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Rivers Celebrates Eminent Persons Morrow, In PH
Counsel to sacked workers of non-consolidated Banks of Nigeria, Mr Emenike Azubuike (R), briefing newsmen after hearing of the case at National Industrial Court in Enugu recently.
Nigeria’s famed Garden City, Port Harcourt goes agog tomorrow, as the Government and People of Rivers State assemble to celebrate, success, in leadership, Industry the Law, Academics, Sports, Womanhood and indeed Politics among other endeavours.
The occasion is the formal presentation of the much expected book, ‘Eminent Persons of Rivers State’, a compendium of best and brightest of Nigeria’s oil industry capital; and seat of South-South Political Power.
The work, a best-seller by the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Publishers of The Tide Group of Newspapers, contains a comprehensive compilation of not only history makers, rare political achievers and leaders, it also profiles what can pass as the most comprehensive who is who, project ever in Rivers State.
A statement in Port Harcourt, yesterday, signed by the General Manager of the Corporation, Mr. Celestine Ogolo said the event which is billed to hold at the Ministry of Justice Auditorium in the morning, shall have the state Governor, and Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as Special Guest of Honour while, the Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt Sir Tonye Okocha is to chair the occasion.
Rivers State Commissioner of Information and Communication, Mrs Ibim Semenitari is Chief Host, Chairman, Greater Port Harcourt Development Board, Mr. Tonye Cole is Guest of Honour, while the Book Reviewer is Prof Steve Okodudu of the University of Port Harcourt.
Chairperson of the Planning Committee and Director, Publication of the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Mr. Juliet Njiowhor, in an interview with reporters yesterday described as bewildering, public response to the ‘Eminent Persons of Rivers State project, even before the public presentation tomorrow.
As at the last count, she said 588 subscribers have placed orders for copies of the work and thanked the Rivers state government and other stakeholders for the support.
Mrs Njiowhor enjoined scholars of evolution of Rivers history and politics, Professional bodies, youth organizations, Civil Society groups, the mass media and indeed the general public to attend.
Highlight of tomorrow’s event is the official unveiling of the ‘Eminent Persons of Rivers State’ by Governor Amaechi.
Soye Wilson Jamabo
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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