The executive chairman of Isoko North Local Government Local Government Area of Delta State, Godwin Ogorugba, has advocated the increased collective support towards education, emphasizing that no one is ever too old to learn.
Ogorugba who made the call Wednesday at a one day summit with the theme “Transforming Resources for Economic Growth in Rural Communities.”, organized by the Mayor Rural Development Foundation, held at the Ibru International Ecumenical Centre, Agbarha-Otor in Ughelli North council, emphasized the importance of mental health education, especially in today’s society, noting that many individuals experienced silent struggles that affect their daily lives.
“You can just be driving on the road, and when you honk, you’ll realize the person ahead is lost in thought and unable to respond immediately. Such people need mental health education. I want to encourage the president of this foundation to keep giving back. Some people are divinely gifted to give not because they have all the money in the world, but because of the impact they are destined to make.”
The council boss, applauded the efforts of the foundation’s leadership, particularly its president, urging them to continue their noble contributions to society in both education and health.
The summit focused on empowering rural women, investing in rural transformation, and promoting agricultural development as tools for sustainable economic growth in rural communities.
Dignitaries present at the event includes the Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom, represented by Prof. S.W. Emonere; Chairman of Delta State Hospital Management Board, Paul Oweh, represented by Emakpor Odogu; Bishop Billion Djanere; Matthias Jarikre; Elliot Otobo Ugbome; and others.
Ogorugba was accompanied by Alebe Joshua, Supervisor for Environment; Erero Oluko, Special Adviser to the Chairman; Austin Agbanomovo, former Councillor, Otor-Owhe; Jude Ogwologho, Director of Protocol; Ikrumale Monday Gideon, Director of New Media; and Orevaoghene Oghounu, Special Assistant on New Media.
