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  • Mediatrix Development Foundation  Commemorates 2023 International Day of The Girl Child At FGGC, Calabar

    Mediatrix Development Foundation  Commemorates 2023 International Day of The Girl Child At FGGC, Calabar

    Mediatrix Development Foundation  Commemorates 2023 International Day of The Girl Child At FGGC, Calabar.

    On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. Adolescent girls have the right to a safe, educated, and healthy life, not only during these critical formative years but also as they mature into women. If effectively supported during the adolescent years, girls have the potential to change the world – both as the empowered girls of today and as tomorrow’s workers, mothers, entrepreneurs, mentors, household heads, and political leaders. An investment in realizing the power of adolescent girls upholds their rights today and promises a more equitable and prosperous future, one in which half of humanity is an equal partner in solving the problems of climate change, political conflict, economic growth, disease prevention, and global sustainability.

    The event was attended by female students of FGGC and messages focused on the Rights of the Girl Child, leadership & decision-making, quality education, gender equality and empowerment, involvement in politics, etc, were passed.

    MDF, in addition, engaged the students in health education sessions focusing on the Human Papillomavirus and awareness of the introduction and uptake of the HPV vaccine in Nigeria. MDF in partnership with Pink Africa plans to screen the participants for HPV for free, including HPV vaccination in the coming week.

    The team also carried out sensitization on menstrual hygiene best practices and practical demonstration on the appropriate use of sanitary pads. MDF as part of her advocacy distributed free sanitary pads to all participants to curb or mitigate the deleterious effects occasioned by unhealthy menstrual practices.

    Speaking earlier on behalf of the school management, the Principal of FGGC, Mrs. Eno Bassey, welcomed the MDF Team and expressed gratitude that FGGC, Calabar had been selected to commemorate the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child. She called for continued visits and advocacies to the school to further sensitize the students on health issues and career sessions for societal development.

    This year’s theme for the commemoration is “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being”

  • Pupils Receive Lesson Under Shades As Classroom Block Partially Collapsed In Obudu

    Pupils Receive Lesson Under Shades As Classroom Block Partially Collapsed In Obudu

    Children were made to sit under shade for lessons as a block of six classrooms at the Nomadic Primary School in Obudu Local Government Area on Monday partially collapsed.

    The block of classrooms which was already in a shape unfit for learning due to lack of windows and doors, collapsed when the school had closed for the day.

    The front corridor of the building alongside the supporting poles have collapsed.

    Most of the windows of the classrooms are covered with planks held to the frames by nails while the doors are open.

    When contracted, the Executive Secretary, Local Government Education Authority, Mr Peter Abotsi, confirmed the incident and to TheLumineNews that he has already forwarded the report to the Director of Administration in the State Universal Basic Education Board, who acts as the Chairman of the board.

    Efforts to reach the Director of Administration of SUBEB as at the time of filing this report yielded no results.

    Stay time for more details.

  • Knowledge Is What You Need For A Life Of Change BY PETER ODEY

    Knowledge Is What You Need For A Life Of Change BY PETER ODEY

     

    In the last couple of days, I have been studying and I have come to the realization that what brings true change is knowledge. When you invest your time, energy and resources in knowledge you have brought change to your life. You begin to see life from a different perspective. Ignorance and emptiness runs away from you. The more knowledgeable you are, the more advantage you have. Knowledge births growth and success.

    I have come to terms that time cannot bring you change. What can bring you change is knowledge. You have to read your way through to be very knowledgeable in order to conquer lack, and poverty. The right knowledge can make you a star in minutes. It doesn’t matter your age, colour or background, what you need is knowledge to stand before kings and global giants.

    Knowledge can shift your life to heights unimaginable. A man who is in ignorance cannot rise. Ignorance is a mother of emptiness and poverty. Knowledge is the seed for change. It is the seed for a life of purpose, vision, mission and growth.

