Day: September 3, 2024

NAWOJ Adamawa Visits Dangote Sugar Refinery

The Adamawa State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) today paid an advocacy visit to the Dangote Sugar Refinery, (DSR) Numan. The visit facilitated meaningful discussions aimed at fostering peace and sustainability within the surrounding communities, while also exploring avenues for mutual understanding and collaboration. During the visit, the delegation gained valuable…

Afikpo LGA Unveils New Council Chairman, Hon Timothy Agha Udume Nwachi

Afikpo, Behold the Righteous One, Chief Timothy Agha Udume Nwachi, in Power The APC Chairman, Afikpo Local Government Area, Hon. Nicodemus Oko Egwu, on behalf of the APC Executives and the entire APC family in Afikpo most heartily congratulate Engr. Chief Timothy Agha Udume Nwachi, Okwuruoha , on his successful inauguration as the Executive Chairman…

LG Autonomy : I will Remain absolutely Loyal, Accountable to Gov Nwifuru – Ikwo Council Boss

The Executive Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area, Hon Barr Sunday Basil Nwankwo has reaffirmed that he will remain absolutely loyal and accountable to Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, despite the Supreme Court rulling on Local Government financial autonomy. Barr Nwankwo made this known while speaking at the reception organized in his honour by Ikwo people…

Day 29 : My JCI Story (Series 1)

By Joyce Mamman Lawrence The story of my life wouldn’t be complete without mentioning JCI—it was the buttercream icing on my already fluffy cake. JCI is a voluntary, member-based organization with a presence in over 200 countries, including most states in Nigeria. With a history spanning more than a century globally and over 60 years…

Day 31 : The Accident 2

By Joyce Mamman Lawrence I had small braids that needed to be loosened before they could take me for a head scan. My relatives, along with my friend-turned-brother Ahmed, a JCI member, gathered around and gently worked through my hair. I was deeply humbled by their kindness.especially that of Ahmed, feeling their love in every…

Day 32 : Thanksgiving

By Joyce Mamman Lawrence As I approach 40, it’s important for me to pause and reflect on my life. Taking the time to analyze my background and past experiences is crucial because life happens so quickly, and without reflection, I might miss out on the valuable lessons that have shaped me. Our past actions often…

Day 30 : The Accident

By Joyce Mamman Lawrence It was November 2017, just about two weeks before my handover ceremony as the President of JCI Abuja Unity—a moment I had eagerly anticipated. Amid the preparations, I was also working on a project for a foundation in Kaduna to provide reading chairs and tables for an orphanage. I had already…