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Refuse Disposal:RSG Chides Contractors
The Rivers State Government has threatened to penalise any refuse and de-silting contractors who neglect his zone in the course of carrying out his duty.
Commissioner, Ministry of Environment, Barrister Kingsley Chinda, who said this during a meeting with refuse and de-silting contractors in the state, urged them to take their jobs seriously.
Barrister Chinda expressed dismay over the deplorable condition of the environment, noting that the situation has shown that the contractors have no passion for the job. He thus urged them to sit up.
According to him, the ministry would not hesitate to make the necessary changes , if it discovers that their performances were below expectation.
He continued that the contractors must show enthusiasm in their jobs, saying that the ministry would carry out regular assessment of their performances.
He expressed the hope that no contractors will compromise standard us anyone who is found wanting would be penalised
Barrister Chinda also disclosed plan by the ministry to introduce bagging of refuse, but said awareness will be created before it takes off.
He continued that the ministry would soon come up with a tariff system of refuse collection and disposal.
Meanwhile, a new dumping time; 6pm to 12 midnight, has been introduced in the state.
Also speaking, the Deputy Chairman of Obio/Akpor local government area, Hon. Solomon Abel Ekeh, urged the contractors to take their job seriously.
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Rivers Judiciary Denies Issuing Court Order Stopping SOLAD from Swearing in RSCSC Members
The Rivers State Judiciary has denied a media report claiming that Justice Frank Onyiri of the State High Court issued an injunction order restraining the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), from inaugurating the newly appointed members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission (RSCSC).
In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of litigation at the High Court, Menenen Poromon (Esq), the state Judiciary disassociated itself from the report, describing it as malicious and fabricated.
The statement emphasized that the report was a falsehood and a misrepresentation of what transpeared in the court.
Poromon clarified that no such order was issued by Justice Onyiri or any other judge of the High Court of the state and urged the public to disregard the information, as it lacked any iota of truth.
The statement however advised the public to verify any information concerning the state Judiciary directly from the office of the Chief Registrar, High Court of the State, to avoid spreading of misinformation.