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Commendations, As Odimodi Produces Another PhD Holder
By Peretengboro Klintin Bibaikefie
Every society speaks to something. Every society has an identity that runs deep into the cultural fabrics of it’s people.
While some societies are known for their penchant for wealth creation and accumulation, others are known for their drive for infrastructural development, some others for their peaceful disposition, forthrightness and so forth. Yet, this is not to say whichever society that’s good in one cannot be good in another.
One society that come off as one with a blend of many of the above capabilities in Ijaw Land and beyond are the Odimodi people who have shown demonstrable endowment, evident in a couple of these attributes.
One area the Odimodi people come handy is education. It is no gain saying that Odimodi town alone can comfortably stand shoulder to shoulder with a number of kingdoms, even Local Government Areas put together when it comes to academics advancement.
Today, history has yet being made once again as Prince Aluku officially bags an Academic Powerful High Degree (PhD.) in Community Health Education, from the University of Portharcourt, Rivers State.
His, was a painstakingly long journey, taking a route so many would rather avoid. Yet he emerged strong and fit.
Aluku first earned an OND, a HND and a UCH in Community Health officer, Benin City in 1993 before pushing the bounds to obtain a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Health Management Technology from Federal University of Technology, Oweri, in 2004. He also obtained a Diploma in Edu. PHC, UCH, from Ibadan, in 2005, and a M.Ed in Community Health Education from the University of Portharcourt in 2012.
Today, he stands tall amongst men and women as he was decorated with a PhD. in Community Health Education, from the same University of Portharcourt, 2021 batch.
“This brings the number of Odimodi indigenes with a PhD. known to me, to about eleven”, a reliable source shared with IduwiniVoice.
IduwiniVoice believe there’s a need to understudy and emulate the Odimodi people concerning this beautiful trend, as the world needs to understudy the tenets political and social dexterity amongst the Gbaramatu people and of apprenticeship amongst the Igbos.
Once again, congratulations to Dr. Prince Aluku (PhD.).
HIGH CHIEF SUNNY GBEGHA JP CELEBRATES DAUGHTER’S ACADEMIC MILESTONES
By: Daire Perez
Okija, Anambra State – Father and community leader, High Chief Sunny Gbegha JP, the Egbakarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, has expressed immense joy and gratitude to God as his daughter, Miss Gbegha Tamarauikiye Favour, successfully completed notable academic milestones at Madonna University, Okija.
Miss Favour graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance, earning an impressive Second-Class Upper (2.1) classification. Going a step further in her academic pursuit, she has also obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance from the same institution.
This has received warm reactions from family and friends with many congratulating the young lad. I a message filled with joy, High Chief Gbegha described his daughter’s achievements as a testament to hard work, discipline, and divine grace. He noted that her academic excellence brings honour not only to their family but also to the wider community.
Community members, friends, and well-wishers have continued to congratulate Miss Favour for her outstanding accomplishments, celebrating her as an inspiration to young scholars across the region.
IduwiniVoice joins in this congratulations to our shining young lady.
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By: Divine Perezide
Former leader of Burutu Legislative House, Rt. Hon. Joseph Alubeze, has expressed heartfelt birthday felicitations to the his former boss and leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on the South-South Development Commission.
In his congratulatory message, Alubeze described Pondi as an astute leader whose antecedent smarcks of nothing but people-oriented service and dedication that continue to inspire many within and beyond the Constituency.
“Happy Blessed Birthday to you, my Dear Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi – Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and Chairman, South-South Development Commission,” he started.
He prayed for renewed wisdom, strength, and greater achievement for the federal lawmaker as he marks a new year. “May this new year of yours be filled with wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments as you continue to serve with dedication and grace,” he added.
Hon. Alubeze, a former leader of Burutu House wished his principal Pondi, whose was his predecessor, many more fruitful years in good health, acknowledging his commitment to the advancement of the South-South region and the nation at large, closing his message with a heartfelt best wishes to the celebrant on his special day.
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Good News: Presidential Amnesty Office Commences Second Phase of Laptop Distribution to Scholarship Delegates
By: Divine Perezide
Abuja – The Otuaro-led Presidential Amnesty Office, popularly known as PAP, has commenced the second phase of laptop distribution to its scholarship beneficiaries across Nigerian Universities for the 2024/2025 academic year.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the initiative is part of efforts to enhance learning and research amongst students under the programme.
The exercise, which began following the directive of the Administrator, Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, makes a continuation of the first phase carried out between April and May 2025, during which over 663 final-year scholarship beneficiaries received laptops.
Dr Otuaro explained that the decision to promoting academic excellence and research productivity. He noted that the gesture also fulfills a promise he made to students during his tour of partner Universities in 2024.
“The laptops are intended to aid the beneficiaries in their studies and research activities” Otuaro state, urging the students to use the devices responsibility and to justify the Federal Governmtent’s modest investment in their education.
He also advised the beneficiaries to remain focus on their academic pursuit and avoid behaviours that could undermine their future prospects.
Reaffirming his administration’s objectives, Dr. Otuaro said the PAP will continue to achieve academic succes, contributing to the socio-economic advancement of the Niger Delta region.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistent support for the programme, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to bridging the human capital development gaping the region.
Dr. Otuaro further urged the youths and people of the region to reciprocate the President’s gesture by supporting his administration’s policies and programmes.
He reaffirmed the PAP’s dedication to consolidating on its achievements in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
(c) IduwiniVoice