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Sanitation: LG Boss Rewards Food Vendor
The Executive Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Prince Timothy Nsirim, has rewarded a food vendor, Mrs. Nkechi Jude Amadi with N250,000 for cleaning a drainage at Rumuokoro junction during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise last Saturday.
Nsirim who was visibly elated on seeing the woman packing out debris from the drainage said the money would assist her to rent a shop to carry out her business.
Describing her as a woman with a large heart, the council chairman said the gesture would serve as an eye opener to other residents of the local government, and urged them to emulate the good example of Mrs. Amadi.
According to him, if other residents would follow the footsteps of Mrs. Amadi, Port Harcourt city and its environs would always be clean.
Nsirim who monitored the sanitation exercise in Rumuokoro, Rumuagholu, Rumuodomaya and Rukpokwu axis of the local government noted that the Rivers State Government had banned all forms of street trading, and charged traders within the Rumuokoro junction to move into the newly constructed Rumuagholu Market.
The council boss who formally opened the market for business and gave out 40 per cent of the stalls to the Rumuagholu community said the remaining 60 per cent would be run by the council.
He, therefore, directed traders to move into the market without payment of any fee within the first two weeks until the council came up with a rate.
While appointing Mr. Bekwele Weli as the Market Master, Nsirim stressed the need for peace and unity.
The council chairman also announced that his administration had commenced a campaign to keep the local government clean, and directed welders, block moulders, mechanics and other artisans to fence off their business premises within seven days or face the wrath of the council, stressing that exposing their wares to the public had been defacing Port Harcourt city and its environs.
He explained that his administration would always support the governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi to develop the state to world class, and urged residents of the state to imbibe the spirit of cleanliness, saying, “cleanliness is next to Godliness.”
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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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