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Amaechi Fulfils Electricity Promise
The nine communities that make up the Abua-Central urban area in the Abua/Odual Local Government Area, can now enjoy uninterrupted power supply at the instance of the Rivers State Government.
The promise for the project which was made by the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi on the 29th of June this year, during his maiden visit to Abua/Odual Local Government Area was made good barely six months after.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the Abua Central electrification project, yesterday Governor, Amaechi reiterated the commitment of his administration to ensure that all rural communities in the State are electrified within the life span of the present administration.
Governor Amaechi who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon.. Magnus Abe said that power is a key component of the policy thrust of this government and expressed appreciation to the people of Abua/Odual Local Government Area for embracing peace, saying that where there is no viable and lasting peace it would be impossible for government to carry out any meaningful project.
He used the occasion to charge the people of Abua/Odual to do everything within their power to sustain the present atmosphere of peaceful co-existence in the area.
Governor Amaechi who also expressed happiness that the Abua Central electrification project was delivered on schedule and according to specifications, directed the Power Commissioner, Mr. Augustine Wokocha to deliver one more transformer for the only community in Abua Central which was inadvertently left out of the project not later than next Monday to ensure they benefitted from the project.
The State Chief Executive promised that other communities outside Abua Central that were not part of the project would benefit from the on-going rural electrification project, which he assured, must touch every community in the State.
Governor Amaechi also used the occasion to call on political leaders across the State to close ranks, unite and work as a team for the progress of their communities.
He thanked the contractor for completing the project at record time, saying the era of abandoned projects was over for good in the State.
On the road situation in the State, Governor Amaechi assured that it was a major thrust in the policy position of government, stressing that the present administration was poised to change the face of rural communication through massive road construction that would touch all parts of the State.
He called on the people of Abua/Odual Local Government Area to sustain their support for his government, noting that he is prepared to do his best within the means of available resources for the people.
In his speech, the State Power commissioner, Mr. Augustine Wokocha expressed his Ministry’s happiness over the completion of the project without any hitch, saying that the cooperation and support provided by the people of Abua towards the success of the power project should be emulated by other communities across the State.
Mr. Wokocha enjoined the people to take advantage of the availability of power in the area to engage in meaningful business ventures that would improve their living standards, saying that the provision of electricity for the area is capable of engendering a stream of economic activities for the good of the people.
Earlier, the Oda-Abuan, King Kaleh O. M. Obuge and member representing Abua/Odual constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Henry Ogiri in their separate speeches had expressed their gratitude to Governor Amaechi for fulfilling his promise to the people of Abua Central, which they described as a mark of responsible leadership and appealed that the electrification project and other development initiatives of the present administration be extended to communities in Emughan, Okpeden and Otapha,King Obuge and Hon. Ogiri assured the State Governor of the support of the people to his government and on the event that he decides to do a second tenure in office, stressing hat there is significant peace in Abua/Odual Local Government Area to attract meaningful government projects for the overall transformation of the area.
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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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