
3. Writing Materials (Plane Sheet and Pen)
4. Face Mask
All intending Contestants are hereby directed to be sitted at the audition hall by 11:am with the above listed requirements.
According to the press statement made available by the Project Manager, VIRTUAL (Online) AUDITION in Other Cities holds same day at 4pm.
Following the announcement, all intending contestants and those that missed Calabar Audition are to avail themselves in Akwa Ibom Audition or take part in the virtual audition as their absent will automatically lead to disqualification.
Meanwhile, Guidelines for Virtual (Online) audition drops tonight on "FASHION QUEEN NIGERIA'S" social media platforms (Facebook.com/FashionQNG and Instagram.com/FashionqueenNG).
GOOD LUCK INTENDING HOUSEMATES
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GOVERNOR EMMANUEL SPONSORS FIRST EVER LEADERSHIP TRAINING/RETREAT FOR AKWA IBOM STUDENTS.
Akwa Ibom State students receive with joy and appreciation, Governor Udom Emmanuel's kind gesture of sponsoring student leaders in the state to Abuja for leadership training/retreat.
It is on record that this is the first ever leadership and capacity development training facilitated by the state government for student leaders. It is billed to run from Monday, August 9, 2021 to Friday, August 13, 2021.
This latest gesture from His Excellency is in tandem with his unalloyed quest to uplift the capacity and intellectual content of our students. It is a fatherly gift and blessing that is well appreciated by the children.
His Excellency grooms student leaders to create lasting impact in the student community. His mentorship has also made students realize that the baton of leadership and advocacy passed from the older generation must not be dropped by the present generation.
As a roadmap to self awareness, self development and an eye opener to opportunities and connections which often elude the younger generation, our Governor is ensuring that effective utilization of our capabilities is enhanced.
The training/retreat is a testament to the Governor's unparalleled love for education which has culminated in regular recruitment of teachers, massive renovation/ fencing of schools, improved infrastructures on campuses, regular subvention to state-owned tertiary institutions, free tuition in primary and secondary schools in the state, among others.
Worthy of note is that his administration has given utmost attention to other sectors by promoting quality health care delivery, security, economic development, sustenance of peace, agriculture, aviation development, sports etc. The triumph of Akwa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League is a reward for state government's investment in sports.
Participants of the training/ retreat assures His Excellency that it will yield multiplier effects and most importantly have the immediate effect of redefining student leadership in our respective tertiary institutions.
Participants shall upon their return, train others thereby making more students to be involved in effective leadership processes in our institutions of higher learning.
Constituents of the Akwa Ibom State Student Community literally doff their hats in profound appreciation to the Governor and the Akwa Ibom State Government.
We send uncountable 'gbosas' to our students-friendly Governor.
Comrade Akwaowo Clifford Ukpong
Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Matters
Akwa Ibom State
GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL CELEBRATES AKWA UNITED IN GRAND STYLE
Governor Udom Emmanuel, moments ago, led top government officials including the Deputy Governor, Mr Moses Ekpo, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey and other state House of Assembly Members , the state executive council members and members of extra ministerial departments, local government chairmen, as well as numerous other sports loving Akwa Ibomites to watch historic emergence of Akwa United as Champions of Nigerian Football.
Akwa United spanked visiting MFM FC, Lagos by 5 goals to 2 to emerge champions of the 2020/2021 Professional League Season, with a match to spare.
The champions' trophy and wineers medals were immediately presented to the team by the Chairman of the Nigerian Football League Management Committee, Shehu Dikko.
The team had earlier in the life of Governor Emmanuel's administration won the Federation Cup twice.
Media Unit
Govt House,Uyo
01/08/21
Vanguard celebrates Obong Attah with Lifetime Achievement Award
Yesterday, Vanguard Newspapers celebrated Arc. Obong Victor Attah with a lifetime achievement award.
The event held at Eko Hotel, Lagos. HE the Governor was represented by the SSG Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, accompanied by the Head of the Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Nsikan Linus Nkan PhD, Honourable Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Comrade Ini Ememobong.
Also in attendance at the star studded event were Mr and Mrs Udom Inoyo and Mr. Udeme Ufot .
FASHION QUEEN NIGERIA 2021: Organizers announces Contestants' Pre-Online Voting
The organizers of Africa's Biggest Fashion Contest; "FASHION QUEEN NIGERIA (MAIDEN EDITION)" has officially announced the date for her Contestants' Pre-Online Voting.
The announcement was made by the Project Manager Mfonobong Robson on a media briefing in Uyo earlier this week while on a courtesy visit to one of their Partners Nsy Makeovers and Talent Bank Nigeria.