    As you live , live with the consciousness that you have to read your way through. Learn the right things. Read the right books. Acquire the right knowledge and you will watch yourself becoming a star. Change is proportionate to knowledge and knowledge brings change.

    Rt. Hon. Peter Odey

  • House Boy Poisons Family’s Stew

    House Boy Poisons Family’s Stew

     

    The boy’s master discovered that he had been stealing from him, and when the boy’s bank account was investigated, a huge account balance was discovered.

    The house boy had bought an iPhone Pro Max for his girlfriend. when the boy realized that his master had found out about his escapades and stealing, he poisoned the stew cooked for the whole family with snipper.

    At night, when the master’s wife decided to serve the food to everyone; she realized the stew had a different smell, like some chemical substance was poured inside.

    She raised alarm and started questioning the boy, because he was the only one left at home when she finished cooking. They had to buy a chicken and feed it with the food which immediately killed the chicken.

    The boy had to confess that he was responsible for the evil act.

    Source: Igbere TV

  • My Kid Sister Has Finally Taken My Husband, Mary Peter Bassey Cries Out

    My Kid Sister Has Finally Taken My Husband, Mary Peter Bassey Cries Out

     

    A woman has taken to her verified Facebook page @ Mary Peter Bassey to tell the world that her younger sister has finally taken her husband to

    In her words: “My kid sister has finally succeeded in taking my husband as her own husband may God judge you, Amen”.

    Her husband, Mr Peter Bassey also confirmed the story when he took to his verified Facebook page @ Peter Bassey to state that “I’m so happy that I have finally succeeded in takin my wife’s kid sister as my new wife”.

    A development which continue to generate controversy on social media with many condemning the action of the man.

    Mr Peter Bassey is alleged to have hail from Ugep in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State

  • Foundation Trains Journalists On Climate Change Reporting

    Foundation Trains Journalists On Climate Change Reporting

     

    The Godshield Kanjal Journalism Foundation (GKJF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council, has trained journalists on climate reporting in Calabar.

    The training was held on September 21, 2023 at the Ernest Etim Bassey NUJ Press Centre the Cross River State Council secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ

    The training is the first collaboration between GKJF and the NUJ. Organizers say the training is motivated by the underreported climate issues in Cross River State, the south-south region, and the country in general.

     

    Founder of the GKJF, Godshield Kanjal, advised participants to “take advantage of this training plus the experience and expertise in this job to solve societal and climate issues.”

     

    He decried the minimal rate of participation by journalists especially in Cross River and Southern Nigeria ancestry in specialized beat, especially on climate change, and encouraged participants to take advantage of the space.

     

    The resource person, Solution Journalist and Deputy Editor at Prime Progress based in Abuja – Mr. Ogar Monday emphasized the need for journalists to add, express, and anchor their works based on data: “Always use data when doing your reports. Data connects your story to the global audience and gives it a human face.”

     

    Monday said that using data in reporting is a way of showcasing facts in day-to-day journalism practice and best reporting.

     

    He enjoined participants to be fully in the know of the current and developing facts backed up with data, tools, and research, to hold solid grounds when reporting their beats.

     

    Shortly after the training, one of the participants, Tina Todo of the Pillar Newspaper, expressed confidence in the training and lauded the organizers for the activity.

     

    Another participant and Cross River NUJ Secretary who doubles as Bureau Chief for the Guardian Newspaper, Solomon Azu, expressed satisfaction with the training and prayed for more eye-opening training.

     

    The highly interactive exercise featured senior Journalists from national and local media; media outfits such as the Leadership Newspapers, Blueprint Newspaper, Daily Trust Newspaper, Daily Post Newspaper, Pillar Newspaper, and CrossRiverWatch amongst others. The GKJF also launched its maiden journalism fellowship after the training.

  • C’River APC Northern Forum Commends Deputy Governor, Describes Him As A Team Player

    C’River APC Northern Forum Commends Deputy Governor, Describes Him As A Team Player

     

    Ukongikwen Adie

    The Cross River APC Northern Elders’ Forum led by Chief Fidelis Ugbo has commended the State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey for being a good team player and leader of the north.

