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DELGA Chairman Pledges Support for Women Farmers, Aligns with State's Agricultural Agenda*

The Executive Chairman of Degema Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Agiriye Monima Harry, has expressed his administration's commitment to partnering with organizations that promote sustainable and transparent agricultural initiatives in the region. Mrs. Gloria Ugo, Director of Agriculture for Degema LGA, representing the Chairman on November 27th, emphasized the Council's willingness to support practical programs: "The Executive Chairman is dedicated to supporting transparent initiatives. He is a man of his word and will follow through on his commitments. If you work with him, transparency is key." Earlier, Glory Kukanc, President of Women in Farming and Agro-Allied Network (WIFAASAN), while addressing a crowd of participants at a sensitisation program that held at the Council Secretariat in Degema, outlined the organization's goal of empowering women through skill development. She explained that women involved in agriculture would receive training in hairdressing, ...

Hennessy In the Paint Returns for Its Third Edition, This Time in Port-Harcourt with Nigerian Artist – Kaylion

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Hennessy continues to make a significant impact on communities across Nigeria with the In the Paint Initiative. Following two successful installations in Lagos, Hennessy brought this exciting experience to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. Hennessy In the Paint, the brand's iconic CSR initiative, launched in 2021 with the aim to inspire communities, support local artists, and renovate basketball courts using arts and culture. Launched in 2021 in Montreal, Canada and having spread its tentacles across different countries including Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Mexico, Barbados, Hong Kong. The initiative was piloted in Lagos, Nigeria in 2022 with Hennessy revamping the Park 23 basketball court in FESTAC and the Victoria Garden City basketball court in 2023. Now in its third edition, Hennessy has collaborated with Port Harcourt-based artist, Kingsley Archibong (Kaylion) to transform the court E-bluk within the Elekahia housing estate into a stunning piece ...