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Episode 181: Nera Kadiri-Eneh – United Nations World AIDS Day

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Our distinguished Rivers people, welcome to another episode of RivEthics on Radio, our character-building weekend show. Please remember that health is wealth and happiness. Don’t jeorpardise your health. This episode is in commemoration of the United Nations World Aids Day, which came up on December 1.

World AIDS Day has become one of the most recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate victories, such as increased access to treatment and prevention services.

Since the first cases of HIV were reported more than 35 years ago, 78 million people have become infected with HIV and 35 million have died from AIDS-related illnesses globally. Ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030, as declared in the Sustainable Development Goals, will require a continuous collaborative effort. The United Nations, Governments, civil society and other partners have been working together to scale up access to health services and to reduce new HIV infections. Globally, more than 23 million people living with HIV were receiving treatment in 2018.

Communities around the world are at the heart of this response―helping people to claim their rights, promoting access to stigma-free health and social services, ensuring that services reach the most vulnerable and marginalized, and pressing to change laws that discriminate. As the theme of this year’s observance rightly highlights, communities make the difference.

Yet unmet needs remain. A record 38 million people are living with HIV and more than ever we need to harness the role of community-led organizations that advocate for their peers, deliver HIV services, defend human rights and provide support.

Where communities are engaged, change happens, investment lead to results, and we see equality, respect and dignity. Truly, with communities, we can deal a final blow on the AIDS pandemic.

Our guest speaker today is Dr. Nera Kadiri – Eneh, a consultant public health physician. She will be throwing more light on the topic. Please enjoy the episode.

Our kind Rivers people, don’t forget to always let your manners speak for you.

God bless and keep you and your families. And God bless Rivers State.

Our good people of Rivers State, don’t forget to always let your manners speak for you.

God bless and keep you and your families and God bless Rivers State.

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Episode 180: Paul Foh – Reasons Why Business Fail

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Our guest speaker today is, Paul Foh and he Speaks on Reasons Why Business Fail Please enjoy the episode.

Our cheerful people of Rivers State, don’t forget to always let your manners speak for you.

God bless and keep you and your families and God bless Rivers State.

Our good people of Rivers State, don’t forget to always let your manners speak for you.

God bless and keep you and your families and God bless Rivers State.

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Episode 179: Faith Abasa – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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Greetings to the wonderful people of Rivers State, and welcome to another episode of Rivethics on Radio, our character-building weekend show. Please remember that strong women build their world and attract their kind. This episode is in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of
Violence against Women, coming up November 25.

Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today and remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it. In general terms, it manifests itself in physical, sexual and psychological forms, encompassing intimate partner violence, sexual violence and harassment , human trafficking, female genital mutilation and child marriage.

A look at the disturbing statistics show the following:

• 1 in 3 women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, most frequently by an intimate partner and 71% of all human trafficking victims worldwide are women and girls,

• Worldwide, almost 750 million women and girls alive today were married before their 18th birthday; while 200 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM).

• Violence against women is as serious a cause of death and incapacity among women of reproductive age as cancer, and a greater cause of ill health than traffic accidents and malaria combined.

We join the UN and all men and women of good will to call on governments, the private sector, civil society and people everywhere to take a firm stand against sexual violence and misogyny, as we promote women’s rights and equal opportunities.

Our guest speaker today is, Mrs. Faith Abasa, a film maker and broadcast journalist. She will be sharing her insights on the subject. Please enjoy the episode.

Our cheerful people of Rivers State, don’t forget to always let your manners speak for you.

God bless and keep you and your families and God bless Rivers State.

Our good people of Rivers State, don’t forget to always let your manners speak for you.

God bless and keep you and your families and God bless Rivers State.

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Episode 178: Iyke Donald – International Day of Tolerance

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Greetings to our most tolerant people of Rivers State and welcome to another episode of RivEthics on Radio, our character-building weekend show. Please remember that Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself. This episode is in Commemoration of the United Nations’ International Day for Tolerance, coming up today, November 16.
 
On its 50th anniversary, UNESCO’s Member States adopted a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. Among other things, the Declaration affirms that tolerance is neither indulgence nor indifference. It is respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human. Tolerance recognizes the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of others. People are naturally diverse; only tolerance can ensure the survival of mixed communities in every region of the globe.
 