    This commendation was made when the Forum paid a solidarity visit to the Deputy Governor recently

    Ugbo, a former Secretary to the State government and leader of the team, commended the deputy governor for his humility, adding that, the sky is not the limit but the starting point in view of his notable feat.

    Ugbo applauded the host for the appointments made so far, as well as the state government’s plan underway to complete the Obudu cargo airport and the revival of the Ranch Resort.

    On his part, Chief Peter Ojie, who spoke on behalf of the Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, urged leaders in the various local government areas not to only acknowledge Rt. Hon. Peter Odey as the Deputy Governor, but to also see him more as the leader of Cross River North.

    He assured the Deputy Governor of their support praying that his sojourn in administration will benefit the entire region.

    APC State Chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Eba, recalled that Rt. Hon. Odey had a long history of achievements, but had remained humble despite this.

    He encouraged Odey to continue to cultivate the cordial relationship existing between himself and the Governor while assuring the Deputy Governor of the advisory role and encouragement of the Northern Elders Forum.

    Eba called on the group to support the present administration in the state till the end and not to abandon it halfway.

    Other APC elders and stalwarts from CR North including Ada Bekwarra II, Omang ldiege ,Chief Tony Undiandeye, Gabe Edi, Dr Kate Agba Ajibike, E. J Ekunke and Prof Zana Akpagu, in their respective statements also reiterated their support and followership for Rt. Hon. Peter Odey as the leader of Cross River North, praying that the present administration would end well.

    They maintained that all issues affecting party faithfuls and people from CR North would be resolved.

    Responding, Rt. Hon. Odey appreciated the group for coming together to honor him while assuring them that all the concerns they had raised will be addressed.

    He offered to facilitate a meeting of the Elders’ Forum with His Excellency, Prince Bassey Otu, to enable them thank him for his fatherly roles and the cordial relationship shared by the Governor and Deputy.

    Odey acknowledged the planned reception in his honor while assuring the Forum that when the caucus is formed, everyone would be carried along.

  • C’River Deputy Governor Receives Egbe-Mbube Progressive Union Calabar Branch

    C’River Deputy Governor Receives Egbe-Mbube Progressive Union Calabar Branch

    The Deputy Governor of Cross River State,Rt. Hon. Peter Odey today, the 11th of October, 2023 received in audience the Egbe Mbube Progressive Union, Calabar Branch in his office.

    Speaking during the visit, Rt. Hon. Odey expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the visit while extending to the group an invitation to his residence to enable them interface on issues bothering the community in a relaxed atmosphere.

    Concerning the issues raised by the group such as the abandoned clinic and dilapidated primary school in their region, Odey gave them assurance that the contractors handling the health facility will be contacted to complete the project and that the school will be renovated.

    Earlier, the chairman of the union, Dr. Sunny Ogon said the union has deemed it necessary to come and rejoice with him as their brother over his victory at the polls and to present a few challenges they are faced with back home. Ogon cited the clinic and the primary school in Egbe Mbube which had been abandoned and rapidly dilapidating respectively. He also be reported that the secondary school was understaffed.

    Also present during the visit were Chief Dr. Akpeh Edung, a retired permanent secretary, Professor Jonas Akung, Mr. Thomas Atem a retired director and others who felicitated Rt. Hon. Odey while reiterating the needs of the community and the call for more women inclusion in the scheme of things.

    Highlights of the visit included a presentation of a portrait to the Deputy Governor.

  • Institute of Health Sciences, Research And Administration of Nigeria Awards 4 Honorary Doctorate degrees, Inducts 26 Distinguished Fellows

    Institute of Health Sciences, Research And Administration of Nigeria Awards 4 Honorary Doctorate degrees, Inducts 26 Distinguished Fellows

     

    The Institute of Health Sciences, Research And Administration of Nigeria has inducted 30 Fellows into its fold.

