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4 Firms Bid To Supply Rotary Machine At RSNC
Four reputable firms are bidding to procure, supply and install rotary machine at the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, publishers of The Tide newspapers.
The affected companies vying for the job when the bid opened last Friday at the boardroom of RSNC were Voith (Nig) Limited, Chuduank Ltd, Image and Media Limited and Flavours Limited.
Addressing the bidders and management of the corporation during the bid opening ceremony, State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mrs Ibim Semenitari said that the state government was committed to reviving media houses in the state to enable them compete favourably with their counterparts across the country.
The commissioner who was represented by the Director of Publication and one time state chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Paulinus Nsirim, said the new move was a fulfilment of Governor Chibuike Amaechi’s commitment to reposition the media houses, describing Amaechi as media-friendly.
He assured that the rotary machine would be procured, but called for high level of professionalism and commitment amongst the staff so that the editorial content of the newspaper would start speaking to the public as a reputable newspaper house.
He commended the bidders for the interest shown, and said that only the best qualified rotary machine was ideal for The Tide. He also urged the eventual winner of the bid to ensure that the machine works efficiently when installed in order to serve the desired purpose.
In his address at the ceremony, the General Manager of Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Mr Celestine Ogolo, noted that a newspaper outfit without a rotary machine was like a begger on the street. It can hardly have enough to sustain itself.
He noted that the rotary machine was the main hold, and the key to the successful rebranding and repositioning of The Tide group of newspapers, for not just increased circulation and visibility, but also smart quality prints, editorial content, market segmentation reach and fiscal viability. He stressed that the bid’s opening event “marked another turning point in our desire to create a new image for The Tide which began in the late 1990s.”
Mr Ogolo explained that with the acquisition of a new state-of-the-art rotary machine, The Tide would restart its journey to penetrate and capture the newspaper market, not only in Rivers State but the entire Niger Delta region and beyond. He stressed that The Tide would begin to come out early, the print run and circulation would astronomically increase and the readership would be improved.
The General Manager assured that with the Rotary machine The Tide would not only become relevant again to Rivers people but that the Rivers project would be vigorously presented.
In his vote of thanks, the corporation’s Director of Administration, Mr Alfred Nworgu thanked the bidders and assured them that the procurement committee will follow due process in selecting the winner.
Jacob Obinna
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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