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PRESS CONFERENCE
(July 30, 2025)
Setting The Records Straight: Philomena
College Of Nursing Is Not Government-Owned
Introduction
He who speaks the truth gives honest
evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. — Proverbs 12:17 (RSVCE).
On
this note, I welcome you, ladies and gentlemen of the press, esteemed guests,
and fellow citizens to this press conference at the Archdiocesan Secretariat of
Social Communications and Printing Press. My name is Rev. Fr. Jude Orah, and I
am the Director of Social Communications and Press of the Catholic Archdiocese
of Benin City, Edo State. Thank you for honouring our invitation.
A Call for Truth in a Time of
Misinformation
The times we live in today call for moments of truth so that falsehood may not thrive. As Scripture reminds us, “you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” (cf. John 8:32).
It is in this spirit that we are gathered here today to address the public regarding the ownership and funding of the College of Nursing Sciences, located within the premises of St. Philomena Catholic Hospital, Benin City.
This clarification has become necessary in response to misleading statements made by His Excellency, Senator Adams Aliu Oshiomhole, CON, who was a former president of the Nigerian Labour Congress, former Governor of Edo State, and former National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC); also the current senator representing Edo North Senatorial District.