    The induction ceremony which held on the 7th October, 2023 at JOENAGI College of Health Science, Obudu witnessed unprecedented attendance at the event.

    Declaring the event opened, the President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr Celcus Akomaye welcomed guests and thanked the management of JOENAGI College of Health Science Obudu for granting the approval to use the venue.

    Mr Akomaye said “I would like to thank the Management and Staff of Joeagi College of Health Science Obudu for granting us the approval to use its facilities for this event.

    “Our mission is clear, through our unique programs and platforms, we are dedicated to producing distinguished and innovative multi-skilled professionals. We seek to admit individuals and organizations with proven track records in healthcare, research, administration, and leadership, providing them with educational and professional training/certification.

    “By establishing linkages with a diverse group of professionals and captains of industries, we create openings for business and partnership opportunities for our members. We aim to project and position our members at the center of the global context, facilitating researchers to solve pending problems and make a significant impact on society.
    Our members are the backbone of our institute. They are distinguished healthcare promoters, educators, researchers, managers, administrators, leaders, executives, specialists, business experts, spokespersons, practitioners, consultants, entrepreneurs, politicians, ambassadors, coaches, and excellently proven skilled leaders with global recognition. We are proud to have assembled such a talented and diverse group of individuals who are committed to advancing the fields of health science, research/ education, management, and administration.

    “In addition to membership, the Institute of Health Science, Research, and Administration also offers accredited programs leading to the award of recognized professional and academic certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Through partnerships with both local and international recognized/accredited institutions, we ensure that our programs are flexible, stable, qualitative, and cost considerate, allowing professionals to further their education while maintaining their work commitments.

    “As a professional body, we are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the practice of professions. We aim to develop, support, regulate, and promote professional standards for technical and ethical competence. Our focus is not only on the benefit of our professionals, but also on the greater public good. We understand the importance of maintaining a strong reputation for our profession and strive to uphold the highest levels of excellence in all that we do.

    “Today, as we gather here to celebrate the induction and investiture ceremony, we embark on a new chapter in the history of our institute. With the support of our members and stakeholders, we will continue to strive for excellence and make a lasting impact on the fields of health science, research, management, and administration.”

    On his part the keynote speaker, the Director of Education and Training, Dr Ntamu Ekahe-Joseph Abua, stressed on the need for resilience in entrepreneurship and adaptability in today’s rapidly changing world.

    He charged the public to imbibe higher work standard and diversify into other areas as a measure to ameliorate the already bastardized situation in our economy.

    A profile of the Inductees and Awardees during the ceremony is giving below in their categories:

    Distinguished Fellows
    PROF. DJIBRIL NAGUIBOU MOHAMED
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: He holds BSc Biology, Doctor of Pharmacy, MD (Doctor of Medicine in General medicine), MDC (Doctor of Medicine in cardiology) , Msc Pharmacology and PhD in Pharmacology. He’s a professor in Medicine at the University of Parakou and HOD at University of Abomey Carlavi, Benin republic. He’s a cardiologist consultant at CNHU ,and the Vice Chancellor at Good Shepherd University Of Benin.

    Name: PROF. OGAR VICTOR UGBEM
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: He has B.Sc and M.Sc in economics, Postgraduate Diploma in Energy and Environmental Studies, Advance Diploma in Business Management, Diploma in Educational Management, Membership/Registration: Associate Member of the Institute of Corporate Affairs Management of Nigeria and Fellow of Hartford International Business School in Nigeria. The president and Chancellor of African University of Benin – Cotonou in the Republic of Benin and President and Chancellor of African Bilingual University of Togo in Lome, Republic of Togo. Also, the President and founder.-AUB Educational Consult Lagos Nigeria.

