Oborevwori Charges Counselors On Establishment Of Counselling Clinics

By Ambrose Ologide

Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori has charged counselling associations on the establishment of counselling clinics.

Governor Oborevwori who was ably represented by the member representing Isoko South Constituency at the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Hon Ferguson Onwo gave the charge in his keynote address during the opening ceremony of the 48th International Conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria ( CASON ) at Jubilee Event Centre, Enerhen, Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State on Tuesday, 19th August, 2024.

Governor Oborevwori explained that the charge was necessited by the importance of counseling in human endeavors.

Onwo in his personal capacity, promised to assist the association at all times.

Another lawmaker, High Chief Hon Benson Obireh who represents Warri South Constituency 11 at the Delta State House of Assembly in his brief speech, also emphasized the importance of counselling in human development as he asserted that good counselling can turn the fortunes of Nigeria around positively and that someone who has gone astray can be put on the right track with good counselling.

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The Delta State Chairman of CASON, Dr ( Mrs) Edna Abbide in her welcome address stated among other things that Delta State was hosting the event after twenty -five years.

Abbide who is a lecturer at the College of Education, Warri appreciated all those who were presence at the epoch making event as she was also full of appreciation to the National President of CASON, Professor Malami Umar Tambawal who she said was the host of the event.

Professor Malami Umar Tambawal who is also the Vice Chancellor of Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto in his keynote address stated among other things that ” the conference is not just an opportunity to address professional matters; it is a grand celebration of our collective commitment to improving the wellbeing of individuals in our nation and World.”

The Vice Chairman of CASON Delta State Chapter, Comrade (Mrs) Rose Obi who in a media interaction with newsmen, thanked God for the huge success of the event just as she appreciated members and guests who came from far and near for the event.

The Usavwre(traditional key) of Etche R Erovie ( traditional administrative unit ) in Uvwie Kingdom, Pharmacist ( High Chief) Rex Eju led two other distinguished chief of Uvwie Kingdom to represent HRM Dr Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso JP OON Abe 1, the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom at the colourful event.

The conference is a 3 day event