Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr.(Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo  has assured members of the  Market Women and Men Association of Nigeria  that the Governor Wike led Administration would continue to support and empower them. R-L. Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo in a handshake with the State President, Market Women and Men Association of Nigeria, Deaconess Queen Tubobereni during a Courtesy Visit at Government House, Port Harcourt on 30 th  Oct. 2018. Dr. Banigo gave this assurance while playing host to members of the Rivers State Chapter of the Market Women and Men Association of Nigeria at the Government House in Port Harcourt, on Tuesday, 30 th  October, 2018. According to the Deputy Governor the State Government would continue to work with them as partners in progress in the quest to develop the State because, over the years they have proven to be patriotic and dependable Rivers People. She urged them to forward a list of leaders

It's funny how we take the issue compatibility in relationships lightly. The lack of proper look into compatibility in relationships in most cases is what causes problems in marriages except one learns to adjust and compromises drastically. A man once sent an email to me asking what he can do about a lady he likes. He said he likes her because of her good heart but physically she is not what he wants in a woman. This might sound funny to some of us but the guy already knows what he wants. I also heard the story of an educated man who got married to a lady from the village believing she would be a better house wife but his problem was not being able to have a meaningful conversation with her. According to him " All she ever talks about and knows is who has given birth, who got married and who fought. Imagine an intellect coming home and hoping to discuss with his wife but cannot have intellectual discourse with her. He feels frustrated not being able to discuss wit

Few days back I was privileged to speak to some beautiful and intelligent women who are in the Omaje's  School of Purpose on how to identify their skills and their talents. I had to add passion to it too as it is often mistaken for talent. It was an interesting discussion and so I taught I should have it written down here so others can learn from it as well. Success Oma Julius, head facilitator, Omaje's School of Purpose The Omaje's School of Purpose is a school where young African ladies are taught on how to discover their purpose here on earth, understanding their uniqueness and skills, forgive their past and live the best of their lives. If you are interested and would like to join this school of purpose, then please kindly send an email to the head facilitator of the school through the email address queenomaje@jmail.com.  As the class kicked off, we  started  by first defining skills and talents as well as differentiating our passion from our ta

The Wife of the State Chief Executive, Hon. Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom Wike has called on Rivers Men to plan for the welfare of their families by writing their will before they pass on. Justice Wike made this call last weekend during the Governor Wike’s Widows’ Outreach Programme organized by the Office of the Deputy Governor at the Port Harcourt Civic Centre. Wife of the Rivers state Governor, Hon. Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom Wike According to her, there are about  285 Million Widows  worldwide who are faced with a lot of challenges like the trauma of losing their status as married women, economic challenges, noting that they suffer and are violated. She urged women to learn to love one another, be more tolerant, open, and supportive to widows, stressing that widows contribute a lot not only to their famines but the society at large. Wife of the State Chief Executive, Hon. Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom Wike and the State Deputy Governor Dr.(Mrs) Ipalibo

The Deputy Governor of Rivers State Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo has commended the Women Ministry of the Church of God (Seventh Day) for empowering women with skills and equipping them with the requisite knowledge to keep their   families together. Dr. Banigo stated this during the 2018 Women’s Day Celebration of The Church of God (Seventh Day) Family Worship Centre at Eagle Island, Port Harcourt, on Saturday, 13 th  October, 2018. The Deputy Governor said  the programmes of the Women of the Family Worship Centre are in consonance with the Governor Wike led  Administration’s  drive  to give the Rivers People a new lease of life. Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo receiving an Award of Excellence from the General Overseer, Church of God (Seventh Day), Nigeria, Pastor G. C. Alozie during the 2018 Women’s Day Celebration at Eagle Island, Port Harcourt on 13 th  Oct. 2018. She disclosed that a united family unit is key to raising well-man

Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo has called on relevant stake holders to partner with the State Government to tackle Mental Health issues. Dr. Banigo stated this during the Celebration of the 2018 World Mental Health Day organized by the Department of Neuropsychiatry/Mental Health in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital on Wednesday, 10 th  October, 2018. Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo Represented by the Director, Administration in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Ben Roberts, Dr. Banigo said the rising cases of youth involvement in anti-social activities such as drug abuse, cultism, gangsterism and rape is worrisome, noting that the State Government through the Ministries of Health, Youths as well Social Welfare and Rehabilitation has put in place programmes and policies to address Mental Issues especially as it concerns youth. Dr. Julian Ogwunga delivered the theme lecture titled ‘Young People

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr.(Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo  says the Governor Wike led  Administration is a caring one. The Deputy Governor stated this during a meeting with the Wives of the 23 Local Government Chairmen and the Vice Chairmen of Councils at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday 8 th  October 2018. Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo (Right) making a speech during a Meeting with the Vice Chairpersons from the 23 Local Government Areas in the State and the Wives of Council Chairmen at Government House, Port Harcourt on 8 th  Oct. 2018. She said the State Government is set to carry out the first Phase of the Governor Wike’s Widows Outreach Programme at the Port Harcourt Civic Centre, on Friday the 12 th  of October, 2018, where 500 Widows drawn from the 23 Local Government Areas would be attended to. Dr. Banigo who said the Wife of the State Chief Executive, Hon. Justice Eberechi Suzette Nyesom Wike, would be the Spec

Happiness to so many people is elusive hence their search for happiness in people, things and wrong places. Some people are so accustomed to sadness that they feel happiness is an impossible dream to achieve. They have experienced or think they experience more of sad moments than that of joy or happiness hence their perception of happiness as elusive. Sadness and happiness are both part of our lives and they both form our emotions. You are either sad or happy at every given point in life. We all desire to be happy in life, in our jobs, marriages or relationships. No one wants to be sad or be found in sad situations, but the onus lies on us individually. The amount of time you experience happiness or sadness for the rest of your life depends on you. We oftentimes let people dictate to us our emotions and reactions. There are people we have placed high expectations on and when these expectations don't come to pass then we are frustrated. Sometimes, it's t

The Rivers State Government says it would continue to support Missions Schools whenever necessary. Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike stated this during the dedication of a New Administrative Library and Laboratories Complex at Bishop Crowther Memorial Secondary School, Diocese of Evo Anglican Communion, in Port Harcourt. Represented by his Deputy Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo Governor Wike said at inception in 2015, his administration’s commitment to provide quality education for the citizenry necessitated the decision to amend the law to enable the State Government support Mission Schools, in view of the fact that education is a thing of partnership. Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo exchanging pleasantries with the Archbishop, Niger Delta Province, Most Rev. Babatunde Adeleye (Left) and the Bishop, Diocese of Evo/Proprietor, Bishop Crowther Memorial Secondary School (BCMS), Rt. Rev. Innocent Ordu (2 nd  Left) during the Dedication of a New Administrativ

Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo has expressed gratitude to the State Chief Executive, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and critical stake holders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for finding her worthy to be his running mate in the upcoming, 2019 General Elections. In a statement from the Government House in Port Harcourt, Dr. Banigo who described Governor Wike as a man with an exceptional leadership capacity said she was poised to give the Governor all the necessary support to ensure that Rivers State remains the best in the comity of States in Nigeria. She called on the Rivers People to continue to support Governor Wike because of his political will and commitment to develop Rivers State.