In the modern world, tolerance is more essential than ever before. It is an age marked by the globalization of the economy and by rapidly increasing mobility, communication, integration and interdependence, large-scale migrations and displacement of populations, urbanization and changing social patterns. Since every part of the world is characterized by diversity, escalating intolerance and strife potentially menaces every region. It is not confined to any country, but is a global threat.
 
Along with outright injustice and violence, discrimination and marginalization are common forms of intolerance. Education for tolerance should aim at countering influences that lead to fear and exclusion of others, and should help young people develop capacities for independent judgement, critical thinking and ethical reasoning.
 
Tolerance at the State level requires just and impartial legislation, law enforcement and judicial and administrative process. It also requires that economic and social opportunities be made available to each person without any discrimination. Exclusion and marginalization can lead to frustration, hostility and fanaticism. In order to achieve a more tolerant society, States should ratify existing international human rights conventions, and draft new legislation where necessary to ensure equality of treatment and of opportunity for all groups and individuals in society.
 
Tolerance is necessary between individuals and at the family and community levels. Tolerance promotion and the shaping of attitudes of openness, mutual listening and solidarity should take place in schools and universities and through non-formal education, at home and in the workplace. The communication media are in a position to play a constructive role in facilitating free and open dialogue and discussion, disseminating the values of tolerance, and highlighting the dangers of indifference towards the rise in intolerant groups and ideologies.
 
Education is the most effective means of preventing intolerance. The first step in tolerance education is to teach people what their shared rights and freedoms are, so that they realise the need for mutuality in respecting the rights of others and enjoying respect of their rights by others. It is essential for international harmony that individuals, communities and nations accept and respect the multicultural character of the human family. Without tolerance there can be no peace, and without peace there can be no development or democracy.
 
Our guest speaker today is, Mr. Iyke Donald, a leadership, performance and strategic management expert. He will be sharing his insights on the subject. Please enjoy the episode.
 
Our distinguished people of Rivers State, don’t forget to always let your manners speak for you.
 
God bless and keep you and your families and God bless Rivers State.

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Episode 177: Sor Ngor Teme – World Science Day For Peace And Development

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Greetings to the loving people of Rivers State, and welcome to another episode of Rivethics on Radio, our character-building weekend show. Please remember that morality and civility make up the glue that holds societal harmony together. Our theme today is on how Morality, Civility and Rationality Enhance the Growth of Rivers State Youths.

Morality and civility cultivate a civic code of decency in individuals. Such lifestyle requires us to discipline our impulses for the sake of others. It demands we free ourselves from self-absorption. Civility is that moral glue without which our society could come apart. By committing to ethical behavior, we can help bring civility back to society.

One way to build a better, more civil society is to advance the cause of greater ethics. We need to think about how our actions affect others in the context of how we would wish to be treated in similar situations. This requires looking inside ourselves to understand the difference between right from wrong; good from bad, and then acting in accordance with our beliefs which should be driven by moral virtues.

Annual polls and surveys carried out in different countries identify a civility problem in most societies, with most classifying it as a major problem. People experience incivility and in a wide variety of situations, most typically while shopping, while driving, or while on social media. Rude behavior and offensive gestures seem on the rise driven by a lack of civility. Given the scope of incivility in our daily lives, each of us should look for ways to decrease these negative behaviors that can cause distress to ourselves and others. If we don’t, there will continue to be a growing problem with school, street and cyber bullying that sometimes leads to suicide, especially among the young.

Civility in the workplace is also a growing problem. The costs of incivility rise as employee stress levels increase leading to diminished employee performance and increased employee turnover. Uncivil behavior threatens harmony in the workplace and can lead to attacks by one employee on another through social media.
A workplace research found that workers getting adequate respect reported much higher levels of health and well-being; derived greater enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning from their jobs; and had better focus and a greater ability to prioritize. Those feeling respected were also much more likely to engage with work tasks and more likely to stay with their organizations. The study concludes that when organizations address these issues systematically, more civility will follow in the general society.

We ought to do all we can to encourage and maintain high morals, civility and good behavoiur in society. It works well towards the overall growth and development of our youth in society.

Our guest speaker today is, Prof. Sor Ngor Clifford Teme, Professor of Geotechnics, Rivers State University. He will be sharing his insights on the subject. Please enjoy the episode.

Our good people of Rivers State, don’t forget to always let your manners speak for you.

God bless and keep you and your families and God bless Rivers State.

