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May 13
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BIOGRAPHY OF PA ABRAHAM 🖤🌹King Solomon opens his writing in the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes, with the famous words, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: A time to be born and a time to die…”And so it has been with Pa Abraham Joseph Michael Diri.Pa Abraham died peacefully, though rather unexpectedly, on sunday 13th of February, 2023, shortly after the Thanksgiving service making the 3rd Anniversary Celebrations of the Prosperity Government. He was eighty-eight years.It was a fitting finale to the life of a man who had through the dint of hard work, diligence and faith, overcome many obstacles, impacted several lives, achieved a great deal and had much to be thankful for.A TIME TO BE BORN:“Birth is the sudden opening of a window; through which you look out upon a stupendous prospect. For what has happened? A miracle. You have exchanged nothing for the possibility of everything”. -william macNeile Dixon.The sun would have risen and set on April 4, 1935, just like any other day, but as it turned out, probably ended as the happiest and the most memorable day in the entire life of Michael Diri of Kalama-owei Wari of Sampou community, a skillful and successful builder of houses with raffia palms, wood and bamboo and his dear spouse, Odobu Suokiri, whose mother hailed from Odi Town.This is because it was the day it pleased the Lord to bless this loving couple with the birth of their child, who they named Abraham Joseph Michael Diri. The auspicious event occurred in Sampou Community, Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area in the present- day Bayelsa State.The entire community celebrated the arrival of Abraham and the family described him as a “torch bearer”. His Birth would presage many glad tidings for the people of Bayelsa State and indeed the Ijaw Nation at Large, even if the humble beginnings of this bright-eyed and spirited baby boy, did not necessary proclaim this happy outcome.PARENTAGE:The story of Pa Abraham, just like the rest of the Diri family is defined by sacrifice, perseverance and obedience to God.When, Catholic Missionaries arrived in the Sampou Community and introduced Christianity, at a time when it was not fashionable, Pa Michael’s father, Diri Omomolegha and his household enthusiastically embraced the faith, together with the western education that inevitably followed in its wake. To underscore the fervency of his discipleship, the Omomoleigha’s family and their relatives of Kalama-Owei Compound joyfully donated at significant inconvenience, a piece of land for the establishment of a church and a primary school.Indeed, Pa Michael simply took after his father, Diri.A further testament to Pa Michael Diri’s wholehearted embrace of the Christian faith is reflected in the given names of his children.Abraham Joseph Michael Diri was followed by his two immediate younger brothers, Solomon and Jonathan.This was no ‘lame’ Christianity or Cosmetic religiosity, but one with great love and commitment to the work of God. This brought much honour and dignity to the family and enthroned a strong Culture of discipline running through generation after generation. Indeed, his labour of love was not in vain. Over time, “luck” has come to be associated with their clan. Perhaps, blessed will be a more appropriate tittle.YOUNG ABRAHAM:Abraham, had a very interesting childhood as he was loved by his peers. He was dedicated to all tasks assigned to him. A very hardworking Abraham showed early signs of a bright future.He lived in peace with family members and siblings and exhibited a high sense of responsibility, respect and discipline.EDUCATION:Abraham’s father, Pa Michael Diri had been influenced by the Missionaries to embrace education because of the positive impact resolved the children would be educated despite his lean income. He consequently enrolled Abraham and Solomon in primary school at the then Roman Catholic Missionaries School (RCM) Sampou in 1946.When the RCM closed down in 1949 after completion of standard Two, Pa Michael Diri, moved Abraham to the neighbouring Odi Community also in Kolokuma Opokuma local government area for the continuation of his primary school at St. Stephen’s (Anglican) School, Odi, where he completed Standard Six in 1953 alongside his youngest brother, Solomon.TEACHING PROFESSION:As was common at that period, teaching and teachers occupied a place of prestige and prominence in society, and naturally, the profession attracted the interest of Abraham Diri.In 