LAUREN SANCHEZ BEZOS SAYS SHE IS 'NOT EMBARRASSED ANYMORE' AS KRIS JENNER CALLS HER AN 'INSPIRATION'. (PHOTO).

Image
 Lauren Sanchez Bezos says she is 'not embarrassed anymore' as Kris Jenner calls her an 'inspiration' Lauren Sánchez Bezos recently shared an emotional Instagram post about her lifelong struggle with dyslexia, opening up about the fear and embarrassment she carried throughout her broadcasting career.  Alongside clips of her on-air mistakes, the Emmy-winning journalist admitted that criticism early on left her doubting her abilities, even as she continued to succeed in front of the camera.  She explained that while dyslexia still challenges her, she has finally reached a point where she no longer feels ashamed of it. In her message, Sánchez emphasized that mistakes are part of progress, noting that she still rereads words multiple times but now embraces the process instead of hiding it. She encouraged children and parents facing similar struggles to see dyslexia as a different way of learning rather than a limitation.  Her openness drew immediate support from friends ...

ACTDA BEGINS DESILTING OF DRAINAGES, WARNS AGAINST DEFAULTERS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ACTDA BEGINS DESILTING OF DRAINAGES, WARNS AGAINST DEFAULTERS



By: Ukpa Ewa


As  rainy season gradually assumes its place, activities towards flood control by the Anambra State Government was in high tempo as the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), begins massive desilting of drainages across Awka metropolis.


Speaking to journalists in Awka during the exercise, the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, Mr. Ossy Onuko said  the Agency was launching a one week intensive desilting of drainages along Ziks  Avenue in continuation of its operation clean and green campaign.


According to the ACTDA boss, the agency carried out the cleaning of  7.5km drainages  to ensure that different areas across the city  were free of debris covering the flood channels. 


Mr. Onuko who explained that the agency discovered that once it rains the whole place would be flooded, maintained that the agency was focusing on areas like Amaenyi, Majuo, Ichide, Igwebuike junction, Udeke, Pakas , Eke Awka, St. Faith, Dike Park and Ogbugbankwa, implored people to avoid  indiscriminate dumping of refused into the drainage system.


The MD who reiterated the need to sensitize the people of the importance of clean drainage, noted that the agency will continue in its responsibility to rid-off  the city of flood and related issues, 


He however, appealed to the residents to imbibe in  self-discipline by not throwing refuse into the drainages  which would cause blockage, especially during rainfall.


"We won't continue to live like this, if we want development as we are clamouring for, we must imbibe the culture that sustains  and maintains development," he said.


In their separate speeches,  Chief. Gab Tabugbo and Ezeobi Nwabueze , traders along Ziks avenue, Awka expressed gratitude to Governor Chukwuma Soludo through ACTDA  for addressing flooding that threatens their building. They advised removing  concrete slabs covering water channels to prevent further flooding and allow free-flow of drainage system. 


One of the notable residents of Awka,  Mr. Aiza Nwosu aligned with the government decision to sensitize the people of the implications of indiscriminate dumping of refuse and advocates for penalties for environmental defaulters. 


The exercise involved  desilting of drainages with heavy duty trucks to accommodate storm water.


* Ukpa is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

More photos below. 





Comments

Popular posts from this blog

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

THE NEW OONI OF ILE-IFE,WILL NOT EAT THE HEART OF THE LATE OONI-PALACE CHIEFS.

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).