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Tributes Flood Gani’s Home
A valedictory court session was held by lawyers in honour of the foremost human rights crusader, Chief Gani Fawehinmi Wednesday at Igbosere Magistrate’s court, where he started his law practice.
By Tuesday, the remains of the fallen legal icon whose final journey began on Monday, laid at his chambers at Ajao Estate, Anthony Lagos while over 1000 prominent Nigerians had signed the condolence register at his 9A, Ademola Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos residence.
The final journey for Chief Gani Fawehinmi, who died Saturday afternoon in Lagos, began Monday, even as a flood of tributes continue to trail his demise.
Gani, as he was popularly called, died at the age of 71 after a protracted battle with lung cancer and will be buried in his country home in Ondo State on September 15th 2009.
Traffic was brought to a standstill Monday afternoon at the Ikeja GRA area as his remains left a private morgue at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for his Ikeja home where the lying in state began.
A multitude of Nigerians joined the convoy of family members and mourners as the ambulance that conveyed Gani’s remains departed at about 11.52am for his Ikeja residence.
Present at the lying in state Monday afternoon were Mr. Banire, Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Okei-Odumakin, President of Campaign for Democracy (CD) and other human rights activists.
Meanwhile Civil Society organizations have commenced a meeting in Lagos to plan for their effective participation in the burial of the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi who was a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
The National co-ordinator of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) Otunba Gani Adams told The Tide, that OPC and other civil society organizations in the country would play a big role in the burial activities of the late human rights activist.
He also called for the immortalization of Gani with a solid structure or monument that will become a tourist attraction for all Nigerians.
Last Sunday, a prominent religious leader and serving Overseer of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare said nobody can wear Gani’s shoes.
Preaching a sermon in his church in Lagos, Bakare said Gani laid down his life for the nation. “His shoes remain for him, nobody can step into them, because they are uniquely his”, said Bakare who once worked at Gani’s chambers as a young lawyer.
He condoled the family of the late human rights lawyer and urged the congregation to pray for the repose of his soul.
In a tribute, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Malam Nuhu Ribadu praised Gani for his “extra ordinary patriotism while Mrs. Farida Waziri, current EFCC boss described him as “a principled, dogged and unrelenting crusader fully committed to any course he believed”.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo described Gani as “an icon in his own right and a social critic who had the courage of his conviction”, while former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar said Gani was a defender of the rule of law and the common man.
Former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babaginda also paid tribute to Gani as one who devoted the better part of life fighting for improved standards, good governance and rule of law.
Others who have already paid tribute to the fallen Senior Advocate of the Masses (SAM) included Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Hon. Dimeji Bankole, Speaker House of Representatives, Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Gov. Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun State and Olisa Agbakoba, a prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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