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In The Lost World of the Kalahari, Laurens van der Post recounts his time living among the indigenous people of the Kalahari Desert. He describes their shock when they discovered that he couldn’t hear the stars.

At first, they assumed he was joking or lying. But when they realized he truly couldn’t hear them, they were deeply saddened. To the Bushmen, being unable to hear nature was the most serious affliction a person could have—a sign of profound disconnection from the world around them.

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16/12/2024

07/10/2024

The Majestic Amazon River: The Lifeblood of South America.

Stretching an impressive 7,020 kilometers, the Amazon River reigns as one of the world's longest river, weaving its way through the heart of South America. Born at the foot of Peru's Mismi mountain, this mighty waterway traverses eight countries – Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, and Brazil – before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.

A Bridge-Free Wonder
Despite its enormity, the Amazon River remains untouched by bridges, preserving its pristine natural beauty.

A Legacy of Adventure and Mythology.
Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana was the first European to chart the Amazon's course to its mouth in 1541. His perilous journey was marked by encounters with fierce female warriors, skilled in archery. Inspired by Greek mythology's legendary Amazons, who battled Heracles and Achilles, Orellana christened the river after these fearless women, forever etching their legacy into history.

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07/10/2024

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25/09/2024

𝗔𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗸 𝗨𝗺𝗼𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗧𝗼 𝗜𝗸𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮
.. Promised Inclusive Governance, When Elected.

Ahead of the October 5 Local Government elections in Akwa Ibom State, the Eti-Ini Ukara Campaign Organization led by the principal and PDP Chairmanship flag bearer, Hon. Asuakak Umoh has taken his campaign team to Ikpanya Clan, Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area to seek their votes at the polls.

The event which took place yesterday, Tuesday September 24th, 2024 at P.C.N School, Esit Ikpanya, witnessed massive turnout of party faithful and supporters.

Welcoming the entourage, Mr. Lucky Ekpenyong appreciated and thanked "Eti-Ini Ukara Campaign Team" for taking the risk and pains to come to Ikpanya. He added that their presence had enabled them to see some of the challenges in the area, without being told.

Presenting the PDP Chairmanship flag bearer to the people, the Director General of Eti-Ini Ukara Campaign Organization, Pastor Joseph Udoh, said Ikpanya will benefit greatly in Hon. Asuaka Umoh's led administration, adding that with Comrade Mercy Ubon as his Vice, Ikpanya will witness massive developments and economic boom.

In his speech, the PDP Chairmanship flag bearer, Hon. Asuaka Umoh urged Ikpanya people to embrace peace and vote massively for PDP during the forthcoming local government elections.

The chairmanship hopeful vowed to partner with the state government and bring unprecedented developments to Ikpanya, when elected and sworn into office, adding that he has seen the challenges of the people, and will do everything humanly possible to ameliorate most of them, when elected.

Hon. Umoh, however sued for peace from Ikpanya people and opined that with their support and votes, his administration will bring tangible dividends of democracy to the area.

In his words "My coming here was for campaigns and also to see things for myself. I am happy that I am here in person, and I have seen some of the challenges facing this region. I can assure you that when I am voted into office as the Executive Chairman of Ibiono Ibom, Ikpanya will witness massive developments under my administration." he assured.

Also speaking, Isantim Churchill Udoh, Chairman Governing Council, Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre who doubles as the Patron of the Eti-Ini-Ukara Campaign Organization, praised the people of Ikpanya for the impressive turnout, and promised to take their plights to the State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno.

Isantim Udoh expressed optimism that some of the challenges affecting Ikpanya people will be given prompt consideration and attention by this administration.

However, The PDP Ward 13 Chairman in Ikpanya, Mr. Jeremiah Uwah, in his remarks, assured Eti-Ini Ukara Champaign Organization that Ikpanya people will give the Chairmanship Candidate, Hon. Asuaka Umoh and the Councillorship Candidate, Mrs. Faith Bassey maximum votes come October 5, 2024.

He pleaded with the incoming Chairman not to forget the Ikpanya community when elected.

Dignitaries on the entourage were Rt. Hon. Ignatius Edet, Otuekong Prince Godwin Okon, Mr.Inyene Udeme, Chief Bassey Eyibio, Mkpisong Emmanuel Ekpa, Barr. Itohowo Ibe Bassey, Comr. Prince Hanson, Comr. Unyime Etim, Chief Basyl Obo-ayama, Mr. Ubong Asanga, Mr. Ubong George, Comrade Etima Akpan, Hon. Idorenyin Umoren, Mr. Ita Bassey, Mr. Ubong Attah, Pastor Samuel Eka, Mr. Joel Robert, Mr. Sugar Patrick amongst others.

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23/09/2024

Goodwill Message:

I unreservedly extend my heartfelt felicitations to our youth-friendly, peace loving, innovative Governor; His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno on the event of the 37th Anniversary of our dear Akwa Ibom State.
Your Excellency, we are living witnesses towards your positive and intentional achievements within the short period in office through the ARISE AGENDA, which are reflective in the developmental strides across the 31 Local Government Areas.

I am confident that God will grant you extraordinary wisdom, strength, good health and longevity as you continue to transmit to the good people of Akwa Ibom State your leadership thrust as encapsulated in the ARISE AGENDA.

