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Unity Road: Dakuku Gives Kudos To Amaechi

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15 years ago

December 20, 2010

The Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Dakuku Peterside says that no governor of Rivers State has done more for the realisation of the Unity Road linking Ogoni, Andoni, Opobo and Nkoro like governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has done.

Dakuku Peterside stated this while receiving political stakeholders of Andoni who paid him a courtesy visit in Port Harcourt recently.

Responding to an allusion to possible non-committal to early completion of all sections of the road, Peterside debunked such insinuations, saying that “We can all remember where that road was by the time Amaechi became governor; these things are verifiable because they are documented. We had not gotten the road to Asarama by the time Amaechi became governor; nobody can dispute that; we could drive by land to Asarama but we had not gotten the road to Asarama; it was just a bare dirt road at that time, not even Ebukuma bridge was built because I designed the bridge,”.

“We added a new alignment to the road leading to Nkoro because in the original alignment, Nkoro was not provided for. The original value of the contract was 11 billion naira and the Nkoro axis was not part of it; all we did was to make provision to link Nkoro and the value shot up to 18 billion naira. Of course, Andoni did not lose anything by that increase rather I decided to change the 2-span bridge (about 40 meters) designed to cross from Asarama to Ebukuma which was inadequate because our people are traditional fishermen who need to pass under the bridge doing their fishing; so I increased it from 2-span to 8-span and the value of the contract tripled,” the aspirant noted.

Peterside added: “The road that will take you to Ikuru was not designed at all; I did. As I speak, the value of that contract is 27 billion naira. Despite all manner of blackmail, I have maintained that the right thing be done to progress the completion of every portion of that road and we must thank the governor because no other governor has done as much on the road like Governor Amaechi has done so far.”

On the festering crisis in Andoni PDP, Hon Dakuku Peterside recalled his efforts in the past with the Deputy Governor, Engr. Tele Ikuru, to find a solution to the disunity that was rearing its ugly head in the PDP in Andoni.

“Peterside said he has made personal efforts to ensure that Andoni is united for the good of all, not just for the good of today but for the good of the future and for the good of our region”,. pledging to maintain the tempo.

“I believe that we must make conscious effort to subsume our personal interests for the interest of Andoni nation; we must make efforts, go out of our way to know that the interest of Andoni is greater than the interest of anyone of us. Our children will ask us question one day, ‘you met Andoni in this state, daddy, what did you do to make Andoni better than you met it?’ This should be food for thought for everyone of us,” Peterside opined.

Reacting to the Commissioner’s response to the Unity Road matter, Chief Awoh expressed his satisfaction with the commissioner’s res[pmse amd called for cooperation of all.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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22 hours ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

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.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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22 hours ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

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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22 hours ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

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.