Good morning my beloved brethren. I trust you are doing great , Praise God!

TODAY'S WORD OF GOD:

"And I brought you into a plentiful country, to eat the fruit thereof and the goodness thereof; but when ye entered, ye defiled my land, and made mine heritage an abomination. Jeremiah 2:7"

Familiarity breeds contempt. The children of Israel started off well with God when they entered the Promised Land, but along the way, they drifted and defiled themselves.
They were a holy nation onto God and were expected to make holiness their lifestyle.

Dear beloved, the day you got born again, you become a holy nation and a peculiar people onto God (1 Peter 2:9).
You are expected to live your life like our Lord Jesus Christ.
Don't ever desire the things of the world nor the habits or character of the ungodly; if you do, you will drift into their lifestyle and defile yourself, and God will not be happy with you.
If you find yourself in that mess already, please be brave to repent, or else you will lose your heritage or inheritance in Christ.
May the Lord God Almighty guide and protect us to live a holy life in His Promised Land in Jesus Christ name.
SHALOM!

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YOU CAN TURN YOUR PARTNER INTO A MONSTER (Part 1)

Let’s be real — many people didn’t start out as bitter, withdrawn, promiscuous, stingy, alcoholic or spiritually cold individuals.

They became that way… because of the kind of partner they ended up with.

Now, let’s be clear: no one has a valid excuse for losing their values or becoming a worse version of themselves.

But experience has shown that the influence of a spouse or dating partner can either MAKE you or BREAK you.

A faithful husband can slip into adultery when he’s been repeatedly starved of intimacy by his wife.

A once joyful and vibrant person can become moody and depressed when constantly criticized or neglected by their partner.

A once generous lady can become a very stingy woman if he dates or marries a selfish and inconsiderate man.

A once vision and purpose driven man can become irresponsible and useless if he marries a vision killer and unsupportive wife.

A once passionate and firebranded sister can become a shadow of herself if she entangles herself with an unspiritual and ungodly man.

So here are two questions:

1. Is your partner making you better or slowly destroying you?
2. Are you helping your partner grow, or are you the reason they’re getting worse?

To be continued…….. (part 2 dropping by 11:30am today). Stay tuned

I will never forgive 2go, why should I? How? Not after what 2go did to me.

I was 19 years old then, using 2go like others. I had connected with one Presh452. Peeping through my Nokia 2626, I could see a beautiful DP. Yes, I like fine fine ihe rị mma. Who no like better thing? Ị na-alụ nwaanyị jọrọ njọ a ga-ebere gị ya ego?

The connection began from chatting to exchange of phone number. Then, night calls. Then, midnight by 12:00 AM to 5:00AM you'd call and speak with anyone free of charge. When that country was still called Nigeria before it turned to Bongo.

Awwww. Midnight, innocent calls — innocent conversation — innocent "I love you...I love you too" raining like a heavy downpour in Mbanefo Hostel. Boys were calling their sweethearts, feeling loved and to be loved. Then I would be in the reading room, Presh452 would call. She's no longer Presh452 but Precious.

When the call enters, I'd leave my books to speak with Pre Pre. Awww. Love Nwantịntị. Precious is a beautiful girl. Queen of Persia. Bianca is learning beauty from her. Precious is as beautiful as the Arab Queens. In fact, through 2go, she sent me beautiful pictures.

"This is you?"

She'd say yes.

Awwww. Her beauty has turned into a butterfly, flying inside my stomach, getting out through my oesophagus, connecting to my alimentary canal. Oh, canal man cannot understand the things of the spirit.

"I can't wait to see you in Aba," my sweet Precious would say.

"I can't wait to see you too," a lost Ọnụkwube would reply.

Midnight calls back to back. Precious had told me number of children she wanted. She was going for 6, I needed just 2. In fact, if possible, 1. But 2 is okay. She didn't want 2 children, after all her father was so rich and had properties in Aba with a fleet of car. In fact, her elder brother was in Europe where he was a billionaire in Euros. So, money no be problem. "Let's have 6 children, my family are rich."

Everything was on her head. I wasn't thinking of any children. She was already planning 6 kids. With who? But you know, when the butterfy flaps its wings in your stomach, you seem to forget some yarning of dust, and dwell on the flow. The flow was flowing.

