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Oriental Energy Announces 2021 University Scholarship Scheme
Oriental Energy Announces 2021 University Scholarship Scheme
Oriental Energy Resources Limited, a leading indigenous oil exploration and production company operating in Nigeria, has announced the commencement of applications for the 2021/2022 University Scholarship Award Scheme from the 1st of September till the 30th of September 2021.
Operating offshore in Akwa Ibom State, the oil company targets scholarship applicants specifically from Effiat and Mbo communities as well as applicants who are indigenes of other Local Government Areas of the state.
Open to only 200-level students currently undertaking undergraduate studies in any recognised university in Nigeria, applications are expected to be completed and submitted online through the company’s scholarship application portal at www.oriental-er.com.
Speaking on the company’s social investment initiatives in Akwa Ibom State, the Managing Director, Mr Mustafa Indimi said: “Oriental Energy is committed to sustainable and human capital development in the communities within our area of operations and Akwa Ibom state in general. We will continue to focus on social investments in education, community health and enterprise development that meet the needs of our stakeholders. The university scholarship scheme is one of such interventions.”
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Providing more information on the process, Dr Uwem Ite, the Head of Community Relations at the company, said, “Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an aptitude test after which finalists will be selected for the scholarships on the basis of test results as well as other academic indices submitted by applicants. The deadline for all submissions is Thursday, 30th September, so interested applicants have a full month to take advantage of the opportunity. We look forward to welcoming another batch of bright young persons from Akwa Ibom who will be awarded the scholarship, just as Oriental Energy continues to contribute meaningfully to education sector in the state.”
Since commencement of the scholarship award scheme in 2009, more than 1,500 indigent students in universities across Nigeria have benefited. Among other recent projects, a Science Laboratory Complex built and fully-equipped by the company was handed over in March 2021 to Community Grammar School in Ebughu community, Mbo Local Government Area.
The company also delivered a fully-equipped Youths Empowerment Centre in August 2020. Located in Enwang, the centre is a multipurpose printing and reprographics facility under the management of Mbo Youths Empowerment Foundation, with the Paramount Ruler of Mbo LGA as the Chairman, Board of Trustees. Positioned for a sustainable partnership with the communities, Oriental Energy also focuses its social investments on healthcare and empowerment programmes to support social development efforts in Akwa Ibom State.
Oriental Energy Announces 2021 University Scholarship Scheme
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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