The news of the abduction of a school principal, students, and a NECO official in Kogi State while the students were writing their examination is both heartbreaking and deeply troubling. That innocent children can no longer go to school, study, or sit for a national examination without the fear of criminal violence is a stark reminder of how far insecurity has eroded the sanctity of our educational institutions and the safety of our citizens. This is happening at a time when education is our most needed asset for development and growth.
Our schools must never become theatres of fear; they should symbolise hope and the promise of a better future, not terror and uncertainty.
I call on the relevant security agencies to act with urgency, deploy every available resource, and ensure the safe and unconditional rescue of all those abducted. At the same time, government at all levels must take deliberate steps to strengthen security around our schools and restore public confidence in our education system.
My thoughts and prayers are with the affected families, the school community, and the people of Kogi State. We cannot continue to normalise these recurring tragedies. A nation that cannot guarantee the safety of its children is mortgaging its future.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
@Omoyinde@mariolexxx Can you bring any proof where an Igbo forcefully collected a piece of land in anywhere in Nigeria?
All the land Igbo people owned where fully paid, you know the people that are land grabbers but fear no go let you talk against them at all because you are scared
@NaijaWilf@ikjoyuzor@jcokechukwu Yes, Oguta Lake can be connected to the Atlantic Ocean through a dredging project. The project involves creating a sea access route from Oguta Lake through the Orashi River to Degema and finally to the Atlantic Ocean. This initiative aims to¹:
- *Enhance Coastal Connectivity*
Do Not Sell Your Vote, Do Not Sell Your Future
Yesterday, I joined thousands of young people at the National Youth Rally marking the 40th Anniversary of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON), hosted by the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka.
I reminded our youths that the task of nation-building rests on their shoulders. To build a better Nigeria, we must choose leaders with competence, capacity, compassion, and character. Ours is a richly blessed nation, yet we remain trapped in hunger, insecurity, and poor governance. Becoming President is not the disaster—the true disaster is when leaders lack the courage and integrity to make Nigeria work. We cannot continue on a path where leaders trade in lies while citizens go hungry.
I urge every young Nigerian, especially those just turning 18, to register and vote. Your voter’s card is your most powerful weapon against bad leadership. Do not sell your vote—for once you do, you have also sold your healthcare, your education, and your future. God has blessed Nigeria, but He will not descend to elect leaders for us. That responsibility is ours.
I thank Rev. Fr. Paschal Udo, the other priests present, the leadership of CYON, and above all our resilient youths for their commitment. Nigerian youths are no longer content with complaints—they are ready for action. Together, in honesty and determination, we will build the New Nigeria.
A New Nigeria is POssible. —PO
Yesterday, I visited the College of Nursing Sciences and the School of Medical Laboratory Technicians at Bishop Shanahan Specialist Hospital, Nsukka—the only institution of its kind in the senatorial zone.
Like many other critical health and educational institutions across the country, I have remained steadfast in my support for Shanahan College of Nursing Sciences and the School of Medical Laboratory Technicians, contributing over N100 million to their growth and development over the past four years.
On arriving at the College, I was delighted to learn that it has been upgraded and accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to award National Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas. I was also pleased to see their expanded infrastructure and the increasing number of students benefiting from quality education.
While interacting with the students, I encouraged them to remain steadfast in their studies, as education will open doors to global opportunities and equip them to contribute to a healthier Nigeria. To further support their development, I donated an additional N20 million to the College.
My ultimate vision remains the development of a nation driven by high human capital, ensuring a better quality of life through strategic investments in key areas of human development of education, healthcare and pulling people out of poverty.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO