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 BENUE BOOSTS CHILD PROTECTION WITH GRADUATION OF 60 UNICEF-BACKED SOCIAL WORKERS  Benue State has taken a major step toward strengthening child protection and social welfare services with the graduation of 60 Auxiliary Social Workers (ASWs) trained to serve vulnerable children and families at the grassroots. The graduation ceremony, held on Wednesday, marked the successful completion of a programme jointly supported by the Benue State Government, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and the Benue State Bureau for International Cooperation and Development (BICD). Speaking at the event themed “Building Community Resilience Through Professional Auxiliary Social Work,” the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Mrs. Theresa Apochi-Ikwue, described the initiative as a strategic response to gaps in child protection services across the state. She said the newly trained ASWs would...

HON. FRANCIS BARTHOLOMEW CHIMA HONORED AS 'EBUBE SINACHI 1', PRESENTS LAVISH GIFTS TO OLOKORO ROYALTY AND COMMUNITIES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima Honored as EBUBE SINACHI 1, Presents Lavish Gifts to Olokoro Royalty and Communities


On August 15, 2024, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as Omobarca, was conferred with the prestigious Royal Chieftaincy title of EBUBE SINACHI 1 of Olokoro Uvuoma at a grand ceremony held at the Olokoro Clan Hall, Umuahia South LGA, Abia State.


The event, attended by dignitaries, friends, and well-wishers, highlighted Hon. Chima's commitment to his community and his role as a respected leader. The ceremony followed the Iwaji festival, a culturally significant event celebrating the new yam harvest, hosted by His Royal Majesty, Eze Izuogu Boniface, the Okwu Mgba 1 of Okwu Ancient Kingdom.


As part of the celebration, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima presented a luxurious gift - a brand new Lexus RX350 2019/2020 model to His Royal Majesty, Eze Izuogu Boniface, in recognition of his royal duties. Additionally, Hon. Chima extended his generosity to the cultural groups and communities within Olokoro, presenting gifts of 500,000 Naira to the Umutowe, Azuiyi, and Epe cultural groups, also 500,000 Naira and one cow was presented to each of the 17 ( seventeen) communities that made up Olokoro clan. A token of cash and cow was also presented to the 17 ( seventeen) traditional rulers of the 17(seventeen) communities that make up the Olokoro clan,

A symbolic gesture of unity and support, and also this thoughtful donation underscored his dedication to the welfare and harmony of his people, fostering a sense of community and cooperation. As reported by his personal assistant and media aide Obinna Francis Solace. 


The ceremony was a resounding success, marked by vibrant cultural displays and expressions of gratitude and community spirit. Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima's acts of generosity and his elevation to EBUBE SINACHI 1 solidify his standing as a leader dedicated to the progress and prosperity of Olokoro Uvuoma.


In a memorable ceremony on August 5th, the people of Okwu autonomous community gathered in large numbers to bestow the esteemed chieftaincy title of AGALABA 1 upon their distinguished son, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima. This prestigious honor elevates Hon. Chima to the revered position of "ROYAL HIGH CHIEF", a historic first in Olokoro's rich cultural heritage.

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