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Rsg Sets Up Environmental Protection Agency, Two Others …Plans Oral Interview For 13,000 Teachers
As part of measures to tackle the
swelling environmental challenges in the State, the Rivers State Government has
announced the establishment of the State Environmental Protection
Agency(RISEPA) and two others including the Rivers State Waste Management
Agency(RISWAMA) and Rivers State Signage Agency.
The three new agencies were
endorsed by the State Executive Council presided over by Governor Chibuike
Amaechi in a meeting on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.
Briefing Government House
Correspondents of the development, Commissioner for Information and
Communications, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari said three administrators ahve been
appointed to oversee the establishement, as well as laying blueprint for the
take off of the new bodies. They include Chief Nemi Adoki who is to
oversee RISEPA, while Mr.Chris Olisa is to oversee the State Signage Agency and
Mr. Ade Adeogun is to oversee the new State Waste Management Agency.
She also disclosed plans by the
State Government to shut all motorparks in Port Harcourt metropolis by the
end of October this year especially for inter-state vehicles.
Semenitari stated that the measure
has become imperative so as to utilize the terminals built by
government at Eleme and Omagwa for inter-state vehicular movement. She
noted that by the end of October,Commissioner for Transport, Hon.George
Tolofari has been directed to enforce compliance.
Speaking on exco approval for the
commncement of State Local School Sports Festival, the Commissioner
said,’’ Exco approved the funding and implementation of the local school sports
festival by the Commissioners of of Sports and Education as committee members,while
Permanent Secretaries are to serve as secretaries…Prizes will e given to
performing schools with a first prize of N2million, second prize
of N1million and a third prize of N500,,000 and a N100,000 for
each participating schools ‘’.
Meanwhile, as the recruitment
of new 13,000 teachers gets to advanced stage, the state government has
hinted of engaging successful candidates who scaled the 160 cut -off in an oral
interview.
Commissioner for Information and
Communication, Mrs Ibim Semenitari gave the hint Wednesday while briefing
newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Meeting,’’ the results were
discussed but the Ministry of Education is still in the process of recruiting.
What has just happened is the first examination and of course there would be
oral interview for those who apssed ‘’.
The Commissioner also said the
government has approved repair works on the collapsed part of
the flyover bridge at Airforce base in Port Harcourt.
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We’ll Drive Tinubu’s Vision in Rivers With Vigour – Fubara …Inaugurates Dualized Ahoada/Omoku Road ….Debunks Rift With RSHA
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he will lead Rivers people to galvanize support for President Bola Tinubu to drive the vision and objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda in the State with vigour.
The governor, who joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, explained that his decision to join the APC was not for personal interest but for the overall benefit of Rivers State.
Fubara disclosed these while inaugurating the extension of the dualized Ahoada/ Omoku Express road in Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
He commended the contracting firm, Julius Berger, for timely delivery of the project, saying the project is a campaign promise fulfilled which will bring economic benefits to the people and tackle issues of insecurity associated with the route.
He said his administration has remained focused in delivering democratic dividends in the state despite facing glaring challenges.
The governor thanked the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas for their continuous support, and urged his supporters to remain steadfast and also support President Tinubu who he said, has demonstrated love to Rivers State as a father.
Fubara denied having rift with the Rivers State House of Assembly, stating that his meeting with the lawmakers was stalled as a result of delay in the agreed meeting to be convened by former Governor Nyesom Wike and other stakeholders for him to meet with the state lawmakers.
“I have made every effort to meet with the Assembly members, but it is not within my leadership to initiate the meeting process.
“The arrangement was for my leader, Wike, and the elders led by Anabraba to call for a meeting with the the lawmakers.
“I’m a gentleman and principled. I can’t go behind to call them when we’ve already agreed. Whoever that tell them that I don’t want to meet with them, or I rejected proposal meant for them isn’t saying the truth,” Fubara said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry Works, Mr Austin Ezekiel-Hart, who gave the project description, said the delivery of the project was a fulfillment of long time dream by the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas.
He said the road was previously a single lane and has now been dualised to 14.6 meters wide, complete with solar-powered streetlights with drainages.
He said the road significantly would reduce travel time between Ahoada and Omoku while improving economic activity in the region.
In his welcome address, Chairman of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, Hon. Chuku Shedrack Ogbogu, described the road as a symbol of unity, oneness, and development, thanking the governor for fulfilling his campaign promises.
On his part, the Managing Director of Julius Berger, Engr. Peer Lusbash, said the project was awarded to his company in 2023 with a completion period of 18 months which was achieved in best quality.
He added that Julius Berger enjoyed a good support from the Fubara administration, and assured to complete all ongoing projects being handled by Julius Berger on specification, especially the Ring Road project which is a legacy project.
Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring good healthcare for the people of Rivers State.
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?Governor Fubara stated this when he played host to the Country Director of UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef and her management team in Port Harcourt, last Tuesday.
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?The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, said he would continue to provide the necessary facilities in order to ensure accessible and good health care for all Rivers people.
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?”We are constructing new zonal hospitals across the State. The Ahoada Zonal hospital will be commissioned in December and others are near completion.
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?”We are grateful to UNICEF for all they have done and believe we can always work together to care for the vulnerable in the society. We appreciate your physical presence, and believe that your staff working remotely, can also do more virtually. We have a capable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, to help foster our relationship, communication and greater collaboration,” he said.
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?The Country Director for UNICEF Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, assured Governor Fubara of UNICEF’s support to the programmes of the State Government. She appealed that health facilities such as the Oxygen Plant at Eleme Local Government Ares and the New Born Care Units be solarized.
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?”Be assured that UNICEF will continue to work and support the programmes here in Rivers State. We have seen the Oxygen Plant at Eleme LGA which has been effective because of the Public Private Partnership. We appeal that the plant be solarized.
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?”I commend your leadership of the State and assure that we are here to support your effort and assure you that you can count on our support and partnership. Rivers State is one of the states we can showcase how things are working so others can learn,” she added.
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