#Loyalty is a great virtue. Have it and have peace

NEWLY SWORN-IN COMMISSIONERS IN AKWA IBOM STATE.

FEBRUARY 24TH, 2025 – BANQUET HALL, GOVERNMENT HOUSE, UYO

PROTOCOL:
1. Let me, on behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, congratulate the newly sworn-in Commissioners/Special Advisers, who are now members of the State Executive Council.

Again, let me send my special thanks and appreciation to the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Udeme Otong, and the Honourable members for the speedy screening and clearance of the then nominees, who are now our brand-new Honourable Commissioners.

2. Permit me to also use this opportunity to express our profound gratitude once again to the members of the immediate past Executive Council for their service to the State.

You came, you did your part, and we will remain eternally grateful for your contributions to the development of our State.

3. To the newly sworn-in Commissioners, you have been privileged to be selected out of the 7.9 million people of this blessed State to provide service to your State.

Let me again reemphasize that your selection was the sole prerogative of the Governor, and this was based primarily on your proven capacities and ability to get the job done—not on ethnic or primordial considerations.

Your loyalty, therefore, is to the Governor and to the State.

4. This EXCO can be rightly referred to as: THE EXCO OF CONSOLIDATION AND EXPANSION – a Joseph’s Team. Like Joseph, you have been handed a vision as contained in our Arise Agenda.

You are to work collaboratively to interpret and deliver on those key planks of our governance blueprint for the betterment of our people and State.

Teamwork, unity, and passion are the ingredients we require from you.

5. In 2 Kings 4:38–41, the power of working together and looking out for the mistakes of others, so the common good and fidelity to causes higher than ours can be achieved, is again illustrated.

A near-fatal error by way of accidental poisoning of the meal prepared for collective consumption by one of the sons of the prophet was discovered.

Prophet Elisha, showing strong leadership and team spirit, found a solution to what could have been a fatal meal by adding flour to the poisoned meal.

That singular solution restored the meal and the lives of the prophets, and the collective good was achieved.

6. The above biblical story illustrates what the spiritual and psychological underpinnings of this EXCO are all about.

This EXCO, therefore, must be shaped by love, teamwork, unity of purpose, and the spirit of oneness—carrying each other along as partners rather than adversaries and being very observant so that we do not allow one person to destroy collective attainment.

7. You are to look for solutions and not engage in blame games while also working to tighten weak links and encourage deeper team spirit for the overall success of the team.

8. We have a blueprint, the ARISE Agenda, which in concrete and precise layers contains our dream for the development of our State.

Your role, like Joseph, is to help further interpret the dream and vision by working collaboratively to prepare our State and people for years of continuous economic growth and prosperity.

Just yesterday. I was having a normal conversation with Grandpa when all of a sudden, he said:
Never sit at a table where
your husband and children aren't
welcome-even if it's mine.
The family you create
deserves your loyalty and
protection, always. No one,
not even the family you came
from, should ever come
before the one you've built.

RELATIONSHIP

WHEN A WOMAN LOVES

When a woman truly loves, she gives her all, her heart, her loyalty, her sacrifices, and her unwavering support. A woman in love doesn’t just speak it; she shows it.
She will stand by you in your lowest moments, pray for you when you don’t even ask, and believe in you when the world doubts you. A woman in love nurtures, uplifts, and builds, she becomes your peace, your biggest cheerleader, and sometimes, even your backbone.

But let me tell you something many people fail to understand: A woman’s love is not weakness.
Some men mistake her patience for foolishness. They think she will always be there no matter how she’s treated. But a woman’s love, when taken for granted, fades, and when she’s done, she’s done. A woman may fight for a man she loves, but she will never beg to be loved in return.

To my brothers, when you find a virtuous woman, hold onto her. Don’t play games with her heart. Don’t make her regret choosing you. A good woman doesn’t come by often, and if you mishandle her love, someone else will cherish what you took for granted.

