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‘Rivers Courts Dispose 8,888 Cases In 2012’
The Rivers State Judiciary says a total of 8,888 cases were disposed in 2012.
The state Chief Judge, Justice Iche N. Ndu disclosed this in an address at a special court session held to mark the opening ceremony of 2012/2013 legal year at new High Court auditorium in Port Harcourt, last Friday.
Justice Ndu said a total of 16891 cases were brought forward on 1/112; 11,63 are cases filed between 1/1/12 and 31/12/2, while a total 18,907 are cases pending in various courts in the state including the customary courts as at 31/12/2012.
According to him, the statistics shows that “our judges, magistrates and judges of the customary courts have been working hard noting that despite their hard work the number of cases field in courts are still on the increase.
The state chief judge state4d that the state judiciary at all levels have introduced new rules of court aimed at achieving speedy hearing of cases in the courts adding that the main muscle of the rules is the “front loading” requirement.
He however, said the secondary effect of front loading in our courts is now the piling up of judgements and rulings for the judges adding that the pressure is so much now that some have between 20 and 40 judgements/rulings reserved for delivering each time.
Justice Ndu averred that the state judiciary have eleven judicial divisions namely Port Harcourt, Degema, Ahoada, Bori and Okeln. Others are Nchia Isiokpo, Omuku, Okirika, Oyigbo and Saakpenwa.
He listed that construction of an ultra-modern customary court of Appeal ceremonial court hall at Rumuogba, fencing of court premises at Saakpenwa and Degema as some capital projects completed in 2012, while the construction of an ultra modern two storey administration building at Rumuogba and construction of three 5-bedroom judges’ guplexes at GRA, Oromenizimgbu in Port Harcourt as some on-going projects embarked upon by his administration.
Justice Ndu commended the leadership of the executive and legislative arm in the state for their tremendous support to the judiciary.
In their separate speeches the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon Worgu Boms, president, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Okey Wali(SAN), OCJ Okocha leader of senior advocates of Nigeria Rivers State and chairman NBA Port Harcourt branch, Lawrence Okojaja lauded the leadership of the state chief judge noting that the state judiciary is among the best I the country especially in the areas of infrastructure development.
They urged members of the legal profession to shun all forms of corruption noting that corruption has become a threat to the profession.
They used the opportunity to call both the Bar and the Bench to close ranks and work for the dispensation of justice in the society adding that the importance of the legal year ceremony would be a mere ritual if the judges magistrates and lawyers are not faithful in their responsibilities.
Amadi Akujiobi
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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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