Stephen Osaretin Imariagbe

07/11/2025

📚 Edo Literary Society Presents

✨ Theme: The Power of Reading: Reawakening the Reading Culture in Nigeria

Join us for an enlightening conversation on how reading can transform lives, inspire creativity, and build a stronger, more informed society.

🗣 Topic: Building Brighter Minds Through Books

📅 Date: 16th November 2025
🕖 Time: 7PM – 8PM
📍 Venue: Google Meet
Together, let’s reignite the passion for reading and empower a generation of thinkers, dreamers, and doers. The journey to a brighter tomorrow begins with a single page. 📖✨

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29/06/2025

26/06/2025

BREAKING NEWS

EDO STATE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES “PROJECT EDU RESCUE” – FROM STREETS TO SCHOOL

In a bold and compassionate move to reshape the future of Edo State’s children, the Edo State Government has officially launched Project Edu Rescue — a flagship initiative aimed at significantly reducing the number of out-of-school children across the state.
The programme was officially flagged off by Senator Monday Okpebholo.

Speaking at the launch, Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring every child in Edo State has access to quality education, in safe, well-equipped schools, taught by qualified teachers.

Project Edu Rescue is a direct and urgent response to the rising number of out-of-school children seen daily in markets, on the streets, and in public spaces during school hours. The programme’s goal is simple yet powerful: locate these children, understand their challenges, and provide immediate pathways back into school and towards a brighter future.

The launch marks a turning point in the government’s broader vision for human capital development, with education at its core. Governor Okpebholo’s active participation at the event sent a strong message — that getting every child off the streets and into school is a top priority for this administration.

The initiative began with a pilot phase, involving community outreach, direct identification of vulnerable children, and engagement with families. It is now set to expand statewide across all 18 local government areas, led by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with key education partners and stakeholders.

At the helm of this transformative project is Dr. Emmanuel Paddy IyamuEdo State’s Commissioner for Education, whose leadership continues to drive meaningful reforms to ensure no child is left behind.

Project Edu Rescue is more than an initiative, it is a lifeline, a promise, and a future secured through education.

26/06/2025

Together, We Must Rise Against Drug Abuse

Today, as the world observes the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, I join Hon Murphy Osaro Omoruyi, Member representing Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency, in lending my voice to this critical and emotional cause.

Drug abuse is not just a statistic—it’s a heartbreaking reality that affects real lives, families, and futures. In our communities, especially with the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital right here in our constituency, the impact is raw and visible. Young people are losing their way, families are broken, and entire communities are hurting.

This fight is not just about cracking down on crime—it’s about restoring hope, protecting our youth, and rebuilding communities. We must commit to creating a society where young people are empowered to dream and succeed—free from the chains of addiction.

I stand with parents, educators, health workers, youth advocates, and every concerned Nigerian. Let’s raise our voices, take meaningful action, and support those on the road to recovery.

Together, we can fight and win this war.



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26/06/2025

FOR TWO POWER-PACKED DAYS, AFRICA’S LEADING VOICES WILL CONVERGE TO ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS AT ICAD 2025

Some of the burning questions on the table include:

Who will fund Africa’s development?

How can the continent achieve food security and health sovereignty without depending on the Global North?

When will Africa stop importing neoliberal policies and start defining its own path?

Why is free movement still a challenge for Africans within Africa?

What’s the sustainable roadmap to lift over 490 million Africans out of poverty?

The International Conference on Africa’s Democracy (ICAD) 2025 will bring together over 350 African leaders, policymakers, thought leaders, faith actors, researchers, social innovators, civil society representatives, and youth leaders to challenge the status quo and reimagine governance and development through African lenses.

DO YOU WANT TO BE IN THE ROOM with Prof. PLO Lumumba, H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, H.E. Amina J. Mohammed, Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and other influential changemakers?

👉 Apply to attend via the official link:
🔗 https://www.icad2025.org
(Selected delegates will be contacted via email.)

Let’s shape the future of Africa—by Africans, for Africans.

24/06/2025

Great Move 👍

Edo Literary Society Joins the Call for Youth-Led Educational Reform!
We are proud to announce the submission of our policy proposal to the National Youth Conference (Confab) 2025 under the theme: “Education and Seven-Star Skills”

Our proposal champions the revitalization of Literary, Debating, Dramatic and Quiz Societies (LDDQS) in secondary schools as a national strategy to foster communication, creativity, critical thinking, and leadership among young Nigerians.

We believe that equipping students with these life-changing skills isn’t just necessary — it’s urgent.
This is our call to action. This is our contribution to Nigeria’s future.

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📞 09068128183

Let’s build a generation of thinkers, speakers, and doers!

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Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria
National Orientation Agency, Nigeria.
Smiles Africa International Youth Development Initiative

09/06/2025

📚 MONDAY MOTIVATION

"Many stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign. But stories can also be used to empower and to humanize."
– Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

At Edo Literary Society, we believe in the power of storytelling to shape minds, transform communities, and inspire change. As we begin a new week, let us remember that every story told with truth and purpose can spark a revolution of thought.

✨ Keep reading. Keep writing. Keep sharing your story.

08/03/2025

📢 Calling All Volunteers! 🌍💚

As we gear up for Global Recycling Day, we’re inviting all volunteers to join our Virtual Volunteers Meeting!

🖥️♻️ This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and get all the details you need to make this event a success.

📅 Date: Saturday, 8th March 2025.�⏰ Time: 6pm�📍 Location: Link in bio

Let’s come together to inspire action, educate communities, and make a real impact! 🌱💪

RSVP now and be part of the movement!

07/03/2025

🌍♻️ Let’s Celebrate Global Recycling Day by Acting and Making a Difference! ♻️🌍

This Global Recycling Day, we’re not just talking about change—we’re making it happen! 🚀

Join us as we inspire, educate, and empower junior secondary school students to become eco-champions through interactive sessions, hands-on recycling activities, and impactful discussions.

📅 Date: 18th March, 2025�📍 Location: Port-Harcourt �🎯 Who Can Attend? Schools, students, volunteers & sustainability enthusiasts!

It’s time to turn waste into opportunity and protect our planet for future generations. 🌱

Be part of the movement!

🔗 Register now and help us make a lasting impact! [https://forms.office.com/r/hMT981ALbD]

07/03/2025

🌿 Join Us in Making Our Schools and Communities Greener! 🌎✨

This Global Recycling Day, let’s take action for a cleaner, more sustainable future! 🏫♻️🌱

Join us as we inspire, educate, and empower students to embrace recycling and sustainable waste management.

Together, we can build greener schools, cleaner communities, and a healthier planet!

📅 Date: 18th March, 2025�📍 Venue: Port-Harcourt, Abuja�🔗 Sign up now: [Link in my bio]

Let’s create change—one recycled item at a time! ♻️💚

07/01/2022

Edo Literary Society (ELS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy, fostering creativity, and enhancing academic excellence amongst students and youths. Recognizing the pivotal role of education in shaping the future of our society.