However, I had gone to the University of Port Harcourt to meet with Professor Nọlue Emenanjọ. Even though I was quite young, I had started meeting professors earlier — traveling to different universities just to meet those men I had read from books. I connected with them on personal level.

The idea was, after going to Uniport, I would branch in Aba to meet my first lady. The most beautiful woman on earth, 2go gave me. We had planned going to cinema together, eat at expensive restaurant, discuss about the future and our love life. So sweet!

She would send me more pictures.

"Are these your pictures?"

"Yes."

Chai. The girl had a pot of beauty broken on her head, and beauty drenched her body, wet it like a fowl beaten by rain. Why can't Precious compete as Miss Universe?

I had left Port Harcourt on Thursday morning. I first left Chọba for Rumuola by Aba Road. Then, Obigbo was still manageable. I plied the road by jumping on ndị Aka n'elu motor. Through Port Harcourt Road, we got to Aba.

She asked me to wait for her at Tonimas. Even though I had to meet her, I was a confirm guy man to stay at the opposite direction and observe my environment unto security-wise.

I stayed behind a parked bus to place a call, someone picked, and was approaching me.

"I am here."

"No. You are not here. I am not seeing you."

"Look at me, I am here."

Mbanụnụ.

Something was standing before me quite alright, but the thing was not a human being. Not my Precious whom I had spent my sleepless nights calling on nightcall. It cannot be my princess, my asampetecious asampete whose beauty was mesmerizing Ọbama then.

I don't want to abuse what God has created. But it seems that after God was done creating some people, they recreated themselves against God's image. Because, how can someone's eyes be bigger than ikwiikwii? Her eyes socketed inside like that of a mọnkey. Imi pịahụ ya ka imi enwe. The sponge okpu n'isi was like that of a mad woman in Eke Imeọha. Her teeth stood erect like amụ ịnyịnya.

Ọnụkwube ntọọọ. Ị chụgburu onwe gị na nwaanyị. Why do bad things keep happening to good people? My mates were using 2go and connecting with ụmụnwa, why did my own 2go connect with kpalakwukwu? Other people's snares hunted living things, mine caught non-living things.

I took a deep breath. Then asked like a conquered wrestler, "are you Precious?"

She said yes, without remorse. She wasn't even remorseful that she sold me adaka in place of enwe. I was praying, kabbashing so that people who knew me wouldn't see me with this kind of usungu. The kind akpoola she wore was sounding on the ground "ma i kelere m, ma i keleghị m, I don't care."

I had made a promise, I must fullfil it. I had promised we would go on date at Crunches located then at Ikot Ekpene Road. But, how would I be looking at this person's face? Impossible. I am not hungry. Even if I am, I'll not eat. You cannot ponzi me and expect me to be happy. Elu na ala ekwela ngwere gbaa ajị.

As we were walking, she was doing the talking, and replying herself. Me Wey be vibe turned deaf. Ogbi. She was ranting how rich her father was. How rich her brother was. Shouting as if I was Buubu who had ear problems and Ee Pee See spend billions to treat it.

Keke was coming with speed, this girl was walking like her father owned the road. The Keke almost hit her, I quickly held her backward before ikuku kẹkẹ eburu ya. I practically saved her from being crushed by the Keke.

Guess what she did?

She went to fight the Keke man. Hitting her open palm on her mouth. "Wuuuuuuuuuuu. If you try me, you will sleep in cell. I.d.i.ot, do you know who my father is?"

I was a gentleman to the core. I was pleading with the Keke man to forgive. I saw what happened. She was at fault. Everyone in the Keke was telling her she was at fault. Aunty was busy insulting them.

The Keke man wasn't responding to her but just looking at me with a pity.

"Fine boy like you, kee ihe i ji udele a eme? See the kind thing you dey Waka for road with."

Na wetin man do man.

You cannot win Aba men with bad mouth. The man was pitying me. I was trying to manage the fact that I was lied to, the same person was embarrassing herself. What was remaining was to remove her clothes and fight. So, na onye ara I came to Aba to see? 2go— tọnda faya you!

No problem. What I would do was on my mind. We got to the restaurant. I asked her to order. She placed her order. I refused to order anything. I lost appetite. What if I eat anything, someone who knows me walks in. My mama fit disown me. I cannot.

Eventually, we stepped out of the restaurant. She was telling me how her father locked her teacher for one week because the teacher punished her in school.

She was saying those things..

