The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has lamented that insecurity is threatening education and food in the country.

Okowa stated this on Wednesday while inaugurating constituency projects executed by the Minority Leader of House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, at the state chapter of the Department of State Service in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

He said, “Insecurity is beginning to pose a challenge to education and food security and it is my hope that security agencies are fully funded to enable them to secure our nation effectively.

“We thank God for the life of our dear son and representative of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, who is also the Minority Leader of House of Representatives.

“A few weeks ago, I was at his empowerment programme and I was amazed at what I saw, and today again, we are here to inaugurate constituency projects executed by him.

“He is aware of the security challenges in the country and his investment in providing these facilities is a well-thought-out process and I must thank our son and brother for what he has done here.

“I can truly attest to the fact that he is doing well in the House of Representatives. I thank you for the work you are doing in the National Assembly and I must say we are very proud of you.

“I must also thank you for always returning home to your people to ensure regular communication and effective representation for them.”

Okowa expressed delight with the facilities being provided by Elumelu at the DSS command, saying I am truly proud of what I am seeing here.

In his remarks, Elumelu said that the inauguration of the projects was the commencement of a three-day inauguration of various development projects in critical sectors of communities in the constituency.

Director-General of DSS, Mr Magaji Bichi, commended Elumelu for his astute representation of his constituency and the great investment in the Service.

The DG who was represented by a Director at the Headquarters of the Service, Mr. Mohammed Ngoshe, said that the service was grateful to the lawmakers for his kind gesture and urged all politicians to emulate him in enhancing the welfare of their people.

“The Delta State Command headquarters of the Service used to be the worst in the country but today I am proud to say that it is now the best state command and a model in the country.

“Accommodation is a major challenge to the service and your investment in providing accommodation for almost all the officers of the state command is worthy of commendation,” he said.

The projects include a Staff Clinic and residential quarters for men and officers of the command.

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The cure for breast cancer is still under continuous research by scientists, however, early detection can make things a lot better.

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1. Changes in shape and size of the breast.

2. New lump in breast, collarbone or underarm (armpit)

3. Presence of sharp pain in any area of breast

4. Nipple discharge that is different from blood; these nipple discharges are usually clear, red, brown or yellow.

5. Unexplained redness, swelling, skin irritation and itchiness of the breast

6. Appearance of rash on the breast is another symptom of breast cancer.

7. Changes in the size of a nipple or both nipples.

It will be noteworthy to know that having one or more of these symptoms doesn't necessarily imply that you have breast cancer, so stop being freaked out unnecessarily.

When you observe any of these signs, see your doctor immediately for complete evaluation just be on the safer side.

Stay healthy.

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