1954, a year after Abraham completed his Standard Six, he was employed as a teacher by the government of the defunct Mid-Western Region of Nigeria alongside his cousin, HRH King Shine Apre of Odi Community.With no formal training as a teacher, he was engaged and posted to Ayamasa Community in the Present day Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State to commence an eventful teaching career.Pa Abraham Diri traversed different communities including Ogbotobe and Kpakiama. Both in the present day Delta state and then Amabolou in Ekeremor Local Government Area, until the late 60s when decided to improve his academic qualification and became a certified teacher.He briefly resigned from his teaching appointment and enrolled at the Government Teacher’s Training College, Okordia established in 1970 under the then Military Governor of old Rivers State and now Amanyanabo of Twon-Brass, HRM King Alfred Diette-spiff, upon the creation of old Rivers State in 1967. Okordia is now a town in present day Bayelsa State.AJM Diri was admitted into the college in 1971, a year after its establishment and joined his cousin, King Shine Apre, who is one of the pioneers. Despite his family responsibilities, Abraham pursued his desire to obtain a certificate in Education to enhance his teachin career.He was a compassionate teacher and distinguished public servant who never rejected posting, starting ftom his initial posting in the Mid-Western Region, through to old Rivers State, he worked in present day Kolokuma-Opokuma, Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas.His legacies of discipline and footprints of academic brilliance still reverberate among his pupils in Ayamasa, Amabulou, Ogbotobe, Kpakiama, Odoni, Sabagriea, Igbedi, Odi, Kaiama, Kalama and Sampou.AJM Diri was a man of grace and a trailblazer, who epitomized hard work and discipline, a teacher of teachers, and these outstanding attributes rubbed off on his colleagues and pupils, alike.Interestingly, he was a no-nonsense teacher yet compassionate. A disciplinarian who throughout his teaching career never spared the rod. His pupils would often say in the Ijaw dialect, Diri ma lo lo mou, meaning Diri is always getting hot. He has been adjudged the most accessible, popular and influential teacher in virtually all the schools he taught. There were never any doubts that the best interests of his wards were at the core of his actions.As tough and disciplined as his regime seemed, he was one teacher that showed a genuine heart of benevolence and support to pupils who were in need. He was a teacher who paid fees and bought books for pupils.Surprisingly, the quest to secure a university degree by Pa Abraham Diri, even at old age never waned. Following this passion and hunger to acquire higher qualifications, he sought an admission to obtain the National Certificate for Education (NCE) regardless of his age. But his Children throught otherwise as he grudgingly shelved the idea, and continued in his selfless service to humanity.By dint of hard work, Abraham rose to the pinnacle of his teaching career first as a second master in Kaianma and then as a primary school Headmaster at Kalama primary school in 1993 where he retired with an unblemished and excellent public record of service.RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL LIFE:A few years after the Catholic Missionaries left Sampou, the Anglican Church Missionaries arrived and continued to spread the gospel.In 1953, they established St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Sampou and then set up a primary school named, Okoro Primary School. Abraham and others from Izon-wari compound in Sampou, particularly, Warri.Anyamah and March Anyamah, over the time became the pillars of the Anglican Church in Sampou and they showed undiluted dedication to the work of God.Pa AJM Diri principles at the time was, “For me and my household, we will serve the Lord”. In the course of his service to God he was elevated as a LayReader and that further propelled his commitment to the work of God. Apart from being a Layreader, he was the Treasurer to the Church for so many years and always rendered transparent record of financial transactions to the admiration of the congregation. He indeed led his children in the path of God. None of his children would dare not to attend Church’s services and this happened for several years to the point he was still strong enough to enforce it.The great virtues of humility, love and kindness became the lot of the children. Till today, they exhibited these values. As a teacher and Church leader, act of discipline remained