Guess what I did?

I took her by surprise and ran to the other side of the road, with the back of my legs touching back of my ears. Then, I jumped into Keke like a thief a na-achụ ọsọ.

"Peace Park, Peace Park!"

"Ọga na #100," the Keke man said, delaying me.

"Go! Go! I will give you 200 naira. Just go."

The Keke guy moved, the girl crossed the road, pursuing me and Keke. She had long leg oo. Chasing us oo! Thank God there was no traffic.

I got to Peace Mark, paid the Keke guy 200 naira. Big money those days. I bought my ticket and bought a newspaper I used to cover the other side — reading newspaper I didn't budget for — in case my Aba Precious abata.

The vehicle quickly filled up, we drove to Nsụka.

When I got to Nsụka, she texted me:

"Because I am not beautiful, that's why you treated me like that..."

I replied: "since you are not proud of yourself— then you were sending me other people's pictures as yours — why should I be proud of you?"

She paused, I paused, 2go paused; all of us paused!

FISCAL DISCIPLINE, REVENUE DIVERSIFICATION CRITICAL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEV.- GOV UMO ENO

... as Senate President applauds his leadership style

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has emphasized on the need for states and local governments to embrace fiscal discipline and revenue diversification to achieve sustainable development.

The Governor stated this while delivering a public lecture on the theme: "Leading Economic Development in Sub-Nationals of the Nigerian Federation: The ARISE Agenda," at the University of Uyo.

He noted that the ARISE Agenda was borne out of the desire to grow the economy while developing abundant human resources in the State, focuses on eight lofty goals including; Poverty reduction, Job creation, Price stability,sustainable economic growth, improved standard of living, environmental sustainability, highly educated, healthy and skilled people, and the Security of lives and property

He further explained that the ARISE Agenda, a flagship economic blueprint that guides his administration's development efforts, is an acronym for ‘five-group aspirations’: Agricultural Revolution, Tourism Development and Environmental Management; Rural Development, Women & Youth Empowerment; Infrastructural Maintenance and Advancement; Security Management, Sound Educational and Health Sector Management; and Economic, Industrial and Social Advancement

The Governor who holds a Doctorate degree in Public Administration from the University, said that since the inception of his administration, wastages in government have been minimized, and the government is determined to expand its revenue base by digitalization of government operations.

"Soon, we will launch AKWAGIS, a digital platform where we will be collecting ground rent, which as we speak is in the region of N16 billion. Through this platform, we will be able to seamlessly offer Certificates of Occupancy, which would help attract businesses to our State.

"We are also investing heavily in the tourism sector that has been variously described as the “New Black Gold.” From agricultural tourism, through our Ibom Model Farm, to medical tourism, with our planned Ibom International Medical Centre - a 200-bed hospital that will come with 24 different departments under one roof. This hospital, once completed, will compare to any such facility anywhere in the world.

"The ARISE Resort, which we hope to commission in the first half of this year, the International Conference Centre, the Ibom Tropicana Hotel, which we are poised to complete will signpost our ascendancy as the tourism hub of our nation and bring in billions of Naira in revenue.

" We remain committed to the growth and expansion of Ibom Air and work is ongoing in the Aviation Village, as part of our investments in the aviation eco- system.

"We are committed to the human capital development of our people and this has been acknowledged by the Federal Government and the World Bank, leading to the launch two days ago, of the Human Capital Development Strategic Plan by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON.

"We have achieved a success rate of 3.5% out of school children, against the national average of 25.6% - a truly remarkable feat.

"We are positioning our State for growth beyond oil by these strategic investments in tourism and human capital development," he said.

The Governor said to ensure the success of economic development in sub-nationals, policymakers must develop action plans before implementation, strengthen governance and institutional capacity, enhance internally generated revenue (IGR) to reduce reliance on federal allocations, promote regional economic cooperation and trade among states, encourage private sector-led development through investment incentives, and focus on collaboration rather than conflicts.

He appreciated the crafters of the ARISE Agenda, and expressed his determination to go the extra mile to further development in the State, while urging policymakers, corporate bodies, the academia, and citizens to join hands with him in the journey towards a prosperous, self-reliant, and globally competitive sub-national economy.

In his remarks, the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio applauded the Governor for his inclusive leadership disposition which according to him has engendered unprecedented peace and security in the State.

Senator Akpabio who was represented by Dr. Saviour Enyiekere, Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), also commended the Governor for his collaboration with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government, and assured of the support of the All Progressives Congress in the State to ensure the Governor's second term victory in 2027.

Chairman of the Occasion, Emeritus Prof. Akpan Ekpo, the University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo and the Dean of the Host Faculty, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Christopher Ekong as well as Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Prof. Peter Esuh appreciated the Governor for accepting to share his thoughts through the public lecture, stressing that the ARISE Agenda is a comprehensive document that can drive development in the State and other sub-nationals.

The event which attracted eminent personalities within and outside the State, had as discussants, Prof. Okechukwu Onuchukwu, Vice - Chancellor, Ignatius Aguru University of Education, Rivers State, and Prof. Ebebe Ukpong, a development expert and former Commissioner in the State.
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Men of the Himba tribe in Namibia and Angola rocking their long plaited hairstyle known as Ondatu.
The Himba people are an indigenous tribe in northern Namibia and parts of Angola, known for their unique cultural practices and traditional appearance. Himba men are often recognized for their distinctive hairstyles, which hold cultural and spiritual significance

Himba people, including men, apply a mixture of otjize (a blend of butterfat and ochre) to their hair, which gives it a distinctive red color and helps to protect it from the harsh desert environment

Hairstyles among the Himba people are not just aesthetically pleasing but also carry cultural and spiritual meaning, often signifying status, age, or marital status

The Himba people's unique hairstyles and cultural practices have fascinated many, and their traditions continue to be an important part of their identity.

How to Build an Offer Staircase that Makes You Millions…


Last year, I helped my client in SA to build an offer staircase that makes her $599 dollars, daily. No jokes!

Every business needs an offer staircase: whether you sell physical, digital products, coaching, or paid services, you need an offer staircase.

Your offer staircase (also known as a value ladder) is the step by step journey your customer takes from their very first interaction with your brand to becoming a high ticket or loyal long term client.

Think of it like this:

Each step of the staircase moves your customer closer to deeper transformation, and higher investment.


Let’s break it down.


1. Free Value (The Welcome Mat)

This is where they discover you, trust you, and get a quick win.

Examples:

• Your posts
• Free guide, checklist, or mini-course
• Free webinar or challenge
• Lead magnet like a 30 Days of Content Idea guide
• Free community or newsletter

The goal here is to build trust and grow your audience.


2. Low Ticket Offer (The First Step)

This is a no brainer offer that gives a taste of your expertise.

Create any of the following and price it at 1k, 2k or 3k.

• A paid template or workbook
• A short masterclass or workshop replay
• A mini eBook or cheat sheet
• Low-cost digital product bundle

Turn followers into buyers and filter serious people.

Imagine making 50k daily from one low ticket product.
That’s 1.5m in 30 days.

10k daily is 310k in 30 days.

Create it once and it continues making millions for you.


3. Core Offer (Your Signature Transformation)

This is your main offer, the one that gets clients real results.

Price range can be from 10,000 to 150,000 Naira.

Examples:

• A self-paced course or group program
• Monthly subscription
• Done for you service, like web design, content calendar setup, etc.
• 1:1 strategy session

Goal: Deliver big transformation and position yourself as an expert.


4. High-Ticket Offer (Your Premium Room)

This is for your top tier clients who want deeper access, results, or done for you service.

Price range should be from 200,000 Naira upwards.

Examples:

• VIP Days or intensives
• Full service package, like complete marketing funnel setup, rebrand + strategy
• High level coaching or mentorship
• Corporate consulting or retainer packages

Goal: Maximise income and serve fewer people at a higher level.


5. Continuity / Membership (Ongoing Support)

This keeps your best clients in your ecosystem long-term.

Examples:

• Monthly membership or subscription community
• Inner circle mastermind
• Content club or strategy vault
• Alumni group coaching

Goal: Create recurring revenue and lifetime customer value.


Visual Summary of your Million Offer Staircase:

Step 5: Ongoing Membership / Retainer
Step 4: High-Ticket Offer
Step 3: Core Offer
Step 2: Low-Ticket Product
Step 1: Free Value / Lead Magnet


Your Turn:

Ask yourself:

• What do I currently offer at each level?
• Where are the gaps?
• What’s one product/service I can create to fill that gap?


I’m rooting for you.
You feel me?