HAPPY CELEBRATIONS.
LONG LIVE HIS EXCELLENCY; PASTOR UMO ENO
LONG LIVE AKWA IBOM STATE
LONG LIVE PEOPLES' DEMOCRATIC PARTY

P S
BARR. ITOHOWO IBE-BASSEY YOUTH LEADER III PEOPLES' DEMOCRATIC PARTY, AKWA IBOM STATE.

09/07/2024

If I Cry

If I cry, it must speak deep words
Of challenges faced, and pains endured
Tears shed for loved ones who betrayed
And friends who forgot the help I rendered

It must speak of helpers who sought to control
And family members who stabbed me in the back
Of people I assisted, yet laughed at me behind
And friends who killed my spirit with their neglect

It must speak of fathers and mothers who surprised me
With their cruelty, and relatives who misconstrued me
Of people who refused to patronize me
And those who sought favours in return for their help

It must speak of persons consumed by envy and hate
Who stopped my blessings out of jealousy and spite
Of two-faced humans who destroyed my trust
And evil doers who brought darkness to my life

It must speak of fake ministers who preached false gospels
And fraudsters who manipulated me with their lies
Of liars who deceived me with their sweet tongues
And manipulators who used me for their gain

It must speak of politicians who deceived us
With promises of good governance, but delivered none
Of teachers who didn't practice what they preached
And leaders who betrayed our trust, and failed to lead

It must speak of ladies who stole our money
And men who killed innocent people to get rich quickly
Of those who took advantage of our kindness
And left us with scars that won't easily heal

It must speak of men who stole our common patrimony
For personal aggrandizement, and selfish glory
Men who influenced the system to favour
Themselves, and turned the wheel of progress against us

It must speak of men who knew our talents
Yet wouldn't let us shine, and did all to ensure
Our gifts weren't appreciated, nor recognized
And suppressed our potential, with their envy and spite

If I cry, it must speak deep words
Of the pain and suffering I endured
Of the challenges I faced, and the tears I shed
Of the betrayals, and the hurt I've known

But it must also speak of hope and resilience
Of the strength I found, and the courage I've shown
Of the lessons learned, and the wisdom gained
Of the power of forgiveness, and the love that remains

If I cry, it must speak deep words
That will cause deep thoughts, and stir the soul
That will bring healing, and restore the heart
And bring hope to those who have lost their way.

I wrote this:
Thespian Kokoette Inyangudo

07/07/2024

Why Niger Delta Stakeholders Must Discuss Development Issues - Ogbuku

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has stressed the importance of stakeholders’ engagements in the development of the Niger Delta region.

Addressing newsmen during a World Press Conference in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, said it was imperative for Niger Deltans to have a conversation on development issues, hence the Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit taking place in the Rivers State capital from July 10-13, 2924.

Ogbuku said that the stakeholders’ summit, with the theme: "Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta Region," would provide a platform for new ideas and strategies to fast-track development in the Niger Delta in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to the NDDC boss, “the summit will not just be a forum for a few individuals, but will involve major stakeholders, including members of the National Assembly, Ministers from the region, traditional rulers and the private sector experts to discuss the Niger Delta.”

The NDDC Chief Executive Officer stated that previous engagements with different groups were instrumental to maintaining peace in various communities, noting that development could not take place in a crisis-prone environment.

He remarked: “One of the cardinal policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is stakeholders’ engagement and that is one area the NDDC is doing very well and we are getting good results.”

He said that such engagements would help the Commission implement projects that would ensure sustainable development of the Niger Delta region and address the aspirations and needs of the people of the region and noted that rather than working at cross purposes, the summit would help the development partners in the region to harmonise their activities.

Ogbuku said that the Commission, as path of its rebirth and rewind policy, was “transiting from transaction to transformation” in the process of developing the Niger Delta region.

The NDDC Chief Executive Officer stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had charged the Commission to complete and commission signature projects that would impact the lives of Niger Deltans.

Ogbuku stated that the Commission would intensify its efforts to light up communities across the nine states of the Niger Delta, with solar-powered street lights, as part of measures to fight criminality and maintain peace in the region.

He said that the Commission was also providing portable water in communities across the region, stating that this was critical at this period when cholera epidemic had become a big health challenge.

Giving insight on the youth empowerment programme of the Commission, tagged Holistic Opportunities Programme of Engagement, HOPE, Ogbuku called on the youths to seize the opportunity and be part of the process.
He said: “We encourage more persons to register because we want to ensure that our future engagements with youths will be based only on those who have registered with us in the database. That will enable us to know their areas of competence, because we discovered that our previous trainings were given to friends and family members who are probably not even interested in the training.”

Ogbuku said further: “Building a comprehensive data base for the youths in the region will give the Commission the opportunity to plan, as well share the relevant data with other development agencies that may need them for planning.

In the area of entrepreneurship, Ogbuku noted that the NDDC through the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce had streamlined engagement in giving support to farmers and verifiable entrepreneurs in the region.

The Managing Director said that the NDDC had put measures in place to ensure financial discipline in the Commission, This, he said, necessitated the engagement of KPMG to design a corporate governance system for the Commission. He explained that the corporate governance structure would increase the confidence of partners that work with the Commission.

Seledi Thompson-Wakama
Director, Corporate Affairs
July 5, 2024.