Welcoming Marca Bristo and Gbenga Oyebode to our Board of Trustees
It is my great pleasure to announce that the trustees have elected two new members to join the foundation’s board: Marca Bristo and Gbenga Oyebode. Both Marca and Gbenga are accomplished leaders who possess a commitment to Ford’s vision of a more just and fair world. Marca is a... Read more
PRESS STATEMENT Scholars sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to study in various universities in the United Kingdom, whose stipends and fees are still outstanding will get them next week, the management of the commission assures. This follows the resolution of issues with the Central Bank of... Read more
On Tiananmen Square Anniversary, USCIRF Calls For Sanctions On Officials Responsible For Religious Freedom Violations
June 4, 2019   WASHINGTON, DC – On the 30th anniversary of the Chinese government’s violent suppression of peaceful protests in and around Tiananmen Square, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) called on the U.S. government to impose Global Magnitsky sanctions on Chinese officials and agencies... Read more
29TH MAY 2019   “WE WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE OUR ALL TO RIVERS STATE.”   Protocols Let me begin by expressing my deepest gratitude to God Almighty and the people of Rivers State for the rare privilege and opportunity to serve you as your Governor for another four years. 2.    ... Read more
Government Should Immediately Withdraw the Order for Resumption of Oil Exploitation in Ogoni Land
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation and We the People notes with alarm and unease the recent memo originating from the Presidency and addressed to the Group Manging Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation; and signed by Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Abba Kyari. In the... Read more
Fellow Nigerians, Few hours ago, insurgents believed to be members of the terrorist organization, Boko Haram, attacked the convoy of the Governor of Borno State and my very good friend, Alhaji Kashim Shettima. Alhaji Shettima is just one of the thousands across the country whose lives have been threatened... Read more
The Coming of Hope A Vision for Philanthropy in the New Year
Dear Colleagues and Friends, For me, the holiday season often arrives and departs with the echo of Maya Angelou’s wisdom ringing in my ears and rattling through my consciousness. With the pause in our individual pursuits and the joy of shared celebration, with the retrenchment of the night and... Read more
. My Previous Prophecies on America, China, Europe, Russia, Middle East, Asia, and Nigeria were Fulfilled, so Will 2019! By Prophet Ebelechukwu Elochukwu Introduction Every year I release my Prophecies and this year is not different. The leaders of the world (religious, corporate, and governments) have failed to set good... Read more
As Nigeria continues to turn out more unemployed graduates annually, a group, the National Employment Transformation Initiative has rekindled the hope of Nigerian youth as it has pledged massive decline in unemployment in its forth coming Summit through training, skill acquisition, and Partnerships. According to the Convener, Engr. Seun... Read more