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Amaechi Seeks Two Federating Units, Power Devolution
Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has urged the National Assembly to put forward a structure of two federating units only, between the states and the Federal Government at the centre in the ongoing constitutional review
Speaking when members of the House of Representatives Committee on Youth and Social Development led by Hon. Kamil Akinlabi Mudashiru visited him in Government House, last Friday, in Port Harcourt, he said, “there are only two federating units in most countries in the world …. In Germany, there are two federating units. In America, there are local governments but there are only two federating units, the states and the federal government. The local counties (or what we call councils) are not part of the federating unit. So I want to urge the National Assembly to disregard this talk of autonomy for Local Government Councils that would make the Councils one of the federating units. We will not support it. Governors will not support. “
On financial autonomy for the state legislature, Amaechi, who is also the Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum(NGF) said governors and the legislature should meet and discuss how much money the States gets and how much both the legislature and the judiciary could get, so that the executive could still perform its functions and responsibilities.
He pointed out that the state governments’ bid to support the country’s democracy should be strengthened by allowing state governors have concurrent powers in some areas. He said
“What we are saying is that we should be allowed to have concurrent powers in those areas that the states should and can function. Anywhere there is a national interest then, the National Assembly can always make an overriding law that all states must comply with”.
“The Federal Government is making the state governors not to keep to their responsibilities to their states. We are carrying too many responsibilities that belong to the federal government. Like for instance, it is not our state responsibility to take care of the NYSC but I would renovate the current NYSC camp and build more hostels. This is not my responsibility or that of any State governor. It is the responsibility of the federal government,” he added
Earlier, Chairman of the House Committee on Youth and Social Development Hon. Kamil Akinlabi Mudashiru, said they were in the state to see the State NYSC Camp and thanked the Rivers State Governor for meeting the needs of serving Youth Corps members in the state.
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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