his watchword.Pa Diri, was a good singer of the hymns in Izon dialect and truly, when he sings the Heavens take spiritual notice. One of such songs is: SS&S 63 and Izon Hymn Book 43: EBI ZUOWEI I BUO KUMO: Pass me not Gentle Saviour.Pa AJM was a strong and committed member of the Boys Scout of Nigeria and rose to become a Scout Master. He lived an organised life shaped by some guiding rules of the Scout. The Boys Scout motto: Be prepared, was a driving force.Pa AJM was a community leader, who attempted to serve his people as a member to the Constituent Assembly. He did not win that election he stood for in 1977 while still in active teaching profession. He was a chance politician with a burning desire to serve his people.He was a man of many parts, a great dancer full of humours. A great story teller and recorder of history and events.FAMILY:AJM was an influential father; a father to many nations. He was a rare breed, affectionate yet very discipline. The power of a father in a child remains unmatched as Pa Diri not only taught his immediate children and others who came in contact with him important life lessons, he was their big supporters and moulded them into becoming great individuals.Never will you meet a man who lived more faithfully by his values; that was Pa AJM Diri. Abraham Diri, grew up with his parents to appreciate how to raise a good home. As an adult, Abraham started family life as a great Ijaw man when he had his first child and daughter, late Mrs. Godslove Diri Ebienfa.As a young teacher posted to Ayamasa, Abraham met his first wife, Late Mrs. Rose Diri (Nee Young Esime) and were subsequently married. By the early 1970s and while he was teaching in Odi, he decided to take another wife, Mrs. Timinipre Diri (Nee Asalagha) from Isedani Compound Sampou.Pa AJM Diri, was blessed with wonderful children. From the first daughter, Godslove to first son who is incumbent Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri and then on to Mrs. Daumiebi Trust, Mr. Ebiegberi Diri, Mrs. Kuronakigha Eniekezimene, Mrs. Ebierein Benson, Mr. Ebikeme Diri, Mrs. Zilayefa Worukwo, Mr. Inemotimi Diri, Mr. Biboye Diri, Mrs . Ebikidou Burutolu, Mr. Nelson Diri and then to the baby of the, Mrs. Mieseiyefa Etete.He was firm in the management of the home and he instilled real discipline in the children. The Christian values shaped up the children to remain focus on their goals. Hardly, there was any of the children including the girls who escaped his ‘,flogging’, for wrongdoings.Pa AJM invested in the education of all his children even up to the tertiary level.A loving father, Pa Diri, was very close to the children and protective of them.FINAL CURTAIN:“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. “2Timothy 4:7,This well-known and oft-quoted passage can be ascribed perfectly to the life and times of Pa Abraham, without contradiction. He lived and died with unwavering faith and unyielding love for the gospel of Jesus Christ.On the morning of the 13th of February, 2023, papa dramatically told the people around him to pack his travel box as he was set to embark on a long trip. Later in the afternoon, news filtered out of the demise of this Iroko, a great mentor and a distinguished teacher.The family griefs that Pa AJM is no more. Follow Soloheat Dan Ali On FB 🗞️
May 12
Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino as new CEO of TwitterBillionaire and owner of Twitter, Elon Musk, has unveiled the identity of the new Chief Executive Officer of Twitter, Linda Yaccarino.Yaccarino will replace Musk as Twitter’s boss.“I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter,” Musk tweeted Friday.I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!@LindaYacc will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.Looking forward to working with Linda to transform this platform into X, the everything app. https://t.co/TiSJtTWuky— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 12, 2023“@LindaYacc will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.“Looking forward to working with Linda to transform this platform into X, the everything app,” he wrote on the micro-blogging site.The new Twitter CEO was the global head of advertising and partnerships at NBC.Similarly, Yaccarino also announced her resignation from NBCUniversal on Friday morning, just a day after Musk revealed that he had hired a new, female CEO for the social media platform without naming her at the time.According to Musk, the new CEO will start work in the six weeks time while he becomes executive chair and chief technology officer, “overseeing product, software and sysops.”
