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Reps Assure On Domestication Of Nigeria’s Treaties
The Chairman, House Committee on Treaty and Agreement, Mr
Yacoob Alebiosu, says Nigeria is signatory to more than 200 international
treaties of bi-lateral and multi-lateral nature.
Alebiosu stated this when the House of Representatives
Committee on Treaty met with the Efik Elders and Leaders’ Forum in Calabar.
He said that Nigeria in one way or the other was a signatory
to over 200 treaties and agreements of bi-lateral and multi-lateral nature.
“As clearly stipulated in Section 12: 1 of the Nigerian
Constitution on the issues of treaties and agreements. Those that required
domestication must be domesticated before they can have the force of Law.
“Some treaties require ratification, some domestication,
some impose financial obligation on the nation and need to be brought before
the National Assembly, while some are agreements restricted within the confines
of the executive.’’ he said.
Alebiosu said the committee was in Cross River to look into
the Green Tree Agreement that came as a result of International Court of
Justice on the Bakassi Peninsula. “We are here to look into things from the
Green Tree Agreement’s point of view to see whether they are in our favour or
not and how it affects the people of Bakassi,’’ he said.
The committee had visited the affected community and would
make recommendations to the House of Representatives. “We have listened because
it is only then that we can make our recommendations to the House of
Representatives and if need be, present a motion on what we have seen. “It will
be premature for us to comment on anything right here and at this moment until
we are able to sit and put together everything that we have seen and documented,
he added.
Continuing, Rep Alebiosu said, “we have heard how the
agreement has been reached and we have requested for proper documentation for
use at the leadership and the entire House of the Representatives. “The Bakassi
people should also reach out to others, traditional leaders should reach out to
other traditional leaders, the State Governor should reach out to the
Governors’ Forum, human rights activist on this. “Let all hands be on deck. We
are going to do our best possible to make sure we actualise the dream on this
Bakassi issue.’’
Earlier, a member of the committee, Mr Ifeoluwa Arowosoge,
had assured the people of Bakassi that something positive would be done.
Arowosoge also advised against the recourse to declaration
of a Republic of their own by the Bakassi people, adding that the consequences
are usually very painful.
In his response, leader of the forum, Mr Emmanuel Edem, said
that the visit of the House of Representatives was timely and auspicious.
He said that at no time was a plebiscite conducted to
determine their choice by the primary indigenous owners of Bakassi between
Nigeria and Cameroon.
“Said Edem: At no time in the history of the Efik kingdom of
which Bakassi is part or the British Colonial history, German or Nigerian
history were the owners of Bakassi consulted before the enactment of any treaty
involving the disposal of their territory.
“During the past 10 years under Cameroon control, Nigerian
citizens still resident in Bakassi have been dehumanised through unrelenting,
physical and mental torture inflicted by agents of Government, thus making life
unbearable for the people, he stated.
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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.
By: Kevin Nengia
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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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