Pastor Chris donates 650 capacity Auditorium to AAU and Promises more Infrastructural Development.

Gov. Oshiomhole & Pastor Chris 

EKPOMA -The president, Believers’ Love World (Christ Embassy), Rev. Chris Oyakhilome yesterday handed over a 650-capacity ultra-modern auditorium to the Ambrose Alli University, (AAU), Ekpoma-Edo State.

The facility which has 100 KVA sound proof generator, was handed over to the Edo State Governor and visitor to the university, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, who then handed it over to the university authorities.

Oyakhilome, an alumnus of the university equally pledged to donate a solar powered lantern to each of the student resident on campus, in addition to executing solar powered street light for the hostel.

The religious leader said he was spurred by the determination of the leadership of the university to provide for the needs of the students, adding that a former pro-chancellor of the school, Ambassador Aziz Garuba had approached him for assistance.

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“It is to use this as the first phase and to serve as a catalyst for others to join hands in developing the country.

“The problem is not the management of our natural resources but managing the potentials locked up in the minds of our teeming youths whose education cannot be separated from their aspiration
He commended governor Oshiomhole for his developmental strides in the state, saying such will galvanize others to strife for more.

Governor Oshiomhole in his response, commended the Cleric for his “vision and commitment,” describing him as a global icon.

He said “Pastor Chris is not just a good ambassador of the University, but of the state and the entire country. We are here, not only to commission a building but to attest that by his conduct, he is giving to others.”

Earlier while acknowledging the gesture, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. (Mrs.) Cordelia Agbebaku, said the gesture was unprecedented, as according to her, “it is the first time an individual is donating such an edifice to the University since its inception”.

She said, “This is not surprising because the donor as a man of God, knows the importance of being a cheerful giver, aside from being an alumnus of this University.”

The Acting VC also expressed gratitude to governor Oshiomhole whose support, she said has continued to spur development in the University.

She also commended the release of N300 million by the governor out of the N500 million he promised to give to the university in late 2013.

A PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE ESAN NATIONAL CONGRESS, SPAIN CHAPTER AFTER A GENERAL MEETING ON THE POSITION OF ESAN PEOPLE OF EDO STATE TOWARDS THE FORTH COMING NATIONAL DIALOGUE CONFERENCE IN NIGERIA.

Prince Kelly O. Udebhulu

The Esan people of Edo State living in the kingdom of Spain, under the auspices of Esan National Congress Spain Chapter, welcome the gradual infrastructural development taking place in Nigeria and pleads with the present Government of Nigeria under the dynamic leadership of His Excellency, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to continue leading our dear Country Nigeria towards the actualization of the desired amenities for Nigerians  both home and abroad.

Esan National Congress  Spain Chapter under the leadership of Prince Kelly Ogbemudia Udebhulu, a  well-known  Esan son from  Urohi community, applauded the President of Nigeria for his initiative and decision to give Nigerians the opportunity to hold the long awaited National Dialogue Conference which is aimed at bringing peace, unity and progress to the country.  He further pleaded to all Nigerians living at home and abroad to support the President on this bold initiative.

Prince Kelly Ogbemudia Udebhulu lamented the inability of his people back home not to have reached a  round table agreement on the consensus demands and issues to present during the on-coming  National Conference. Not unaware of a decision reached by Esan professional body in Lagos which shall form part of the concensus  to be reached generally by all stake holders. He stressed the need for the leadership of Esan people  both at the Local, State and Federal levels to arrange a non-partisan conference, void of any political party affiliation or sentiments in any town in Esan land.

He specifically called on The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), Chief Tony Anenih, Chief Francis Inegbeniki, the Uzoya of Esanland and the Atunranse of Lagos, National Vice-Chairman South-South of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Tom Ikimi, Former Governor of Edo State,  professor  Oserheimen Osunbor ,Commissioner, Board of Nigeria Law Reform Commission and other dignitaries including traditional rulers in  Esan land to come together and arrange a conference for all sons and daughters of Esan land at any  city in Esan land.

He further reminded his people to know the important  roles  and positions Esan people have played and occupied in the history of Nigeria. Ranging from the motion for Nigeria’s independence by Chief Anthony Enahoro, through the Nigerian second republic en route military sponsored political parties to the present day political, social, economic and religious affairs in Nigeria. Prince Udebhulu  stated that they stand out to be the vocal voice where unity is desired not only in Esan land, but  among the three major tribes in Nigeria.

Esan people living in the kingdom of Spain pledges their utmost supports to the successful hosting of the proposed conference for all Esan sons and daughters in Esan land. And we pray that peace and unity will prevail in Esan land.

Long live Esan People, long  live Edo State, long live Nigeria.

Governor Oshiomhole sets targets for 2014

Gov.Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has assured the people of the state that government would redouble efforts this year to sustain and complete all on-going projects.

He gave the assurance today at the first State Executive Council meeting in the year 2014.

According to him, “2014 marks the beginning of my sixth year in office and obviously we have learnt a lot from the past six years. Edo People would expect that we have perfected the game and the quality of service delivery should improve.

“We want to see a much cleaner environment. We want to see more greens and see light permanently on, we want to have our drains clean and we will take full advantage of the dry season to commence work on the number of roads within Benin City, across Edo Central and Edo North.

“We would sustain and redouble efforts to complete the Central Hospital which suffered a setback as a result of an unfortunate incident. I am confident that this year, we would make a lot of progress and have the hospital completed and commissioned.

“We would redouble our efforts to build more schools, both primary and secondary and give attention to tertiary institutions. We will deal with the problem of pensioners retiring and not getting their pension. This would become a thing of the past”, he said.

The Governor said that expectations would be high as we move towards the 2015 elections, adding that there would be political pressure on all of us.

“Let me advise strongly that we must recognize that politics without purpose is a meaningless exercise. The purpose of politics is to use the power to address the concern of the society.

“So as much as we are not going to be indifferent, we must remember that Edo people expect us to give more attention to development. Which is why I have advised that those with political interest, it is still too early to go into politicking”, he said.

Oshiomhole stressed that the selling point for the APC is the achievements and time lost cannot be recovered.

The Governor advised members of the state Exco to devote 95% of their time to governance issues and assured that “I am committed to give my best and I remain focused in delivering services to the good people of Edo State”.

Nigeria Has the Potentials to Lead Africa

President Goodluck Jonathan said yesterday that Nigeria has the potentials to lead Africa if public office holders, politicians and indeed, the citizenry, stop being selfish.

The President recalled his encounter with United States President Barack Obama when the latter revealed that about 25, 000 medical consultants work in the U.S., the number which the US leader said, was crucial to the American economy.

Jonathan said that Nigeria has what it takes to lead the African continent, considering the country’s human and natural resources.
The President spoke at the New Year service held at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Catholic Church in Area 3, Abuja. The service was attended by dignitaries including Senate President David Mark.

He challenged politicians to plan for the next generation instead of wasting all energies on their own personal interests, adding that there was no need for anyone to heat up the polity in the struggle for political offices as the Constitution does not back life tenure for president and governors except members of the National Assembly.

Jonathan said Nigeria has great potentials to lead Africa as was observed by world leaders including President Obama, assuring that he was convinced that this year would be better than 2013.

“All what we need to do is to make sure that we continue to do things rightly. That is why I always plead with my fellow politicians that yes, we must play the politics, but let us take the interest of the country more than our own individual interest. And as we continue to play the politics in that direction, leaders will come and go, but the country will stay.

“Luckily, we have a Constitution that says that nobody will be a governor or president forever. It is only in the parliament that you can be there till you die. As long as we consider the interest of our country, children, grandchildren and we begin to plan for the next generation instead of wasting all our energies to think about ourselves, before we get to the next 100 years, the country will be better. Nigeria can even change in the next few years and things will be better for everybody.”

On security, he again said Nigeria is not an isolated case, assuring that the country will certainly overcome the challenges. “Just like Senate President David Mark mentioned, the world as a whole is facing a lot of challenges within this period. If you switch on your television and if you flip through the newspapers, there are always breaking news and the breaking news are not positive news. Whenever I see breaking news, you know there is one crisis somewhere in the world.

“We are reading about crises everywhere. And our country too, unfortunately, we also have our own fair share of crises. There is the issue of Boko Haram and the excesses of the militia groups, kidnapping in southern Nigeria. Boko Haram terrorist activities in the northern part of the country, but government is committed to bring this to an end”, he said.

On the economy, the President said: “As we enter the New Year, we will surely get our economy to continue to move in the right direction and in the direction we want it to move. We shall continue to work hard to make sure that not just that the economy will be growing based on economic parameters and indices, but that jobs are available for our young men and women and that food is cheap in our markets for ordinary people to buy and eat. That is the commitment of government”.

To deliver more dividends of democracy and good governance, he promised to work hard with the National Assembly, his cabinet and other officers of government.

“Despite our challenges, all what we continue to request from you is your continuous prayers because we believe and luckily we are in a Christian congregation, we believe that no matter what an individual think he is, if God doesn’t want you to succeed in achieving anything, you will not. You will get so close to it but at the end of the day, you will not get it.
“I remember the second time I met President Obama after 2011 elections, he said that Nigeria has the potentials to lead Africa and Nigeria has the potential to be a great country. He said in America, we have over 25,000 Nigerian medical consultants working in the health system, not just people with MBBS but consultants, over 25,000. And that today, if all these Nigerians leave, they will have a lot of challenges in the health system of America. And that is the President of the number one country now. He believes that Nigeria has a lot of potentials.”

On Nigeria’s centenary celebration, he said: “Surely, the country will get to where it wants to get to. Today is a special day, very special. January 1, 2014 because we have been informing you that the amalgamation of our country to what we now call Nigeria happened on the 1st of January, 1914. Today, modern Nigeria is one hundred years old.”
“The formal ceremony will take place by late February, the programme will soon be advertised for all Nigerians to see and know the areas they will participate because it is a programme for all of us. All the religious houses will be involved in one form of prayer or the other.”
“So, today, we are not just celebrating the new year but we are also celebrating a special new year. A new year that Nigeria, modern Nigeria is 100 years. And we use this period to begin to think what will be Nigeria in the next 100 years”, Jonathan said.