The Fulfilment of Investing in Education
I was delighted to attend the maiden graduation ceremony of Millennium College of Nursing Sciences, Awka, an achievement that reflects the power of vision, commitment, and investment in human capital.
What gave me the greatest joy and fulfilment was learning from the Provost, Mrs Chisom C. Ezulike, that the initial support I provided served as the seed funding enabling the institution to commence operations seamlessly.
I was equally pleased to learn that my subsequent interventions significantly contributed to making today’s historic graduation possible. There is no greater satisfaction than seeing a small act of support blossom into an institution that is transforming lives and strengthening our healthcare system.
Nothing is more fulfilling than witnessing a modest investment in education grow into a thriving institution. Today, that same institution has graduated 116 pioneer students, who achieved a remarkable 100% success rate in the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Professional Examination. This serves as yet another reminder that investments in education and healthcare are the most reliable investments in our nation's future.
I commend the pioneer graduating Class of 2025 and extend my congratulations to the Proprietor, management, faculty, benefactors, and everyone whose dedication and sacrifices have made this notable milestone possible.
Let us continue to invest in education, healthcare, and human capital development, for they remain the most assured paths to national progress and sustainable development.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
“If you think you’re too big for politics, MC Oluomo will be your next governor. ‘Mushroom pikin will Governor your state, if you exclude yourself from its affairs.”
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Thank you, Bayelsa West. Thank you, Bayelsa State. Thank you, Ijaw Nation. Thank you, Niger Delta. Thank you, Nigerians at home and abroad, for your support, solidarity, and prayers in this journey to rescue our nation's multi-party democracy, a cause for which I have fought and staked everything.
For the past eight months, since January, when I visited Bayelsa State for the funeral of our former Deputy Governor, I have not been home. From there, I returned to Abuja, founded the NDC, and began to build it block by block, with the support of well-meaning Nigerians, our candidates, and our partners, especially our presidential candidate, H.E. Mr. Peter Obi, and his running mate H.E. Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Today, it has emerged as the biggest national opposition party in our country.
First and foremost, I thank God Almighty, from whom all blessings and strength flow. I also thank all the officers of our party at every level and, most importantly, all Nigerians for their belief, confidence, trust, and prayers across party lines.
I am especially grateful to the good and wonderful people of Bayelsa West, whom I have the privilege of representing in the Senate, as well as the entire people of Bayelsa State, the Ijaw Nation, and all Nigerians, for their steadfast support and unwavering faith.
Nigeria's democracy must survive. Multi-party democracy must survive. With the prayers of everyone, we are dealing with the legal, contrived shenanigans of anti-democratic forces, and this, too, shall pass. As democrats, we trust the judiciary to do the right thing according to the law and not allow itself to be used as an instrument to derail democracy.
Although I have not stepped foot at home for many months, I have watched with immense pride and satisfaction that, while I laboured here with my colleagues to strengthen and build our party nationally, droves of leaders and citizens, men and women, young and old, have continued to troop out to register, join, and actively participate in the affairs and activities of our party.
I am also aware of people whom I raised and supported throughout my life to serve our people, only for them to turn around and weaponise the instruments of government, sack people from office, victimise innocent citizens, spread unfounded propaganda, and repay the good I did for them, their families, and their communities with wickedness and evil.
Yet all the propaganda, incitement, persecution, falsehood, and wickedness directed against me, my family, my community, and my steadfast supporters and friends for almost seven years, without reason or justification, have not swayed you. In spite of it all, you have persevered. You have remained resolute, and you have not buckled. Even without seeing me at home, you heard about and saw my involvement in the NDC; you joined and supported me. God, man, and history will be kind to you all.
That is the right path, and it is one of the legacies I hope to leave behind for our people and for Nigerians: the courage to say "No" when "No" is the right answer; to raise a generation that places ideas, conviction, and principles above stomach infrastructure, appointments, comfort, and personal gain; a generation that stands for what is right against what is wrong; a people who are willing to stand firm in defence of what is right, good, and fair; and a people who understand that every government is a servant, not a master, and must always remain accountable and honest to the people. That truth will always remain truth. That a lie can never become the truth, and wrong can never become right. That no sane person who fears God and man repays good with evil and wears it as a badge of honour or an achievement.
Peter obi is the only presidential candidate truly capable of doing this.Even Tinubu, who calls himself a Muslim , won’t even attempt it. This video shows Peter Obi having breakfast with Muslim kids during Ramadan, eating from same from same plate as them. This man is truly exceptional.
I don grow pass to be involve in robbery or kidnapping, So I don't know how you wan set me up! Free mazi Nnamdi kanu for peace and unity.
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This is not a campaign. This is not a political rally. This is just his usual visit, & look at how passionate young Nigerians rally around him. This isn’t only support, this is love. A massive one.
Nigeria will be OK! ✌️
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Has Paid a Price That Would Shatter Most Men: Over a Decade, He Has Endured Illegal Detention, Brutal Isolation, Humiliation, Psychological And Physical Torture, And Unimaginable Pain, All For Daring To Demand Freedom For His People.
While Others Sold Out For Crumbs, Grew Fat On Betrayal, And Traded Their Conscience For Comfort, He Stood Unbowed, Unbreakable, And Defiant.
They Invaded His Home Like Cowards In The Night. They Murdered His Loved Ones. They Shattered His Family. His Community Still Bleeds From The Scars Of That Bloody Invasion. Yet He Did Not Break. He Could Have Chosen Luxury. He Could Have Accepted Their Dirty Deals: The Mansions, The Bank Accounts, The Fake Political Thrones, The Protection, The Silence.
The Nigerian Establishment Offered Him Everything To Abandon The Struggle. He Looked Them In The Eye And Rejected Their Filthy Offers. Instead, He Chose Suffering. He Chose His People. He Chose Biafra.
All He Has Ever Fought For Is Simple Justice: Good Roads, Stable Electricity, Quality Hospitals, World-Class Schools, Seaports, Airports, Security, Jobs, Dignity, And A Future Where Ndị Igbo Can Walk This Earth With Their Heads Held High: Free, Respected, And Equal.
Are These Dreams Too Much To Ask? Is It a Crime To Want Your People To Live Like Human Beings? No. It Is The Cry Of a People Seeking Justice, Security, Dignity, And The Right To Determine Their Future.
No Matter How Long The Night Lasts, Dawn Will Come. Truth Cannot Be Imprisoned Forever, And The Desire For Justice Cannot Be Silenced. History Has Always Remembered Those Who Stood Firm For What They Believed, Even In The Face Of Great Adversity.
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