    Name: PROF. WIRBA AMENU FOVEN
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: He holds B. Pharm , MBBS , MD , PhD. He is Director of Academic Affairs at King’s college University, Poland; The president and founder and Vice Chancellor of Continental University Institute of Science and Technology, Cameroon; Professor at Faculty of medicine -Pharmacy at NAPISCTECH ,Cameroon and the former Director of School of Medicine and Pharmacy in IUB ,Cameroon.

    Name: PROF. BEST ORDINIOHA
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: Professor of public health and community medicine, Director of school of Public health university of Port-Harcourt.

    Name: IBRAHIM UMAR
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: Director of Education and Developmental Standard; National Primary Health Care Registration Board Of Nigeria. A RCHP of over 20 years, possess excellent communication and listening skills, works extremely well in a team. A renowned workaholic staff of the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board Of Nigeria.

    Name: DANLADI MAKPA JIBRIN
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: He’s a Lecturer /Clinical Instructor; Nasarawa State University Keffi and FAMSAS College of Health Science Technology Keffi, State Chairman Private Clinic Proprietors Association (Community Health Practitioners Wing Nasarawa State), Assist. Secretary Health care providers Association of Nigeria Nasarawa State Chapter, Acting State Chairman Association of Primary Healthcare Tutors of Nigeria Nasarawa State Chapter. Hold the revered position of Madaki-Buh Chiefdom of Buh Chiefdom Traditional Council Wamba LGA Nasarawa State Nigeria. He also had the privilege of Being a Member Staff regularisation and Promotion Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Member Nasarawa State Ministry of Health Medical Oxygen Technical Working Group. Member CHAI Medical Oxygen steering Committee and Technical Working Group, Member of Nasarawa State University Keffi Department of Community Health Sciences steering Committee, Member Nasarawa State Human Resources for Health.

    Name: DR. IYOHA NERITA EMIKE OGBHEMHE
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: Dr Iyoha has Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery and certificates of in management (NIM) as a chartered manager and in Anesthesia. Also she has Diploma from Modern Montessori International (early childhood educator 2½ – 6 years) and Diploma in Anaesthesia. She has masters in occupation Medicine and is also member of West African College of Surgeon.

    Name: DR. EMMANUEL NWAKAJI ETOR
    Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
    Brief Profile: Public Health Inspector and a Research Scholar at Highstone Global University, Texas.

    Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Name: HON. BETHEL CHINEGBO ALOZIE
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: Chairman, Evaron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

    Name: SIR (BARR) AYANSHISHIE JOSEPH ADIE
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: He holds BA(HON) LLB LAW, University of Calabar, CRS; Masters in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) University of Uyo,Akwa Ibom State; Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Education (PGDEE), University of Calabar, CRS; Higher National Diploma in Town Planning (HND), Polytechnic, Calabar CRS. He is a member of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Nigerian Institute of Town Planners(MNITP) and Town Planners Registration Council Of Nigeria (TOPREG) RTP. He is also Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria.Former Executive Secretary of CRS Land Use and Allocation Committee. In addition, he is Former Crs Director Of Town Planning And Former Director Of Crs Ministry New Cities Development.

    Name: HON, DR. IGBOJIOUN BEKEE. O.
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: He holds Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees in various field such as: National Diploma in Public Administration from Akwapoly, Diploma in Photosynthesis/Mass-communication and Higher National Diploma in Public Administration both in Federal Polytechnic Nekede. Diploma in Public Health Administration and Management from Abia State College of Health Science and Management Technology ABA. BSC in Human Resources Management from Federal University of Agriculture Umudike. BSC in Public Health Science from Abia State University Uturu. Is a Public Health Board Member to the Abia State Primary Healthcare development agency (ASPHCDA) Abia. and also a Consultant to the Government of Abia State, Office of the Executive Governor as Special Assistant, Senior Special Assistant and Special Adviser on Public Health respectively.

    Name: INGIO, MARY UTIANGBESHIE
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: Rm, Rn, Rophthn, B.Sc(Nursing Admin.) Pd( In View) M.Sc(Public Health) In View. Present Position, Director Of Nursing Services, Crs

    Name: MRS THERESA UTIANGWU UKAKA
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: She’s a Double qualified Nurse (sister) Domiciliary Midwifery Services, Deputy PHC – Co-ordinator. Obanliku Local Government Council, CRS, Snr. Lecturer (Nurse Tutor), Abi College of Nursing, Itigidi, Abi CRS, Chief Lecturer, College of Nursing Services Obudu CRS.

    Name: Dr. MUSANGO ANTHONY DENNIS MUKWELLE
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: He’s the Ceo/ Medical Director Of Makwalla Health Care Services Ltd Abuja, a clinician of many years experience. Graduated from the university of Calabar with the degree in MBBCH 1995 and a master  of public health from the university Lagos in the 2000. Dr Musango has a PHD in medical quality from the Smart international college from the united kingdom and from the institute of man power and leadership of Nigeria. He has won many scholarships at home and abroad, especially the prestigious scholarship from Johnson and Johnson and the university of California USA and the Ghana institute of management and public administration for Managers in health care in west Africa. Dr Musango has work as a physician in the Norwalk hospital in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. He has written many abstracts that gave him full scholarships to present in the following countries:  France, USA, Thailand, China, Italy, Germany, Japan, and many more. Dr Musango is currently the CEO,and Medical Director of MAKWALLA HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN ABUJA. He is a passionate quality assurance professional. Dr Musango is  the director of operations of Nestraklinikal, a collaborative program with the  university of Abuja, for the program quality management system and quality Assurance.He is also a graduate of the Lagos Business school now PAN ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY.

    Name: AFAMEFULE EMEKA HENRY
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: He was Radiographer/Sonographer ,New Hope Hospital Onitsha . Internee Radiographer: Lautech Teaching Hospital Osogbo Osun State, Sonographer. Meridian Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Radiographer/Sonographer,St Peters Hospital, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Sonographer.Glory Land Hospital Ovum Yenagoa Bayelsa State, Sonographer Everly Clinic In Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Radiographer, Fmc Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Presently An Assistant Director Of Radiography Fmc Yenagoa Bayelsa State.

    Name: ASOEGWU MAGNUS EZENWA
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: Dr. Ugo is a highly skilled professional who excels in various capacities. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of South-West Zonal Controller for the National Biosafety Management Agency of Nigeria (NBMA), where she has been instrumental in spearheading groundbreaking initiatives. With a background in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Ugo has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the areas of medical imaging and speech recognition device inventions. Her expertise extends to scientific research, focusing on Occupational Safety, Health, Safety, and Environment, Biotechnology, Biosafety/Biosecurity, Bioterrorism, and regulatory compliance. In addition to her professional endeavors, Dr. Ugo is the dedicated Lagos State Coordinator of the Women Leadership Institute and Network (WLIN). Under her leadership, she has successfully organized and facilitated empowerment programs for women and girls, providing financial support to widows and those in need. She has also implemented girl child leadership clubs in schools, promoting the development of future female leaders.

    Name: DR UGONNA C. ONYEKWELU
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: Dr. Ugo is a highly skilled professional who excels in various capacities. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of South-West Zonal Controller for the National Biosafety Management Agency of Nigeria (NBMA), where she has been instrumental in spearheading groundbreaking initiatives.

    Name: DEACON NTUIOKWA MANYO ATTA
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: Cooperative Development Bank (April 13th 2004 – December 5th 2005), First City Monument Bank (December 5th 2005 – March 25th 2007), Zenith Bank PLC (April 3th 2007 – March 25th 2011), First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Calabar Main Branch, Calabar Iman junction Branch, Obudu Branch and Ogoja Branch (April 5th 2011 till Date).

