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Vanguard - http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/10/05/group-warns-against-tribalism/
Group warns against tribalism
National News Oct 5, 2009
By Festus Ahon
UGHELLI—Head of Delta State zone of the Neo-Black Movement, Mr. Believe Edhebru, has enjoined Nigerians to de-emphasize tribalism and imbibe the spirit of nationalism in the quest to take the nation to the next level.
He also advocated the need for Nigerians to lend support to the re-branding project of the Federal Government.
Edhebru, who spoke during the group’s celebration of Nigeria’s 49th Independence anniversary, said the group was committed to the struggle for the emancipation of the black race.
According to him, the aspirations and struggle of the nationalist leaders who helped to secure independence for the country were in line with the ideals of the movement, although most of them were not members of the group.
He disclosed that it was part of the group’s yearly programme, since its inception, to take active part in the celebration of the country’s independence anniversaries.
That the exercise was being carried out by members at home and in diaspora.
Edhebru stated that it was imperative for Nigerians to shun self-centredness in whatever position of authority they found themselves and reiterated that for the re-branding project to succeed; all Nigerians must be part of it.
He used the occasion to urge Niger Deltans to embrace the amnesty package of the federal government and urged government to be sincere, so the people could understand its real intention.
Vanguard - http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/09/24/group-aids-abandoned-baby/
Group aids abandoned baby
National News Sep 24, 2009
UGHELLI—THE Neo Black Movement of Africa, Delta State zone, has donated undisclosed sum of money to an abandoned baby that was undergoing treatment at the Mariere Memorial Central Hospital, Ughelli.
Speaking during the presentation, the Head, Delta zone of the group, Mr. Believe Edhebru, said the donation was part of their effort to assist the less privileged in the society.
He added that the donation was to mark their 2009 welfare day and in pursuance of their aims and objectives.
Edhebru said they were committed to the well being of the people living in their immediate environment, stressing that the welfare of those around them was paramount to the Neo Black Movement of Africa.
He noted that the group’s welfare day was an integral part of their aims and objectives, reiterating that they often visit hospitals and orphanages with a view to assisting them in their areas of needs. Edhebru promised that the group would do its best to assist the abandoned baby.
Vanguard - http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/08/30/group-donates-items-to-hospital/
Group donates items to hospital
National News Aug 30, 2009
By Festus Ahon
UGHELLI—THE Neo Black Movement of Africa, Delta State zone at the weekend, donated benches and toiletries worth thousands of naira to the Mariere Memorial Central Hospital, Ughelli.
The group also donated cash to baby Fegor who was the first baby delivered in the hospital on that Saturday as well as one abandoned baby that was undergoing treatment at same hospital.
Speaking during the presentation, the National President of the group, Mr. Isimeme Iriogbe, said the donation was part of their efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the less privileged in the society, adding that the donation was to mark their 2009 welfare day.
Iriogbe said they were conscious of the fact that government alone cannot cater for the needs of the people, pointing out that the welfare of those around them was paramount to the Neo Black Movement of Africa.
According to him, the group’s welfare day was an integral part of their aims and objectives, saying that they often visit hospitals and orphanage homes with a view to assisting them in their areas of needs.
While calling on organizations and public spirited individuals to contribute their quota to the well being of the less privileged in the society, he appealed to Nigerians to strive within the limits of their resources to be their brothers’ keeper.
Also speaking, the state zonal president, Mr. Believe Edhebru spoke in the same vein and promised that the group would do its best to assist the abandoned baby. Receiving the benches and the toiletries, the Chief Nursing Officer of the hospital, Mrs. Sarah Kporan thanked the group for the gesture and promised that the hospital would make judicious use of the items.
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'Parents must set up black only schools'
BY Trudy Simpson
UNHAPPY: Dr. Mayor Onyebueke
Call for more teaching of African and Caribbean values
Black parents should set up schools teaching strong African and Caribbean values if they want to turn the tide of death and underachievement facing our kids.
That is the suggestion from Dr. Mayor Onyebueke, national president of the New Black Movement of Africa, a two million strong network aimed at promoting unity and improving the lives of black people worldwide.
On a recent visit to the UK, Dr. Onyebueke told The Voice: “We need black schools. The aims and purposes of these schools are to teach our children our culture, norms and values. It will go a long way in redirecting our black youths.”
Dr. Onyebueke and George Akhator, UK chapter president, said students would learn about the achievements of black ancestors alongside regular subjects. Their history would not just focus on slavery.
Both men blamed current black youth crime on many youth having lost their identity. They said there should be more male empowerment programmes such as Eastside Academy.
“Most of the children here, if you look at them, they are not like blacks anymore. Their behaviour, their attitude and even the way they talk to their parents.
“The children here have no respect for their parents and elders. In the UK, we tend to sacrifice our values and norms to try to earn a living,” Dr. Onyebueke added.
The Nigerian said he was also unhappy with the treatment of black people in the UK.
“I am not particularly impressed with the living conditions of our black people here. I look back home where people are exposed to equal opportunities.
“Nobody hinders anybody or kills anybody’s aspirations but here in the UK, it looks as if you come here as a black man, and you find yourself in some parts of the UK, your aspirations are totally killed. You are made to see yourself like you belong to a class where you might not grow beyond where you are”, he said.