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Rivers NCSU Gets Caretaker Committee …Embattled Chairman Rejects Purported Removal

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Following the  purported dissolution of the Comrade Lilly-West-led Executive Council of the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU), Rivers State chapter, the body now has a new caretaker committee headed by one Comrade Lucky Delee.

The development was a fallout of an emergency meeting convened by the National Executive Council of NCSU in Port Harcourt earlier in the week.

The National Execo led by Comrade Kiri Mohammed had alleged that the dissolution came as a result of a report that indicted the Lilly-West led executive.

Mohammed said with the inauguration of the caretaker committee, elections into the union exco would be conducted in a few months time.

The NCSU President disclosed that the action committee which investigated allegations against Lilly-West-led exco fingered the dissolved body for being responsible for the crisis that had rocked the union in the past six months.

He ruled  out sentiments as part of the reason to dissolve  the exco, while urging members to support the new caretaker body as part of efforts to reposition the union.

Advising the caretaker members to display high moral and official standards, Comrade Mohammed urged them to use everything at their disposal to reposition the body in Rivers State, noting that NCSU in the state was one of the most vibrant in the country.

Responding on behalf of the committee members, Comrade Delee assured the union members and the national exco of a free and fair election in the next three months.

Comrade Delee solicited  the support and cooperation of members to the body in order to achieve its mandate within the specified time.

Other members of the committee include Comrade Amah Confidence, Vice Chairman, Josiah Osaroluka, Treasurer and Felicia Giadom who is billed to function as the Auditor.

Meanwhile, the state Chairman of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, Comrade Opuoyibo Lilly-West, has rejected his purported removal from office, describing it as baseless, unfounded and illegal.

According to him, he was still the elected chairman of the union in the state since laid down procedures as provided by the union’s constitution were not adhered to.

Comrade Lilly-West who reacted in an interview with The Tide in Port Harcourt explained that it was only the State Executive Committee of the union that reserves the right and powers to remove him from office as an elected chairman of the union.

Further buttressing his points, he said the panel constituted by the national secretariat of the union to investigate allegations of wrongdoing levelled against him had merely submitted its report on which the national headquarters led by the National President, Comrade Kiri Mohammed acted without recourse to the State Executive  Committee of the union, as provided by the constitution.

He said he was not also officially communicated of any wrongdoing before his purported removal from office and suspension, stressing that the action of the national officers amounted to gross breach of procedures.

While exonerating himself from any wrongdoing that resulted to his purported removal from office, Lilly-West appealed to members of the union in the state to remain calm, civil and law-abiding as justice would be done over the matter.

It would be recalled that Lilly-West has been having a running battle with the National Deputy President of the union, Comrade Menele Nzidee. 

 

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.
This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”
She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.
As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.
A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.
Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.
The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.
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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.
On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.
Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.
It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.
The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.
Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.
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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.
The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.
According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.
The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.
It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.
The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.
Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.
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