Dr. Harry-Banigo, who gave this when the State Director of NOA, Mr.
Oliver Wolugbom, paid her a courtesy call in Government House, Port Harcourt, expressed
concern over the destructive influence of cultism and homosexuality among
youths, attributing it to wrong orientation from peer groups, mentors and some
parents.
She noted that Rivers youths must be repositioned to harness their full
potentials and the enormous natural opportunities in the state, adding that
with the right information and attitudinal change, the future of our youths
would be secured, reiterating the readiness of the current administration in
the State to partner with relevant agencies restore our value system which is
the foundation for peace and progress.
The State Director of NOA, Mr. Oliver Wolugbom, described Dr. Banigo as a
seasoned administrator, soliciting for synergy between NOA and the State
Government, noting that the agency aims to educate, mobilize and inform the
public on government policies and programmes,
appealing for the government’s support in the areas of funding and other
logistics.
Meanwhile, the State Deputy Governor, Dr. Ipalibo Harry-Banigo, has
enjoined school authorities in the state to revive the school farm system as
part of their academic curriculum, while regretting the decline in agricultural
activities in both primary and secondary schools.
Dr Harry-Banigo, during a Thanksgiving/End of Session programme at
Government Girls Secondary School, Oromineke, Port Harcourt, stressed that
agriculture remains a cardinal objective of the New Rivers Vision towards
achieving food security and job creation, pointing out that the Wike-led administration
considers education as key to all round development and will, therefore
increase its investment in the educational sector in order to discover the
potentials of the youths.
The Deputy Governor urged the students to concentrate in their academic
pursuit which she said would determine what they become in future, noting that
“nothing good comes easy, but with persistence, perseverance and focus, you can
achieve greatness. Innovation is the key to the future, and as future leaders,
you can begin to put in use all the skill you acquired from your teachers,”
warning them against social vices.
On her
part, the Principal of the school, Dr. Augusta Fubara, commended the state
government for its encouragement and commitment in the educational sector, congratulating
Dr Banigo as first female Deputy Governor of the State, commending her for not
only demonstrating strength of character by encouraging the women folk, but for
also showing that women can be whatever they want to be through dint of hard
work, focus, diligence and the fear of God.
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