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DNKI Holds NEC/NAC Retreat In Bayelsa

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From Mike Tayese, Yenagoa

De Norsemen Klub International (DNKI) over the weekend held its National Executive Council (NEC) and National Advisory Council (NAC) Inauguration and Leadership Retreat in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, with the theme: “Accountability as a Tool for Good Governance – DNKI In Perspective”

The new NAC leadership has Mr Oliver Patrick-Ityohegh (Abuja Chapter) as Chairman, Dr Chidex Eze (Rivers State Chapter) as Vice Chairman, Dr.

Ojong Bassey (Lagos Chapter) as Secretary and Mr Ifeanyi Larry (Edo state Chapter) is Treasurer while for NEC, the International President of DNKI, Chief (Engr) Chidi Anokwu is Chancellor, Chief Akpabio Essien is Chairman while Senator Okenwa Nnachi-Uka is the Secretary.

The three-day event witnessed a medical check/outreach, meet and greet, interactive session with the International President, stakeholders and delegates, All White Pool Party,, NAC meeting/elections, novelty football match as well as a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, King (Capt) Frank N. Okurakpo, Odhe the second, of Okugbe Isoko Kingdom in Sagbama LGA of Bayelsa State.

Speaking to newsmen after the retreat, the International President of DNKI, Chief (Engr) Chidi Anokwu charged the new executive to be proactive by abiding to the principles of the organization so as to shun every tendency culpable of demeaning the Klub.

He expressed belief in the capacity, experience and competence of the new executive to take the Klub to greater heights.

He said ” I trust the new executive, one thing I know for them is that we are already cruising, I can tell you that this is the best team any leadership ever had in DNKl take it to the banks. Without mincing words, this team will produce results that we have never had before.”

The DNKI boss, while explaining some of the roles of DNKI, said the organization provides humanitarian services to the society, and called on members not to relent in providing succour to the vulnerable people in the society and as well to love one another.

On the misconception about DNKI, he reiterated that the Klub has carried out various developmental projects for people to see and attributed the misconceptions to mischief makers who don’t mean well for the organization.

He further assured, that his leadership will not rest on its oars to correct this misconceptions, hence, he promised that in no distant time the society will differentiate them from others trying to thwart the goodwill of the Klub

His words “This organization is seen from a different perspective, people bear our name, people answer our name, saying they are Norsemen, but we know they are not Norsemen. People want to copy us, mind you it is only good fruit that people stone, if the fruits are not good, people will not stone them.

“They keep calling us bad names while we excel. Prosperity is what we have come to inherit, but I want to assure you with time we will get rid of it.

Also, the host and Guv’nor of the Bayelsa State Chapter, Chief Anthony Oboghor said the aim of the retreat was to discuss the role of the leadership, capacity building of members and operations on how the organization will move forward.

He mentioned some developmental projects embarked by the organization in Bayelsa to include, installation of street lights, traffic stands, provision of drinking water in some communities, receptacles in Yenagoa.

According to him, DKNI, also provide other services such as enlightenment campaigns on drug abuse, provision of items like foodstuffs, toiletries,, mosquito nets, slippers and more to orphanages, the Nigerian Correctional Facility as well as providing stipends to the elderly, payment of fines for prisoners, blood donation among several others.

“We are like a signboard, the more they see us, the more they truly say these people practice what they preach. You can see how we organize our retreat peacefully. By October we have our humanitarian day, before then we must have done our other projects. He noted”

He said a lot went into planning the retreat and thanked God for making it a huge success, while also appreciating Chief Anokwu for the immense role he played in creating the enabling atmosphere for the successful hosting of the all-important event as well members of the state chapter who contributed their resources and energy to host what has been widely called the best retreat so far.

‘To my International President, I thank you for your unwavering support, advice, prayers and encouragement. I pray God continues to bless you with more wisdom and good health/sound mind to continue to pilot our noble organization to heights never attained before. To all delegates across the various chapters who thronged Bayelsa State for the past three days, I say thank you for adding colour to the event. You have left a lasting memory in our hearts which will be with us forever. Let us continue to work together to ensure the growth and success of DNKI” He said.

The retreat lecture titled: Family Budgeting “Indaba-Doxa”: Let the Believers Help the Unbelievers, MBOK! Was delivered by Professor Emmanuel Sabastien Akpan of Banking and Finance Department, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State.

Highpoints of the event includes cultural display by the award winning Bayelsa State Arts and Culture and award presentation to some deserving members and personalities who have contributed meaningfully to the development of society.

They include, International President of DNKI, Chief (Engr) Chidi Anokwu, who was honoured with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his Innovative Leadership, Pastor Peace Belema-George and Dr Samuel Gambo jointly received the Lifetime Impact Award, Mr Ndunupere Owonaro and Mr Maurice Enarebebe also jointly received an award in recognition of Life of Service to DNKI/Bayelsa State Chapter.

Others are former Bayelsa State Information Commissioner, Barr. Esueme Dan-Kikile Esq. who received an award for inspiring the young generation, immediate past International President of DNKI, Chief (Dr). Adeshola Giwa was also honored with an Excellence Award for Setting The Pace For DNKI while Engr. Solomon Olali was presented with an Achievement Award for his remarkable achievements while he was the Bayelsa State Chapter Guv’nor.

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Tinubu Approves Management Unit for Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit (SCO-PMU) domiciled in the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare.A statement on Friday by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, said the unit would ensure efficient, transparent and accountable management of external grants mobilised towards the implementation of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII).

Ngelale said SCO-PMU would report to a Steering Committee/Ministerial Oversight Committee chaired by the Minister, including the Minister of State, Permanent Secretary; Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and relevant development partners.
“The SCO-PMU will serve as the secretariat and delivery unit for the NHSRII and is to be headed by a national coordinator (NC).“The functions of the SCO-PMU include programme management, monitoring and evaluation, engagement and supervision of Independent Verification Agents (IVAs) for NHSRII programmes and fiduciary management, among others.“Consequently, the President has approved the appointment of Dr. Muntaqa Umar Sadiq as the National Coordinator of SCO-PMU,” he said.

Report says that Sadiq has over 17 years of experience in public health, impact investing, investment banking, energy, and climate financing across the health, finance, climate and energy sectors.He had served as Head of the Performance Management and Delivery Unit at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and Chief Executive Officer of the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria.He also served as Head of the Nigeria Energy Transition Office and Private Sector Engagement Adviser at the World Bank. (NAN)

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FG Denies Slash in Students’ Allowances

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The Federal Government says it has no plan to slash scholarship students’ allowances as recently projected in the media.The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, stated this during a meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Abuja on Friday.

Report says that there was a report that the ministry, through the Federal Scholarship Board, announced a slash in allowances of foreign scholars stranded in Russia, Morocco, and Algeria among others.

The slash in scholars’ allowances under the federal government’s Bilateral Educational Agreement Scholarship (BEA) was attributed to the economic crises.Mamman said that there was no slash in scholars` allowances but rather an adjustment due to Foreign Exchange fluctuations (FOREX).
“We want to clarify what has been in the media on allowances paid to scholars under the Bilateral Scholarship Agreement.“We want to place it on record that the ministry and the Federal Government for that matter have not slashed the allowances due to students.“What happened is some adjustments in the amount due to them because of FOREX fluctuations, and as soon as we get the balance we have applied for, we will pay them.“But for now, what is in the budget is what we can pay. So, there is no slash, we will even be happy to increase, so this is what has led to the adjustments,” he said.(NAN)

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Planned Protests: CAN calls for calm and patience

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By Laide Akinboade, Abuja

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Friday, has urged Nigerians to calm and patient with Federal Government and should give the the government more time to address these pressing concerns.In a statement issued by CAN and signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh ,President, CAN and made available to journalists in Abuja.

CAN also urged all Nigerians to consider alternative means of expressing their grievances.
He however said CAN stands in solidarity with the citizens of nation during these challenging times of economic hardship and pervasive hunger. The statement reads in part, “As we navigate this period of crisis, it is imperative to uphold the constitutional rights of every Nigerian to peacefully protest and express their grievances.
The right to assemble and voice discontent is a cornerstone of our democracy and must be protected and respected by all. Peaceful protests are a powerful tool for civic engagement, allowing the populace to communicate their concerns and hold leaders accountable. However, the anxiety related to the impending protests is heightening, especially given the volatile experiences in countries like Kenya and Pakistan.”We must also draw from our recent history. The #ENDSARS and #RevolutionNow protests, though rooted in genuine grievances, were marred by tragic incidents where miscreants hijacked the process. This led to widespread looting, destruction of properties, and unfortunate loss of lives. These experiences have shown us that mass demonstrations can quickly degenerate into chaos if not properly managed and coordinated.” In light of the planned protests scheduled to commence on 1st of August, CAN urges all Nigerians to consider alternative means of expressing their grievances. We recommend giving the government more time to address these pressing concerns. This period should be used to explore other legal avenues that will not easily give hoodlums the opportunity to hijack the exercise to destroy our national assets or endanger lives and properties. Dialogue, petitions, and town hall meetings are viable options that can yield positive results without the risk of disorder.”We call on the government to cut the cost of governance and expedite its efforts to alleviate the hardships in the land. The opulent lifestyle of political office holders must be addressed to demonstrate the sincerity of those in government to improve the living conditions of the people. Likewise, it is imperative that the government implements the newly approved national minimum wage to provide immediate relief to struggling families.”Furthermore, specific measures must be taken to put an end to kidnappings, banditry, and mass killings that have plagued various parts of our country. The security and well-being of every Nigerian should be paramount, and urgent action is required to restore peace and order.”We also call on the government to expedite its efforts to alleviate the hardships in the land. There is an urgent need for more refined and effective policies that address the root causes of the economic challenges we face. The government must deepen its consultations with stakeholders, including religious leaders, to create a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to problem-solving. By working together, we can devise sustainable solutions that reflect the needs and aspirations of the people.”In these trying times, let us all remember the words of our Lord Jesus Christ: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God” (Matthew 5:9). As we seek to bring about positive change, let us do so with a spirit of peace, love, and unity. Our strength lies in our ability to come together, support one another, and work collectively toward a better Nigeria.”We pray for wisdom and discernment for our leaders, resilience and hope for our citizens, and divine intervention to guide us through these difficult times”.

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