    Name: DR. BEN UDEME MAURICE
    Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
    Brief Profile: Medical Imaging and Radiological Services Practitioner, He had acquired job experience in Foundation for Restoring Women & Child Dignity (FREWOCD), Braithewaithe Memorial Specialist Hospital, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Ministry of Defence: Ship House Clinic, Military Hospital Port Harcourt and 13 B.DE Medical Center Calabar From 2012-Till date.

    Doctoral Fellows
    Name: DR. MRS. JEREMIAH ARISTIDE-FLORE
    Membership Level For Induction: Doctoral Fellow
    Brief Profile: She holds a BSc in (Botany ), MSc in (Botany ), MD (Doctor of Medicine) , MPOM (Master of occupation Medicine). She has Affiliations include Fig tree Clinic where she is a Senior medical Doctor and West Africa Union University , Republic of Benin, as a Visiting lecturer.

    Name:. UNIMKE LINUS ABOH
    Membership Level For Induction: Doctoral Fellow
    Brief Profile: Unimke Linus Aboh. Holds: Dip. Purchasing and Supply (KADSPOLY). B. Sc. (Hons) Pub. Admin. (ABU). MPA (M. Sc.) Pub. Admin (JOS). Currently, he is Registrar, JOENAGI College of Health Technology, Obudu. Also, Supervisory Director, Evergreen Hotels, Obudu. He worked as Lecturer cum HOD, Pub Admin Dept., Allover Central Polytechnic, Obudu Campus. Lecturer 1, Dept of Pol Sci., Enugu State College of Education, Obudu Campus. Verification Officer, Cross River State social safety net enrollment project. He is Registrar, JOENAGI College of Health Technology, Obudu. Also, Supervisory Director, Evergreen Hotels, Obudu.

    Name: DR MODUPEOLUWA PEACE DUROTOYE
    Membership Level For Induction: Doctoral Fellow
    Brief Profile: She holds BSc., MSc, and PhD degrees in Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Nutrition Health respectively. She has held positions as a clinical diagnostic assistant, customer care/marketing officer, clinical assistant in a ethomedical organization, biology teacher, Vice principal, regulatory officer, quality control and production manager, feed consultant /researcher, Lecturer/ Head of Department. She also serves as Vice Chairman/ Program coordinator as well as Director; in a NGO and an International Faith-based Organization.

    Research Fellows
    Name: DR. KUFRE EFFIONG ESSIEN
    Membership Level For Induction: Research Fellow
    Brief Profile: QHSE Consultant, CEO / Lead Consultant Safety Master Limited Uyo, AKS

    Fellows
    Name: DR. DORIS ATIBINYE DOTIMI
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: She’s an Associate Professor of Community Health (Department of Community Health Science) and Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences of Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria (2021-Date). She is a fellow of the African Institute of Public Health Practitioners (FAIPH), a Fellow of the Institute of Human Resource Development (FHRD), and a Registered Community Health Practitioner (RCHP). She qualified as a Registered Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) in 1992 and a Community Health Officer in 1997. She holds a Bachelor of Public Health Degree (BPH) from Texila American University, Guyana, 1 Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health from Imo State University, Nigeria, 2 Master Degrees in Public Health and Community Health from Mount Kenya University, Thika, Kenya and University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria respectively. She also holds a doctoral degree (PhD) in Public Health from Walden University, USA. She is currently a member of several academic committees at Bayelsa Medical University, Dean, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Bayelsa Medical University

    Name: DR. OKEM FRED IGBANG
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: National Diploma in Community Medicine, HND in Community Medicine, PGD in Public Health, PGDM, MSc in Health Management, Phd in view.

    Name: DR. DIDIOMA ANTHONY OGHENEVWOGAGA
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: Join the Nigerian Army 1996 as Infantry, Trained as Dental Therapist and Lectured With the Nigerian Army School of Medical Sciences, Masters in Education (M.Ed.)Administration & Planning, Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Teacher Education, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Public Health (Dental Therapy) NOUN. PhD in Educational Administration (in view). Currently lecturing with the Delta State College of Health Science and Technology, Ofuoma.