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How to Make Millions From Your Knowledge or Skills This Year


I started making money from my skill as far back as 2019, during my NYSC.

You’ve probably come across my story, how I hired someone to design my blog, but what he delivered wasn’t quite what I had in mind.

I remember staring at that site like, “Precious, this is not it.”

So, I said to myself, “Since you’ll be blogging for a while, why not learn how to design your own website? At least you won’t have to chase someone to update your own work.”

That one decision born out of frustration—set me up for life.

In less than 2 months, I had learned website design. I’m a fast learner, so I picked it up quickly.

One day, a friend in the family house saw what I’d done and asked me to design for him. I think I charged him around 30,000 then. Another person came, then another. The money kept rolling in from that one skill.

Even just days to my wedding in 2022, I charged 500,000 for a website project. I still design sales pages for clients to this day.

All because I decided to take ownership of a skill that solved a personal problem.


Now it’s your turn.


Maybe you’re wondering:
“What do I even know that someone will pay for?”
Or maybe you’ve said before, “I don’t have any skill, Precious.”

Let me tell you the truth: That’s not true.

You already know or enjoy something that can make you money, if only you’ll package and position it right.


Let me show you 3 simple ways to turn what you already know, love, or enjoy into money (and potentially millions) this year:


1. Monetise What You Know or Do

This is the most direct route. What do you already know how to do? What have you learned from school, work experience, volunteering, or even survival?

Examples:

You’ve worked at a bank for years, maybe even in investment or savings advisory.

You can become a personal finance coach, teaching working-class people how to save, invest, and manage money better.


You studied Law and know how to draft agreements and read documents.

You can teach real estate investors or business owners how to avoid getting scammed by helping them understand what to check in contracts.


You know how to bake cakes or make shawarma? You can teach beginners through online classes or create a weekend bootcamp for kids and teens.


ACTION: Make a list of 5 things you know how to do well. These can be professional, domestic, or even “random” things.

Then ask yourself: Who needs this knowledge?
How can I turn this into a service, product, or training?


2. Monetise What You Love

Some of us have hobbies or interests that we absolutely enjoy. You may not even realize people would pay you for them.

But with the right offer and structure, your passion can pay you.

Examples:

You love DIY crafts and décor? Start a YouTube channel or even start here on Facebook showing tutorials, then sell craft kits or host paid virtual workshops.


You love makeup? Start a series teaching beginner-friendly tutorials and offer makeup classes or personal shopping services.


You love organizing and planning? Offer virtual assistance services, help people declutter their homes or plan their events.


ACTION: Identify 1 thing you love doing, even if you’d do it for free.

Then research 3 people online who are already making money from that thing. Study how they offer their service or package their knowledge. Model it.


3. Monetise What You Enjoy Talking or Writing About

If you’re that person who always finds themselves educating others about a certain topic, or you love to write long threads, posts, or voice notes about a subject, you’ve got something valuable.

Examples:

You’re always advising people about their careers? Package that into a career clarity program or resume writing service.


You love talking about relationships and emotional intelligence? You can start a teach these tooics here on Facebook, then monetize through coaching, courses, or sponsorship.


Build an audience, then sell your insight through ebooks, strategy calls, or memberships.


ACTION: Pick your favourite topic of conversation. What do people come to you for advice on?

Create a simple 3-post content series about that topic this week on your social media. Watch who engages–those are your potential buyers.


You don’t need to have 5 different skills or 10 digital products.

You just need to identify one thing, position yourself well, and start talking about it confidently.

Start with what you know. Build with what you love. And show up with what you enjoy.

If I could go from 30k websites to six-figure projects just by starting with frustration.

Imagine what you can do by starting with intention.


You feel me?

I’m rooting for you.


Precious Ngozika Oli

FISCAL DISCIPLINE, REVENUE DIVERSIFICATION CRITICAL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVT -GOV UMO ENO

... as Senate President applauds his leadership style

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has emphasized on the need for states and local governments to embrace fiscal discipline and revenue diversification to achieve sustainable development.

The Governor stated this while delivering a public lecture on the theme: "Leading Economic Development in Sub-Nationals of the Nigerian Federation: The ARISE Agenda," at the University of Uyo.

