Lands Commissioner, Obiodeh Pays WAEC Fees For 100 Students

BY SUNDAY EGEDE

DELTA State Commis­sioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Ema­musi Obiodeh, yesterday, paid the enrolment fees for 100 students across Isoko South Local Government Area for the upcoming West African Examinations Coun­cil (WAEC).

The project which was sponsored by the Emamusi Obiodeh Foundation will garner N3.5m.

Speaking during the pre­sentation in Oleh, the Com­missioner, who outlined the criteria for the selection of the 100 students across secondary schools in Isoko South local government area, said the gesture was in line with the “Opportuni­ties for All” mantra in Gov­ernor Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda.

Represented by his Spe­cial Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Obaro Ubara, the Commissioner said, “the criteria was simply based on merit, pointing out that there was no political con­sideration as to which politi­cal parties their parents or guardians belong to.

“Governor Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda is giving op­portunities to all irrespec­tive of political affiliations, so there was no political consideration but simply based on merit.”

Obiodeh used the oppor­tunity to admonish the se­lected students to live up to expectations of those who committed huge resources into their education, assur­ing that more opportunities abound so long as they excel in their academic pursuits.

Receiving the cheque from the Commissioner on behalf of the students, the Chair­man, All Nigeria Confedera­tion of Principals of Second­ary Schools (ANCOPSS) in Isoko South, Mrs. Bridget Onojerame, commended Chief Obiodeh for the kind gesture, describing it as un­precedented and worthy of commendation and emula­tion.

Sapele LG Chairman Okays Arewa Trade Hub

BY HOPE AKAEZUE/SAPELE

IN a commitment to community-driven solutions and enhanced livelihood, Chairman of Sapele Lo­cal Government Area, Chief Afure Abeke has given the green light for the Arewa community to establish a vibrant trade hub, ushering in a new era of growth and prosperity.

Chief. Bright Afure Abeke disclosed this recently when he received the youth wing of the Arewa com­munity to his executive chambers, paving the way for a fruitful collaboration.

The meeting, which brought together notable lead­ers and youths of the Arewa community, shed light on the challenges faced by Sapele residents, including inflated prices of food commodities, which often com­pel traders to travel to Warri in search of better deals.

Alhaji Taminu Adamu, a respected Arewa leader and politician, expressed his gratitude to the chair­man for approving the Koko garage as a designated offloading point for food items, a move that promises to make essentials more accessible and affordable for the people of Sapele.

The representative of the Council chairman and Council Secretary, Hon.Raymond Overah, commended the Arewa community for their cooperation and collab­orative spirit, which has been instrumental in driving the initiative forward.

The chairman urged the Arewa community to con­tinue delivering exceptional service, warning that any attempts to hinder the progress of the Abeke admin­istration would be met with the full force of the law.

The Arewa youth executives, led by Mr. Bala Mu­hammed, Mr. Ahmodu Ibrahim, and Hon. Nasiru Ado, were instrumental in facilitating the meeting and pav­ing the way for this groundbreaking initiative.