OGOJA, Cross River State — The Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Mrs. Mary Illah Otoro, on Monday warmly received members of the Catholic Women Organization (CWO), Holy Trinity Parish, Ogboja, during a courtesy visit to her office following her recent appointment. The visit, which was marked by prayers, thanksgiving, and words of encouragement, underscored the strong relationship between faith-based organizations and leadership in promoting community development within Ogoja Local Government Area. The delegation was led by Mrs. Agnes Osang, President of Holy Trinity Central Station, alongside notable members including Mrs. Veronica Abashi, Mrs. Lucy Asue, Mrs. Lucy Eweh, Madam Philomena Nku, Mrs. Cecilia Aruku, Mrs. Blessing Ekunke, Mrs. Mercy Audu, and Mrs. Janet Sunny Ntol. During the visit, the women offered prayers for divine wisdom, strength, and guidance for the Vice Chairman as she begins her new responsibility in public service. Responding, Hon. Otoro e...
In a heartwarming development at St. Eugene’s Primary School, Ukende, young Miya Godswill, a Primary 1 pupil, has been awarded a full scholarship by the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, following her outstanding performance during the school’s Inter-House Sports competition. Miya came first in the “Early to School” competition, a feat that caught the attention of the Vice Chairman, who was present at the event. Impressed by her discipline, zeal, and all-round smartness, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu announced that all her school charges for the remaining years at St. Eugene’s Primary School have been cleared. “This is not only to spur Miya to do more but also to encourage other pupils to take their education seriously,” the Vice Chairman stated. He further expressed his commitment to monitoring Miya’s academic progress and, God willing, extending the scholarship beyond her primary education. He wished her continued success in her studies an...