According to the Project Manager, the pre-Online voting which will be live on their social media handles (Facebook.com/FashionQNG) & (Instagram.com/FashionqueenNG) will Kicks Off this Sunday 18th July, 2021 by 10:00PM and ends on Sunday 1st August, 2021 by 12:AM.
According the press statement, the pre-online voting is designed to prepare the contestants for the main voting and also to qualify them for the Auditions.
"We've put everything in place for this project and we trust God for quality contents and the success story we are about to record." He added.
Steps on how to vote your Favourite contestants will be published on Facebook.com/FashionQNG & Instagram.com/FashionqueenNG
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EC Global set for launch of crypto currency, BRANDO COIN
.. commence 60 Days Presale !
The founder of E-commerce platform, EC Global Mall, Ambassador Ubong Brownson on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 played host to journalists at the company's head office in Uyo to brief them on his new innovation 'Brando Coin' and what value that would create in the crypto currency market.
He shed light on cryptocurrency as a digital currency that can be used to buy goods and services, but uses an online ledger with strong cryptography to secure online transactions, much of the interest is to trade for profit, with speculators at times when prices rise.
Ambassador Brownson in his remark frowned at the backwardness by many third world or African countries when it comes to the graduation to digital financial solutions, through crypto currency. He said his company is leading a charge to ensure that Nigerians, precisely Akwa Ibomites cash in on the revolution in the digital economy.
Fielding questions from members of the press on his experience and plans to sustain the coin, Mr Ubong boasted of his training with a Malaysian professional as far back as 2013, which has given him a wealth of experience needed to run the venture.
Speaking further, he also denounced fear of investment in crypto currency and forex, owing to regulations by government and crash of some trading platforms.
According to him, "Brando Coin is just like Bitcoin and other coins. It is important for people to know that coin does not crash, it is platforms that crash, the coin is a way of securing funds in a way that will not be affected by inflation, as I am talking to you, even the Central Bank of Nigeria is currently working on their own coin, this is the new way to go and I feel my people in Akwa Ibom State should not be left behind".
Brando Coin was unveiled alongside the Exchange App, which allows for easy trade of Brando and other coins on the platform. The coin is currently on a 60-Day presale for interested buyers to secure.
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Ekid People Demand World-Class Seaport, Affirm part ownership of the seaport land.
Urge Ibom Seaport Implementation Board to ignore distractions.
The people of Ekid nation have challenged the Ibom Seaport managers to ignore unnecessary distractions and deliver “a world class port” that will be of benefit to all.
At a meeting between critical stakeholders and representatives of the Ibom Deep Seaport Implementation Board recently in Eket, the President of Ekid People’s Union (EPU) , Dr Sam Udonsak, also assured the investors in the proposed Ibom Deep Seaport of utmost support, urging them not to be discouraged by “spurious, fictitious and provocative claims made by some parties to the ownership” of the proposed location.
He then commended the choice of location, which covers some portions of the ancestral land of the Ekid people like Okposo 1, Okposo 11, Itak Idim Ekpe, among others.
Recently, there has been renewed claims of exclusion or ownership of the land from some ethnic nationalities. However, Udonsak said: “ For the avoidance of doubt, the land is historically, legally, morally and so on, by every and any consideration the ancestral land of the Ekid people. It would remain so forever”.
Available facts and documents show that as far back as 1918, the Privy Council which was the highest appellate court in the British Empire declared that the present location of the Ibom Deep Seaport, which form what is generally known as Okoiyak, belonged to Ekid people. In 2003, the Federal High Court sitting at Uyo made a pronouncement in suit FHC/UY/C5/53/2003, affirming the 1918 Privy Council decision that the said land belong to Ekid.
However, Udonsak assured the Implementation Board that as a responsible people, EPU was more interested in the developmental impacts the seaport expectedly will bring to the entire state, hence would not join others trying to scare off the investors.
The EPU President endorsed the choice of the Ibom Seaport’s location, saying “it was arrived at after thorough and diligent considerations of the requirement for the port if that caliber”.
Udonsak urged the Implementation Board to adopt a constant dialogue approach with the host communities, including the people of Ekid nation.
The leader of the visiting team, Barr (Mrs) Mfon Usoro, appreciated the maturity of the Ekid people in reacting to an otherwise potentially volatile and sensitive issue as land ownership.
She assured the Ekid people that they will never be left behind and that the location for the seaport was carefully chosen after proper investigations and due diligence.
SPORT NEWS: AKWA UTD SN**CH VITAL POINT IN JOS, STAY TOP OF NPFL LOG
Mfon Patrick
Akwa United's hope of winning the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) crown this season received a major boost on match-day 31 after they picked a valuable point in Jos following a goalless draw with 2017 champions Plateau United on Sunday.
The draw in Jos means that Akwa United have taken four points from a possible six against Plateau United this season, having won the first leg 1-0 in Uyo.