    Name: ELIZABETH OKOHO ETIM
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: Academic Qualification: B.Sc Anatomy, MSc Population and Reproductive Health, PhD Epidemiology (in view), Oracle Database Administrator (DBA).

    Name: DR. OMOWHARA LUCKY OTEHERI
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: MBBS Obstetrics & Gynaecologiy, Post graduate institute of medicine AcLs BLs CPR PALs Blood bone pathogen mental health and ECG, Diploma in Aesthic medicine IUI lab and clinical Essentials & Genetics Reproduction, Member of the American association of aesthetics medicines, AFRH -Association of fertility & reproductive of health, Indian fertility Society of reproductive health (IFS), Member of the Rotary international, Currently polio plus rep in Delta state. Chief medical director (CMD) Hannahson medical center / foundation /fertility clinic.

    Name: JAMES BARIBAARA PROMISE
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: Adjunct Lecturer (National Teachers Institute (NTI). Capt Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Study Centre and Classroom teacher: Health and Physical Education, Biology and Food & Nutrition (The Royal International Missionary Group of Schools, Port-Harcourt.

    Name: AZI ABRAHAM
    Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
    Brief Profile: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Maiduguri and a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety Education from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Portharcourt Rivers State.

    Full Members
    Name: SISE RACHEAL MBALE
    Membership Level For Induction: Full Member
    Brief Profile: She’s a Primary Health Care Practitioner, with over 10years experience in Practice.

    Other dignitaries at the event include;
    Dr. Ekpanghambah Mojafu-Ekpang (Director, Human Resources IHSRAN), Dr. Ntamu Ekahe-Joseph Abua (Director Of Education & Training IHSRAN), and Mr. Unimke Linus Aboh (Head, Membership & Admission IHSRAN)

    In his closing his remarks, the Vice President of the institute, Associate Prof Gabriel Jeremiah Oruikor, acknowledged efforts made by those who pivoted the success of the event.

  • The Vineyard BY Fr PETER OBELE ABUE

    The Vineyard BY Fr PETER OBELE ABUE

     

    Steward is an old English word for Servant. Stewardship signifies the duties of servants to their Masters. God is our Master, the Landowner who has entrusted responsibilities to us his servants. He has made adequate provisions for us in his VINEYARD and with confidence travelled out of town, reposing total trust in us human beings to turn out the results to him in due season. The question therefore is: what is the result of our stewardship in God’s VINEYARD?

    Every era has had its historical way of responding to God’s call to work in his VINEYARD. For the people in ancient Israel, the men of Judah, the very people he first chose as his own: “he expected justice but found bloodshed, integrity, but only a cry of distress” (Isaiah 5: 7). To the people in Jesus time, it was a sheer bridge of contact. Rather than work in the vineyard and produce results, “the stewards took the messengers and beat one, killed another and stone another. Even when he sent his own son expecting they will respect him”, the scriptures say “But when they saw the son, they said to themselves, ‘this is the heir, come let us kill him and have his inheritance’ and they took him and cast him out of the vineyard and killed him” (Matt 21: 38ff).

    This is the story of our lives. This is the history of our relationship with God who has been so good to us, the God who has been so loving and providential to us, who has been so patient with us, refusing to judge us according to our deeds. Him we have totally treated with reckless abandon as we say in popular language. How is our own age responding to God’s call to work in his VINEYARD? How has our stewardship been? We are talking about the sense responsibility here, the recognition that every privilege we enjoy comes with a price tag. How can we continue to act to God and to our fellow human beings like those farm managers in the gospel story of Matt 21: 33-43?

    We enjoy the benefit that accrue to us but withdraw the benefits that accrue to the land owner. We cheat, we ignore, we loot and we kill and life goes on. No! this cannot be right! Listen to the advice of Paul to the Philippians 4: 8-9: Finally brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things …and the God of peace will be with you.”