May 12
PENGASSAN Re-Elects Festus Osifo:The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has re-elected Festus Osifo as President.Osifo, who is also the President of the Trade Union of Nigeria was elected unopposed in Abuja during the 7th Triennial National Delegates Congress of PENGASSAN.The poll was monitored and supervised by the Registrar of Trade Unions.Other elected executive members include – Kabiru Dan Azumi, Deputy President; Chidinma Anyanwu, Secretary; Aliu Dauda, Financial Secretary; Kingsley Udoidua, National Public Relations Officer.Others are: Ada Maryann, Chairperson of Pengassan Women’s Commission; Charles Ogbowu, National Auditor 1; Ese Okusi, National Auditor 11; David Owan, National Treasurer; and Dr. Eze Ifeanyi, National Industrial Relations Officer.The elected officials were on Thursday sworn in by the Returning Officer, Lumumba Okugbawa.Giving his acceptance speech after the poll, Osifo hailed the association members for the peaceful election conducted and appreciated members for the successes recorded at the Congress.PENGASSAN is currently affiliated with the TUC and Industri-All Global Union. The Industri-All Global Union is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
May 12
“In 1972, I’m the one that made sure that NEPA gave Alaba light” — Wizkid’s dad, Alhaji M.O Balogun
May 12
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May 12
ANGOLA EMERGES TOP AFRICAN CRUDE OIL PRODUCER, OVERTAKES NIGERIAA monthly oil market report data by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has revealed that Angola emerged top African crude oil producer for the month of April 2023, thereby overtaking Nigeria.Angola recorded 1.06 million barrels per day of crude production in April 2023 while Nigeria recorded 999,000 barrels per day for the month of April 2023 and Algeria recorded the same 999,000 barrels per day during the highlighted period.This is the lowest production rate Nigeria has recorded in the year 2023.In the MOMR by OPEC, it was stated that Nigeria’s economy faced challenges in gaining momentum in the first quarter of 2023, with business activity and consumer spending remaining subdued, in addition to high input-cost inflation and lower employment levels compared with 2022.
May 12
COURT FIXES MAY 30 FOR JUDGMENT ON FG’S SUIT AGAINST ASUUThe National Industrial Court has fixed May 30 to deliver judgment in the suit filed by the Federal Government against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).The Federal Government had dragged ASUU before the court to determine the substantive suit filed during the 2022 ASUU’s eight-month strike.When the matter came up before Justice Benedict Kanyip on Thursday, Sen. Ita Enang, the claimants’ counsel informed the court that the matter was slated for adoption of written addresses.The Defendant Counsel, Mr Femi Falana SAN, on his part informed the court that he had filed a notice of appeal before Court of Appeal, while also contesting the ruling of the court of March 28, which ruled that the Minister of Labour and Employment has the power to refer the matter to the National Industrial Court.He further prayed for a stay of execution and for the matter to be adjourned pending the outcome of the Court of Appeal’s decision.The court in its ruling stated that time is of essence in the delivery of justice, as it is better to get a bad judgment quickly than a good judgment in delayed time in labour matters.The judge also said that the defence had shown a lack of seriousness by not filing its defence and instead opted to file an application for a stay of execution.Thereafter, the court directed the claimant’s counsel to proceed to adopt his written address and adjourned the matter until May 30, for judgment.
May 12
NBC REACTS TO COURT ORDER ON IMPOSITION OF FINESThe National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has reacted to the order of a Federal High Court in Abuja which restrained it from imposing fines on broadcast stations across the country.In a ruling on Wednesday, Justice James Omotosho, held that NBC lacked the power to impose fines on broadcast stations.The judge voided the N500, 000 fine imposed on 45 broadcast stations on March 1, 2019 on the grounds that NBC, not being a court of law, lacked such power.The NBC, in a statement issued by its Director General, Balarabe Shehu llelah, noted that the Commission would appeal against the judgment when found to be in conflict with previous judgments of the court.The statement read, “The attention of the National Broadcasting Commission has been drawn to a ruling by the Federal High Court, Abuja nullifying the powers of the Commission to impose fines on broadcast Stations that violate the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.”“In view of the foregoing, the Commission has applied for a certified copy of the judgment.“It is global best practice and the ethics of the Legal profession, that no party to a suit can freely comment on a judgment it has not seen and read.“The Commission will appeal against the judgment when found to be in conflict with previous judgments of the Court, which empowers the Commission to regulate broadcasting in Nigeria”.
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