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Agape Foundation Offers Free Medical Outreach To Elderly
The Diocese of Asaba (Anglican Communion) has reaffirmed its commitment to celebrating and caring for the elderly through its annual Elderly Week Celebration, programmes, themed “Aging Gracefully and Peacefully,” .
The medical outreach was held at the Emmanuel Anglican Church, Ibusa, Oshimili North local government area of Delta State, courtesy of the Diocese of Asaba Agape Foundation (DAAF), the Diocese’s humanitarian arm
In his thoughtful sermon, Ven. Chukwudi Ekwemuka charged the elderly, who are aged 70 and above, with the divine importance and worth in the body of Christ.
He noted that “It doesn’t matter whether you are rich or poor, man or woman, with children or without; you are precious to God, adding that the grace of God will continue to be sufficient as one grows older.
The Venerable described old age as “a blessing while urging the elderly to take pride in their journey and longevity as a divine gift”.
He maintained that “most of the elderly that are present for the medical outreach are blessings to your families, communities, and the churches.”
Speaking to journalists, Rev’d Canon Nneoma Ijezie, Chaplain to the Elderly Care Ministry and Secretary of DAAF, said the programme underscores the church’s commitment to holistic ministry that touches lives beyond the pulpit.
He said, “Today the Church, through DAAF, is reaching out to elderly people aged 70 years and above,. However, no one is excluded; even those below 70 years still receive free medical attention.”
“We have diocesan doctors, nurses, and laboratory scientists attending to all manner of ailments. For severe cases, we refer patients to our diocesan hospital for further care. This outreach is open to everyone—Christians, Muslims, and people of all backgrounds—because love and care know no boundaries.”
Rev. Ijezie also lauded Bishop Obuh for his vision and leadership in sustaining the Elderly Care Ministry, which has run for over 15 years as one of the foundation’s outreach programmes alongside its Correctional Centre Ministry, Orphanage, and Food Security projects.
“Remembering the elderly at a time like this is something every church should embrace,” he added. “We are grateful to our Bishop for leading this charge and for showing that true ministry means service to all.”
One of the beneficiaries, Ven. Victor Chukwuma Okoji (Rtd), expressed gratitude to the Diocese for organizing the programme.
“I came to identify with this wonderful initiative and also to check my health. Everything is going smoothly, and I believe that whoever comes will receive healing,” he said. “God is using the organizers as instruments to touch lives. Those who come to Jesus never go home the same.”
The Elderly Week Celebration, observed every first Saturday of October, continues to serve as a platform for the Church to honor, care for, and spiritually uplift senior citizens who have dedicated their lives to faith, family, and community service.
“As you age gracefully,” Ven. Ekwemuka concluded, “May you continue to flourish like the palm tree and remain ever fresh in the courts of our God.”
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PHOTOS: FCT Minister, Wike, inspects ongoing construction of Interchange Bridge, Road linking Maitama, Gishiri, Jahi with Gwarinpa today
The Minister of FCT today inspected ongoing construction of Interchange Bridge, Road linking Maitama, Gishiri, Jahi with Gwarinpa today
The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike today, Friday inspected ongoing construction of Interchange Bridge, Road linking Maitama, Gishiri, Jahi with Gwarinpa.
The project is titled; Full scope development of Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way) from Ring Road II to Ring Road III with Two Interchange Bridges at N16/RRII and N16/RIII intersections.
The portion from RRI to Arterial Road N20 (Solomon Lar Way) within Katampe District was developed and commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to mark 2nd year Anniversary of his Administration.
The portion from N20 to RRII is being developed under Jahi District Infrastructure Project, leaving the undeveloped portion from RRIII to Arterial Road N40 to link the road that leads to the Renewed Hope Estate in Karsana Districts.
The portion of this Arterial Road N16 under reference traverses the Gwarimpa Housing Estate and this segment of the road when developed will provide access to the Gwarimpa Housing Estate located within Bunkoro and Wupa Districts as well as Sector Center E which is the hub of commercial and social activities comprising group of four districts namely; Gwarimpa II – C03, Kafe – C05, Wupa – C15 and Bunkoro – C18 Districts in Phase III of the Federal Capital City.
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The Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon Martin Amaewhule, on Friday gave reasons why he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The major reason for leaving the PDP is because of the division in the PDP,” Amaewhule, who represents Obio-Akpor I constituency, told the lawmakers on Friday.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for some programmes embarked upon by his administration that have benefited Nigerians, especially Rivers people.
According to the Speaker, his defection would enable him to partner with President Tinubu for the overall good of the Rivers people.
Amaewhule said, “Distinguished colleagues, let me happily announce to honourable members that your Speaker, Rt Hon Martin Chike Amaewhule, has decided and has indeed written to my Ward Chairman, Mr Osondo Orlu, of my decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party.
“APC is my new party. I will do all that is needed to be done towards ensuring that the party card of the All Progressives Congress is issued to me in no time. I am happy to be a member of the APC so that we can join forces with Mr President. He is doing so much for this country.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu means well for Nigeria. He is tackling issues of security headlong. The President has shown love to Rivers State; he is helping Rivers people to be part of the governance of this country. I am so delighted to be part of the APC so we can support the President right inside the All Progressives Congress.”
Amaewhule defected along with 15 other members of the House on Friday.
Others who dumped the PDP were the Deputy Speaker, Dumle Maol (Gokana), Major Jack (Akuku-Toru), Linda Stewart (Okrika), Franklin Nwabochi (Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni), Azeru Opara (Port Harcourt 3), Smart Adoki (Port Harcourt 2), Enemi George (Asari-Toru 2), and Solomon Wami (Port Harcourt 1).
Also included were Igwe Aforji (Eleme), Tekena Wellington (Asari-Toru 1), Looloo Opuende (Akuku-Toru 2), Peter Abbey (Degema), Arnold Dennis (Ogu/Bolo), Chimezie Nwankwo (Etche), and Ofiks Kabang (Andoni).
Since returning to civil rule in 1999, the PDP has maintained a tight grip on the oil-rich Rivers state, until the protracted crisis rocked the state, which pitched the lawmakers against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The crisis led to the partial demolition of the State Assembly complex by forces allegedly loyal to Fubara as well as the attempted moves to impeach the governor by the lawmakers loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Worried by the development, President Bola Tinubu waded in to douse the tensions and declared a state of emergency on March 18.
The emergency declaration led to the suspension of Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu and the lawmakers.
At the expiration of the exercise, he reinstated Fubara, his deputy and the lawmakers on September 17.
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, defected along with 15 other members of the House on Friday.
Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, defected to the All Progressives Congress.
Amaewhule defected along with 15 other members of the House on Friday.
The House of Assembly is currently in session with the defectors blaming their departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the crisis in the party.
Others who dumped the PDP were the Deputy Speaker, Dumle Maol (Gokana), Major Jack (Akuku-Toru), Linda Stewart (Okrika), Franklin Nwabochi (Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni), Azeru Opara (Port Harcourt 3), Smart Adoki (Port Harcourt 2), Enemi George (Asari-Toru 2), and Solomon Wami (Port Harcourt 1).
Also included were Igwe Aforji (Eleme), Tekena Wellington (Asari-Toru 1), Looloo Opuende (Akuku-Toru 2), Peter Abbey (Degema), Arnold Dennis (Ogu/Bolo), Chimezie Nwankwo (Etche), and Ofiks Kabang (Andoni).
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