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Revalidation/Registration …Okrika People Loyal To PDP – Parker
The on-going Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) revalidation and registration exercise in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State as applicable to other parts of the State and the country has been described as not only peaceful but very orderly.
Speaking shortly after monitoring the exercise in the Okrika Local Government Area in company of the State Commissioner of Information and Communications and PDP chieftains in the area, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Sampson Parker said that the massive turn out for the exercise was an eloquent testimony to the overwhelming support the PDP enjoys in Okrika.
Dr. Parker who registered in Ward 5 along side the Commissioner of Information and Communications said “I am greatly encouraged by the turn out” which he noted “is a reaffirmation of the loyalty of the people of Okrika to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the Governor Amaechi led Government in the State”.
“Before now, party registration exercise used to be a big issue in Okrika but today the difference is as clear as the day light” Dr. Parker noted.
“All and sundry are at liberty to register freely without the usual hoarding of cards” the State Health boss further stated.
According to Dr. Parker, “the PDP is not a secret society because the present administration in the State does not see why it should be so”.
He called on the people of Okrika Local Government Area to continue to support the Peoples Democratic Party and the administration of Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as the only Party and Government they could participate in for the full realization of their well being, stressing that in Okrika “nobody can be bigger than the party”.
On the peaceful disposition of the people, Dr. Parker said, “Okrika people have always been peace loving and hospitable people who have always aspired to live in harmony with their neighbours and strangers as well as themselves”.
Also speaking, State Commissioner of Information and Communications, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari said that the success of the exercise in Okrika Local Government Area is a demonstration of the confidence the PDP Government in the State, led by Governor Chibuike Amaechi has achieved in the heart of the people.
Mrs. Semenitari who said that the PDP led administration in Rivers State has delivered on its mandate to the people of Okrika, appealed to them to sustain their support and loyalty to the Party and the State Government, saying that they have so much to benefit.
She used the opportunity to urge the youth of Okrika to remain focused in their pursuit for the peace and development of the area, stressing that Okrika Local Government Area would continue to depend on the individual meaningful contributions of the people to move to the next level.
Similarly, the member representing Okrika Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Lynda Stewart who revalidated her PDP membership in Okrika Ward 12 and who also monitored the exercise in the area adjudged the on-going PDP revalidation and registration exercise in Okrika described the exercise as transparent and peaceful.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the revalidation of her membership of the PDP, Hon. Stewart commended the people for their exemplary conduct.
According to her, “the exercise is free for all intending members without any barriers and restrictions”.
Hon. Stewart therefore thanked the people of Okrika for· making good their promise to remain law-abiding in all partisan activities in the area, saying that there was nothing that could be equated to a law-abiding s6ciety.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Okrika Local Government Area, Hon. Fiberesima Gilbert expressed appreciation to the people for their orderly conduct and comportment during the exercise and assured that it would be sustained.
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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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