Coach Kennedy Boboye's team went into the game in Jos with high hopes and gave good account of themselves against a hard fighting Plateau United side in what was a classic NPFL showdown.
Coach Boboye opted for a 4-2-3-1 tactical formation with midfielders Marshall Johnson and Ubong Essien playing infront of the back-four, while the trio of Samuel Amadi, Adam Yakubu and Ubong Friday played behind the lone striker Ikechukwu Nwani.
Both teams showed class and matched each other toe-to-toe and created lots of good scoring chances but couldn't find the breakthrough.
Despite losing defender Sampson Gbadebo to injury midway into the first-half, the Promise Keepers were solid at the back as Etboy Akpan, Charles Okafor, Wilson Elu and David Philip provided the needed cover for goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka.
Midfielders Marshall Johnson and Ubong Essien were on top of their game as they frustrated every plan of their hosts in the middle.
The smooth transition of play from the defense to the midfield saw Ubong Friday, Adam Yakubu and Samuel Amadi flourishing, with some brilliant touches.
Akwa United's best scoring opportunities in the game went the way of Ubong Friday, Ikechukwu Nwani, Samuel Amadi, Adam Yakubu and Abubarka Aliyu, however they were unable to bury their chances.
Goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka put up a spectacular performance and made some eye-catching saves to deny Plateau United and in the process announced himself as the safest hands between the sticks in the league with 15 clean sheets in 26 matches.
With seven matches left to be played before the end of the season, the Promise Keepers have recorded 15 victories, 12 draws with just four loses in 31 league games and boast of a healthy goal difference of +20.
The two-time Federation Cup Champions have so far accumulated 57 points and are two points clear of second-placed Kano Pillars.
Akwa United now turn their attention to their Aiteo Cup game against NNL side Gateway FC slated for Wednesday at the FIFA Goal Project pitch in Abuja before returning home to face Enyimba International on match-day 32 of this campaign on Sunday.
NDDC is for all Niger Deltans, Says Efiong Akwa
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reiterated the importance of giving opportunities to persons living with disability, in its efforts at making the development of the Niger Delta region integrative, inclusive and sustainable.
Speaking at the presentation of letters of engagement to twelve new employees of the Commission who are physically challenged in Port Harcourt, Interim Administrator/CEO of NDDC, Mr. Efiong Okon Akwa, said the Commission was determined to harness the potentials of all Niger Deltans in order to make the region a better place.
Mr. Akwa said that NDDC “is perhaps the first Federal Government agency to begin the implementation of the Act on persons living with disability which was passed into law in 2019,” adding: “This shows that we are human and we understand and care for others, thereby impacting the lives of people in the region, regardless of their physical condition.”
The NDDC Boss stated: “It is our view that this gesture the government has shown to you will prompt you to extend same to your friends and relatives. We want you to be ambassadors of this government, this Commission and the people of the Niger Delta, so as to serve as a source of motivation to others.”
Mr. Akwa gave credit to President Muhammadu Buhari for directing the agency to intervene, not only in physical infrastructure projects, but also in human capacity building.
“By passing the disability rights law the government,” he said, “has committed to ensuring that people living with disability enjoy their human rights. This is to instil a sense of responsibility, recognition and pride, as well as ownership, in persons living with disability. That is why we are intervening in your lives, and in the lives of all Niger Deltans.”
Mr. Akwa noted that the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, who forwarded government’s approval for the engagement, had stated that “President Muhammadu Buhari is aware of what you are passing through and is doing his best to ensure that government stands by you. It is not your choice to live with disability.”
He added: “It is a condition you found yourselves in. But it will not stop you from adding your quota to the development of the Niger Delta, Nigeria and humanity.”
Also speaking at the ceremony, the Director of Human Resources of the Commission, Barr. Silas Anyanwu, said that "this is an epoch-making event, because the NDDC has shown, as perhaps the first government agency to give employment to persons living with disability, that we are mindful of all Niger Deltans, and that we are prepared to work with everyone to develop this region.”
He called on them to give their best in their duties, stating that while the Commission will provide every support to make their work easier, “no one would receive any special favours or considerations. It is important for you to know that we expect the best from you, because to whom much is given, much is expected.”
The regional chairman of the Joint Association of People Living with Disability, Mr. Simon Bidei, thanked the Commission for coming to the aid of persons living with disability, noting that “it was the first of its kind.”
He stated: “NDDC has made history today, by giving us the opportunity to serve. We are grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari, to the honourable minister and the interim administrator for remembering us and knowing that we are living with capability.”
He called on other organisations to emulate NDDC, noting that the Commission had taken into consideration the needs of persons living with disability in constructing the new headquarters building.
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