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Sekibo, Reliable, Dependable Leader – Lawmaker
The member representing
Obio/Akpor Constituency Two in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, has described Senator George T. Sekibo as a reliable and dependable leader who has the interest of the common man at heart.
Hon Chinda said this at the grand finale of Senator Sekibo’s re-election campaign.
He said Sen. Sekibo had used his position as a Senate Committee Chairman on Defence to support Rivers State.
“One of such persons who benefited from Senator Sekibo’s effort is an Obio/Akpor son who was promoted to a General in the Army. We have not had it before, it is through his own contribution and good representation,” he said.
He also said that the senator’s empowerment scheme to widows and others as well as his support for every Rivers man was enough to re-elect him as a senator, adding that no one may do it better than Sekibo.
In their separate speeches, Ogu/Bolo, Okrika, Port Harcourt City, Obio/Akpor local governments, Maurene Tamuno, Tamuno Williams, Chimbiko Akarolo and Timothy Nsirim respectively assured Senator Sekibo of their total support, due to his level of support in the development of the senatorial district.
Meanwhile, Senator George Sekibo has promised to redouble his efforts if re-elected to represent Rivers senatorial district at the National Assembly.
He recalled how he had toiled to add colour to his senatorial district, while assuring on a better deal upon his victory.
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Chief Godspower U. Ake lauded party members and supporters who participated in the re-election campaign and assured that the party would continue to lead in the state.
Earlier, the leader of Action Congress of Nigeria chairmen of ACN in Ogu/Bolo Local Government, Pastor Francis Ebenezer and Hon. Bernard Alapu who were members of the Peoples Democratic Party, retuned to the PDP and pledged to work with Sekibo for his re-election.
In another development, the leadership of the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS), has endorsed the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the Rivers East senatorial district re-run election, Senator George Thompson Sekibo, saying, he is a man who has become a husband not only to the women from his senatorial district but also almost all widows in the state.
Making the position known in a statement issued after its emergency meeting and signed by the union’s National President, Comrade Awotoye Warmate, NURSS said it unanimously resolved to support Sekibo as part of its function in the propagation of good governance.
The body also noted that senator Sekibo had prioritized education and single handedly offered scholarship awards to more than a thousand orphans and students from poor backgrounds, adding that the PDP candidate had showcased philanthropic gestures.
“He is the man the students of this state yearn for because he has proven to be a father to all,” NURSS said, and urged all students to vote for Sekibo at the polls.
Representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), National Union of Etche Students (NUES), National Union of Ikwerre Students (NUIS) and National Union of Wakrike Students (WASU) also endorsed the document.
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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.
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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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