As part of its annual community development initiatives, the Ugborodo Graduates Association (UGA), led by its President, Comr. Dogho Besidone, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, successfully held its Ugborodo Rural Education Program (UREP), an educational outreach initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence and inspiring young learners across Ugborodo's federated communities.
The exercise took members and executives of the association to public schools across the Ugborodo federated communities, including Ijaghala, Arunton, Ogidigben, Ajudaibo and Madangho.
During the outreach, the UGA team distributed educational materials and writing stationery to students, conducted career guidance and motivational sessions, organised interactive question-and-answer sessions, taught educational songs and distributed waste collection baskets to encourage environmental cleanliness and proper waste management within the schools.
Members of Ugborodo Graduates Association, with Pupils of Ikpere Primary School.
Speaking with members of the press, the President of the Association, Comr. Dogho Besidone, explained that UREP was designed to monitor the academic welfare of Ugborodo students, identify their educational needs and inspire them from an early age to develop positive mindsets and pursue a brighter future.
He emphasised that investing in the education of young people remains a critical pathway to building a knowledgeable, responsible and productive generation capable of contributing meaningfully to the development of Ugborodo.
UGA leadership with some students of Ogidigben Secondary School
ROYAL RECEPTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
The Association received a warm welcome from the Eghare-Aja of Ugborodo, Pa. Odoko Daniel Uwawah, alongside youth executives from the various communities. While commending the Ugborodo Graduates Association for its commitment to educational development and its initiative of reaching out to students, the Eghare-Aja briefed the association on some of his ongoing development efforts and engagements aimed at improving the welfare of the Ugborodo people.
Among the issues highlighted were the hospital project currently under construction and engagements with Chevron Nigeria Limited concerning recent recruitment opportunities.
He further disclosed that discussions were ongoing with Shell Petroleum Development Company (Renaissance) regarding employment opportunities and the conversion of qualified Ugborodo indigenes.
The Eghare-Aja also urged members of the community to disregard fake news and unverified information, assuring them that concerted efforts were being made to attract development opportunities and improve the overall well-being of the people.
UGA leadership, addressing students of Ikpere Secondary School
CALL FOR CAREER DIVERSIFICATION AMONG UGBORODO YOUTHS
In Ogidigben, while addressing members of the association, Mr. Jerry Iyonsi, a member of the Community National Youth Executive, highlighted the need for Ugborodo indigenes, particularly job seekers, to diversify their career interests and explore employment opportunities beyond the oil and gas industry.
He encouraged young people to consider careers in law enforcement and other sectors of the economy rather than concentrating their employment expectations solely on oil companies.
He also emphasised the importance of continuous orientation, career guidance and proper information for Ugborodo job seekers to broaden their employment prospects and improve their competitiveness in the labour market.
Graduate Body with Teaching Staff of Ijaghala Primary School
UGA PRESIDENT PROMISES CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT In his closing remarks, the President of the Ugborodo Graduates Association, Comr. Dogho Besidone, reaffirmed the association's commitment to maintaining regular engagement with students across the federated communities.
He appreciated the Eghare-Aja, community leaders and both national and branch youth executives for their warm reception, cooperation and hospitality throughout the exercise.
He further reiterated that UREP would remain an important platform through which the association would contribute to educational development, mentorship, career awareness and the overall advancement of Ugborodo.
The successful outing of UREP 2026 once again demonstrates the Ugborodo Graduates Association's commitment to giving back to its community and investing in the future of its younger generation.
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