He noted that the ARISE Agenda was borne out of the desire to grow the economy while developing abundant human resources in the State, focuses on eight lofty goals including; Poverty reduction, Job creation, Price stability,sustainable economic growth, improved standard of living, environmental sustainability, highly educated, healthy and skilled people, and the Security of lives and property

He further explained that the ARISE Agenda, a flagship economic blueprint that guides his administration's development efforts, is an acronym for ‘five-group aspirations’: Agricultural Revolution, Tourism Development and Environmental Management; Rural Development, Women & Youth Empowerment; Infrastructural Maintenance and Advancement; Security Management, Sound Educational and Health Sector Management; and Economic, Industrial and Social Advancement

The Governor who holds a Doctorate degree in Public Administration from the University, said that since the inception of his administration, wastages in government have been minimized, and the government is determined to expand its revenue base by digitalization of government operations.

"Soon, we will launch AKWAGIS, a digital platform where we will be collecting ground rent, which as we speak is in the region of N16 billion. Through this platform, we will be able to seamlessly offer Certificates of Occupancy, which would help attract businesses to our State.

"We are also investing heavily in the tourism sector that has been variously described as the “New Black Gold.” From agricultural tourism, through our Ibom Model Farm, to medical tourism, with our planned Ibom International Medical Centre - a 200-bed hospital that will come with 24 different departments under one roof. This hospital, once completed, will compare to any such facility anywhere in the world.

"The ARISE Resort, which we hope to commission in the first half of this year, the International Conference Centre, the Ibom Tropicana Hotel, which we are poised to complete will signpost our ascendancy as the tourism hub of our nation and bring in billions of Naira in revenue.

" We remain committed to the growth and expansion of Ibom Air and work is ongoing in the Aviation Village, as part of our investments in the aviation eco- system.

"We are committed to the human capital development of our people and this has been acknowledged by the Federal Government and the World Bank, leading to the launch two days ago, of the Human Capital Development Strategic Plan by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON.

"We have achieved a success rate of 3.5% out of school children, against the national average of 25.6% - a truly remarkable feat.

"We are positioning our State for growth beyond oil by these strategic investments in tourism and human capital development," he said.

The Governor said to ensure the success of economic development in sub-nationals, policymakers must develop action plans before implementation, strengthen governance and institutional capacity, enhance internally generated revenue (IGR) to reduce reliance on federal allocations, promote regional economic cooperation and trade among states, encourage private sector-led development through investment incentives, and focus on collaboration rather than conflicts.

He appreciated the crafters of the ARISE Agenda, and expressed his determination to go the extra mile to further development in the State, while urging policymakers, corporate bodies, the academia, and citizens to join hands with him in the journey towards a prosperous, self-reliant, and globally competitive sub-national economy.

In his remarks, the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio applauded the Governor for his inclusive leadership disposition which according to him has engendered unprecedented peace and security in the State.

Senator Akpabio who was represented by Dr. Saviour Enyiekere, Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), also commended the Governor for his collaboration with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government, and assured of the support of the All Progressives Congress in the State to ensure the Governor's second term victory in 2027.

Chairman of the Occasion, Emeritus Prof. Akpan Ekpo, the University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo and the Dean of the Host Faculty, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Christopher Ekong as well as Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Prof. Peter Esuh appreciated the Governor for accepting to share his thoughts through the public lecture, stressing that the ARISE Agenda is a comprehensive document that can drive development in the State and other sub-nationals.

The event which attracted eminent personalities within and outside the State, had as discussants, Prof. Okechukwu Onuchukwu, Vice - Chancellor, Ignatius Aguru University of Education, Rivers State, and Prof. Ebebe Ukpong, a development expert and former Commissioner in the State.

Only 200 Youths Registered For Army Recruitment From Entire South-East – Brig. Gen. Ekeator Cries Out

Brigadier-General Chima Ekeator, who leads the Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team in Anambra, has raised concern over the low turnout of South-East youths for the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment.

Speaking at a sensitisation event for youth leaders and community president-generals, he revealed that while other regions have over 4,000 applicants, only 200 people from the entire South-East have registered so far.

He called on community leaders to go back and mobilize their youths, saying that full participation is necessary to ensure the South-East gets its fair share in the army.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Aghamba, assured that the state government is committed to encouraging youth involvement. He urged every community to produce at least 10 youths willing to join the military.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs, Tony-Collins Nwabunwanne, reminded young people aged 18 to 22 that this is a great opportunity to serve their country.

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