Two brother-teenagers, Monday (15years old) and Ayomide (16 years old), with a blind father, accused of stealing eye-drops for their father's use, regained their freedom today after spending 10 months in prison.
These two teenagers went to prison not because they were caught in the act of any crime, but because a neighbour tipped the police off that they brought things home without any source of income and after the police visited and searched their house, eye drops were found and
As at time of the accident it wasn't clear the number of persons trapped for easy evacuation and rescue.
1. Develop a manifest/register at work sites and offices
2. Make use of T-cards for everyone working/visiting your sites/offices #Accesscontrol
The cost of safety can't be equated to the cost of ignorance. "I don't care" na person wey e never reach him side.
Don't wait until it happens, stop been reactive be proactive. The rate of building collapse might be on the increase and until people are held
Mar 16, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
NDDC NEWS FLASH!
NATIONAL SUMMIT ON THE INTEGRATION OF ARTISANAL/MODULAR REFINERY OPERATIONS INTO THE DOWNSTREAM OIL AND GAS SECTOR
The Interim Administrator/CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission Barr. Efiong Akwa who was represented by his able Special
Assistant on youth matters Engr. Udengs Eradiri at the ongoing National Summit on the integration of Artisanal/Modular Refinery Operators into the downstream Oil and Gas Sector in Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel Abuja.
Engr. Udengs Eradiri spoke at large
Mar 15, 2021 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
Room 104
It’s Mothering Sunday. One month after Valentine’s Day. My first weekend in the capital city in 2021. It had a slow start. Lounging! And more lounging! A long awaited visit from the man who introduced me to the social circuit in the garden city
in 1992. A long drive northward to the foot of Zuma rock. A breathtaking view, nice eighteen-hole golf course. A resort of some kind.
I was checked into the room after medicals and a compulsory COVID test. One of NNPC’s safety protocol for large gatherings. The room is a
Mar 15, 2021 • 13 tweets • 7 min read
3,658 TREATED AT 34TH O. B. LULU-BRIGGS FOUNDATION FREE MEDICAL MISSION IN ISIOKPO
3,658 men, women and children received received life-saving medical care and health education free of charge at the O. B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation’s 34th Medical Mission, which held in the
ancient city of Isiokpo in Rivers State, Nigeria, from March 8th to March 12th 2021. The treatment and care, which was provided by 140 medical and non medical volunteers, included 59 general surgeries and 24 eye surgeries and was hosted in collaboration with
Feb 20, 2021 • 18 tweets • 5 min read
Traditional Marriage Rites in Okrika
The Okrika, people are from the Southern part of the country. They are one of the biggest ethnic group in Rivers state.
In Okrika land, there are mainly three stages of marriage (1) The Iyaa, (2) Igwa, and finally (3) Okuru-kaka (1) Iya
the Iya custom dates back to the pre-colonial era when husbands and sons embark on fishing expedition (which used to be the major source of income) and return home months or years after while residing at different fishing settlements deep down the sea.
Feb 19, 2021 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
FLASH.
NDDC MOVES TO TRAIN YOUTHS IN AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTION
The Special Assistant to the Sole Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission Udengs Eradiri and his team just made a visit to Innoson Kiara Academy, manufacturers of Innoson Vehicle standards.
Motor in Nnewi, Anambra State to inspect their facility for the training of young people in the different departments of car building like welding, treatment & spraying, coupling and Quality control etc.
The Chief Executive officer of the Academy recieved the team and
Feb 19, 2021 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Engr Udengs Eradiri
S.A. Youth, to the MD. NDDC.
Udengs Eradiri is that servant leader that is willing to be the voice that would make things happen for the good in the entire Ijaw Nation and Nigeria at large, he has a drive to affect things and the lives of people positively.
Engr Udengs was born on March 22nd, 1976 to the popular Eradiri family from Agudama-Ekpetiama community in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa state.
He started his early education in Calabar, Cross Rivers state, then later went to Port-Harcourt, Rivers state, he finally..
Feb 19, 2021 • 4 tweets • 4 min read
Port Harcourt People eat good and healthy meals. On the 28th of February we will be having a Private Food Tasting Party, with different types of foods on display, with just a ticket you can eat any food you want,this is the first of his kind in the city, n u don't want to miss it
The Food Tasting Party comes with a garden experience, music, comedy, poetry even PS 4 and 5. Just book for your take tickets, take out time, to come eat good food, relax, connect and have fun, problem no dey sha finish try to dey enjoy yourself. Check out the food menu na🔥🔥
Feb 18, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Meet the new NDDC Boss.
Mr Effiong Okon Akwa, who until his new appointment, was the Acting Executive Director, Finance and Administration, of the NDDC, under the Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei-led Interim Management Committee (IMC).
“President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of an interim administrator to oversee the affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
Mr Effiong Okon Akwa, the Ag. Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Commission,