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Kattey Reconciles Amaechi, Omehia
Archbishop of Niger Delta Province and Bishop of Niger Delta
North, Most Rev.Ignatius Kattey yesterday ended the political turmoil between
gubernatorial candidate of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in 2011
elections, Sir. Celestine Omehia and Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon.
Chibuike Amaechi.
Bishop Kattey during the thanksgiving service in honour
of the new President of Nigeria Bar
Association (NBA), Okey Wali, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), urged Omehia
and Amaechi to embrace and shake hands, ending over six years of political
differences.
The Anglican bishop, who conducted the reconciliation in the
glare of the congregation at Anglican Church of Pentecost, Rumuoalagu, charged
them to throw personal differences overboard and see themselves as brothers
before God.
He said, “today, I charge two of you, Amaechi and Omehia, to
see yourselves as brothers, forgive each other and reconcile before God.’’
Kattey during his sermon charged Governor Amaechi to ensure
that all ongoing projects in the state were completed before leaving office,
including the Monorail.
He stated that there was need for government to give closer
attention to bad roads leading to Eleme as over 200 companies are abode in the
local government are.
The Anglican priest while condemning the killing of
Christians in the North by Islamic fundamental group, Boko Haram, urged Amaechi
to use his position as chairman of governor forum to bring lasting peace in
that part of the country.
On his part, Governor Amaechi said he has no choice but to
reconcile with Omehia.
His words,”I have no choice reconciling with Celestine
Omehia, I became Governor by the Grace of God and I have been told by the
church priests that worship with me if I refuse reconciliation that is the day
I will begin to fall. The church priests also told me that, what you get by
prayer, you sustain by prayer’’.
He continued,”If God has not impacted in your life, God has
impacted in my life, even one of the Psalms today said. You should seek the
face of God in prayer, but if God has not answered you then, you have to pray
very well.’’
Amaechi congratulated Barrister Wali on his election as
President of NBA, and assured him of continuous support from the state
government.
He assured that his administration will complete the
Monorail Project before 2014, adding that the state government has completed
all internal roads in Port Harcourt Township.
The Rivers State governor revealed that about N7billion has
been earmarked to maintain all roads in the D-Line, Diobu and Borokiri axis of
the city.
“I have one interest and that is the interest of the Rivers
people, they have to be patient with us and we assure them of putting things
right. ‘’
The governor also revealed plans to set up an Economic
Development Agency by 2013, that would give loans to Rivers State indigenes, to
invest and create employment opportunities for the unemployed in the state.
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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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