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Uduaghan Advises Youths On Agriculture

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Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan

of Delta State, has urged youths in the state to embrace agriculture  instead of taking to criminal activities.

Uduaghan made the call last Friday while inaugurating the Federal Government Agricultural Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES) programme in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of the state.

The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Prof Amos Utuama, said the state government through its Ministry of Agriculture initiated the Youth Empowerment through Agriculture and the Farmers Support Programme.

He said the programme was aimed at empowering the youths and peasant farmers to encourage agricultural production.

“The success has been modest while the loopholes are being plugged so that we can attain our goals of food sufficiency and security. “I urge the youths to embrace agriculture as panacea to unemployment instead of involving themselves in kidnapping and other criminal activities,’’ he added.

Uduaghan said the state government would continue to support agriculture through the provision of facilities and materials to encourage the farmers to successfully improve their produce.

He, however, tasked the private sector to come in and assist the state government in the realisation of the objectives of increasing agricultural production.

“The Flag-off of the GES scheme could not have come at a better time than now when the Federal and the State governments are committed to making agriculture take its prominent position in the nation.

“I am informed that this scheme will enable farmers through text messages to get direct access to subsidised inputs from relevant agencies with a view to increasing food production in the state. The state government is committed to improving on its agricultural programmes and giving necessary assistance to farmers,”he emphasised.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,  Dr Akniwumi Adesina, represented by his Regional Director, South-South, Mr Martins Odeh, said the GES scheme’s target was to involve about 20 million farmers in three years.

He called on farmers who had not registered to key into the scheme to get the maximum benefits that the scheme provideds.

“The new arrangement entails a shift from direct procurement and distribution of seeds and fertiliser by the government and allowing the private sector to drive the process through their network.

“The policy is also aimed at creating a synergy with the private sector and building its capacity to deliver and partake in the agricultural development of the country.’’

Earlier, the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Misan Ukubeyinje, said that 39 redemption centres across 25 Local Government Areas have been designed for registered farmers to access the materials.

According to him, each registered farmer will receive two bags of fertiliser at N5,500 (half the market price) and a bag of maize or rice for free as provided by the scheme.

The General Manger, Delta Agricultural Development Agency (DADA), Mr Ruben Ishaka,  said that about 69,000 farmers would benefit from the scheme this planting season.

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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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