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Episode 176: Itode Aaron – International Day To End Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists

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Greetings to our kind and good-natured people of Rivers State and welcome to another episode of RivEthics on Radio, our character-building weekend show. Please remember that impunity is no one’s friend, as it creates an atmosphere where no one is held accountable. This episode is in Commemoration of the United Nations’ International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, coming up today, November 2, 2019.

Freedom of expression and free media are essential to fostering understanding, bolstering democracy and advancing our efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Statistics have it that more than a thousand journalists have been killed over the past twelve years. These figures do not include the many more journalists, who on a daily basis suffer from non-fatal attacks, including torture, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, intimidation and harassment in both conflict and non-conflict situations. The proportion of women among fatalities has also risen, and women journalists increasingly face gendered forms of violence, such as sexual harassment, sexual assault and threats.

Worryingly, only one in ten cases committed against media workers over the past decade has led to a conviction. This impunity emboldens the perpetrators of the crimes and at the same time has a chilling effect on society including journalists themselves. Impunity breeds impunity and feeds into a vicious cycle.

When attacks on journalists remain unpunished, a very negative message is sent that reporting the “embarrassing truth” or “unwanted opinions” will get ordinary people in trouble. Furthermore, society loses confidence in its own judiciary system which is meant to protect everyone from attacks on their rights. Perpetrators of crimes against journalists are thus emboldened when they realize they can attack their targets without ever facing justice.

When journalists are targeted, societies as a whole pay a price. Without the ability to protect journalists, our ability to remain informed and contribute to decision-making is severely hampered. Without journalists able to do their jobs in safety, we face the prospect of a world of confusion and disinformation.

According to the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, “on this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, let us stand up together for journalists, for truth and for justice.

Our guest speaker today is, Mr. Itode Aaron, a TV and Radio personality and broadcaster. He will be sharing his insights on the subject. Please enjoy the episode.

Our caring people of Rivers State, don’t forget to always let your manners speak for you.

God bless and keep you and your families and God bless Rivers State.

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Episode 171: Adebisi Batubo – The Gains of Independence

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Adebisi Batubo, an Educator speaks on The Gains of Independence.

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Episode 170: Paul Foh – How to Nail a Job Interview

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Paul Foh, a UK Certified Life Coach speaks on How to Nail a Job Interview, in this very interesting episode of RivEthics.

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Episode 169: Itode Aaron – Integrity

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Itode Aaron speaks on Integrity on this week’s Episode.

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Episode 168: Ovundah Nyeche – World Suicide Prevention Day

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Greetings to our kind-natured people of Rivers State and welcome to another episode of RivEthics on Radio, our character-building weekend show. Please remember that suicide is not an option at all. In trying to kill yourself, you kill those left behind who truly love you. This episode is in Commemoration of the United Nations’ World Suicide Prevention Day, 2019.

Close to 800 000 people die by suicide every year. In addition, there are more than 16 million suicide attempts each year. Suicides and suicide attempts have a ripple effect that impacts on families, friends, colleagues, communities and societies.

Suicides are preventable. Much can be done to prevent suicide at individual, community, State and National levels. The following are the warning signs of suicide or indicators that a person may be in acute danger and may urgently need help:

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
• Looking for a way to kill oneself
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
• Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Withdrawing or feeling isolated
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Displaying extreme mood swings

Much can be done to prevent suicide. The WHO recommends four key interventions which have proven to be effective:

• restricting access to means of afflicting deadly personal harm.
• helping young people develop skills to cope with life’s pressures.
• early identification and management of people who are thinking about suicide or who have made a suicide attempt, keeping follow-up contact in the short and longer-term.
• working with the media to ensure responsible reporting of suicide.

Collectively, the World Health Organisation’s approach to suicide prevention is known as LIVE LIFE (leadership, interventions, vision and evaluation). This approach is the basis on which comprehensive national suicide prevention strategies should be developed, as well as personal, family, community and State.

Our guest speaker today is Dr Ovundah Nyeche, a Medical Doctor, Author and Public Speaker. He will be sharing with us his insight on the topic. Please enjoy the episode.

Our caring Rivers people, remember to always let your manners speak for you.

God bless and keep you and your families. And God bless Rivers State

Her Excellency,
Hon. Justice (Mrs) Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike,
The Wife of His Excellency,
Nyesom Ezenwo Wike CON. GSSRS. POS

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