And to my sisters, love wisely. Love should never come at the cost of your self-worth. Know when to stay, know when to fight, and most importantly, know when to walk away

Once the rain is over, an umbrella becomes a burden to everyone.

That's how loyalty ends when benefits stop.

DID YOU KNOW - LIFE FACTS.

1. Be very selective when it comes to choosing friends. People now a days don't know the true meaning of friendship and loyalty.

2. Know your worth. Know when you have had enough. And move on from the people who keep ruining your happiness.

3. What comes easy, will not always last. And what will last, will not always come easy.

4. Letting go is never easy, but sometimes it's necessary.

5. You don't need to waste your time on someone who only wants you around when it fits their needs.

6. Stop crying over yesterday and start smiling for tomorrow.

7. Find someone who wants you as much as you want them.

8. In life, there are some people you're going to have to lose in order to find yourself.

Love Yourself Be Yourself...

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NSCDC PROJECTS INCREASE IN OIL PRODUCTION SEEKS STRONGER SYNERGY IN COMBATING CRUDE OIL THEFT AS CG AUDI EMBARK ON OPERATIONAL TOUR ACROSS NIGER DELTA.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has affirmed its readiness to continue collaborating with Critical Stakeholders in the fight against Vandalism of pipelines and Crude oil theft in the Niger Delta.

While on Operational tour across Oil Facilities and Officers providing security for Critical Infrastructure in the Niger Delta; the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni, OFR.called for stronger synergy amongst critical stakeholders to make the fight against oil theft a great success.

Speaking on his purpose of visit the CG Audi relayed that in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR; the NSCDC is working assidously in readiness to combat oil theft and Vandalism; arrest, prosecute offenders and ensure increase in oil production litres per barrel.

The NSCDC Boss said the Corps under his leadership belief that with effective Collaborations, Coordination, Cooperation amongst Critical stakeholders through actionable Intelligence and Information sharing; the menace of environmental degradation, Pipeline Vandalism and crude oil theft would be drastically reduced and the positive effect is increase in oil production in litres per barrel.

The virile and agile CG further addressed the NSCDC Operatives deployed to the Creek on the need for Professionalism, Patriotism and loyalty in Service to the nation noting that their continous unwavering commitment in prosecution of one of the pivotal mandate of the Corps which is to Safeguard all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure across the federation is noted and commendable.

He urged them not to relent nor rest on their oars as to who much is given a lot is expected.

"As disciplined and trained operatives you must carry out your duties with utmost loyalty and dedication because the public look up to us as the lead agency saddled with the responsibility of Safeguarding Oil pipelines, Telecommunication Equipment, Electrical power Installations, Railway gadgets amongst others".

This visit is to boost your morale and encourage you to discharge your duties with all sense of responsibility and on behalf of my self and the NSCDC management your welfare will continue to be adequately covered.

SIGNED:
CSC AFOLABI BABAWALE Anipr,
NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
NSCDC NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS ABUJA.

Don't sacrifice your happiness for a woman.
Don't train any woman in school.
Don't give any woman a life that you have not given to yourself.
Dont pedestalize any woman.
Don't empower any woman unless you are 90x better than her.
Listen to me brothers: IF you know how fast women forget the good deeds and sacrifices you did for her, you will fear women.
The truth is, all the things you are doing for her means absolutely nothing to her and you will only discovers this when she finds your replacement and that is not difficult for her.
The only time women remember is the bad you did to them and not the good.
A woman's loyalty is not guaranteed.
Anything you are doing for a woman just count it as loss, never do for a woman what you can not let go.
Be wise.

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#lifegoeson

Nobody is your friend unless they defend your name when you’re not around.

A real friend won’t stay quiet when others talk bad about you. They won’t laugh when you’re being disrespected. They won’t act like it’s none of their business.

They will speak up. They will shut it down. They will remind people who you are.

Surround yourself with people who protect your name. Who stand up for you. Who stay solid when you’re not around.

Because loyalty isn’t what they say to you. It’s what they say about you when you’re not there.

A real friend is a blessing.

Never show love until you see loyalty