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Mark Urges Politicians To Avoid Unguarded Utterances
The Senate President, David Mark, yesterday urged politicians to guard against utterances, actions and inactions capable of overheating the polity in 2014.
Mark made the plea in a New Year message issued in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan.
In it, he advised politicians to respect the rule of law at all times and uphold the fundamental rights of other citizens as enshrined in the Constitution.
“For me, I crave for a country where every citizen is a stakeholder, where there is justice, peace, equal opportunities and where no one is oppressed or marginalised.
“Since we got it right in 1999, we must not in any way do anything that would take the nation back to the dark days again.
“After all, God did not make mistake in keeping us together”, the statement said.
It commended Nigerians for their perseverance, resilience and total commitment to the ideals of nationhood in spite of the daunting challenges facing the nation.
It also praised the `indomitable’ spirit of the citizens and urged them to continue to work assiduously for the peace and unity of the country.
“I do not know of any other country that is so blessed with human and natural resources.
“All we need do, therefore, is to honestly harness these resources for the good of all.”
It contended that the challenges facing the nation were surmountable because other developed nations at various times overcame similar difficulties to evolve into greatness.
“The only difference is that the people resolved to identify the problem and proffered a common solution.
“This is what we need in our own case, to reason together like one people and to solve our problems like one people”, it added.
The message assured that the National Assembly would continue to focus on legislative actions geared toward promoting the welfare and interest of Nigerians.
It pledged sustained cooperation of the legislature with other arms of government to ensure speedy passage of the 2014 Appropriation Act.
On his part, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu urged Nigerians to pray for the nation and demonstrate the highest sense of patriotism in the New Year.
Ekweremadu also made the call in a New Year message issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Uche Anichukwu.
The message said that prayers and patriotism were essential ingredients in the efforts to strengthen democracy, peace and development.
According to the message, 2014 is going to be an important year as the nation prepares for the 2015 general elections.
“This is one significant event in the nation’s life, especially the efforts to consolidate our democracy.”
It urged politicians to place the common good and national interest above every personal, ethno-religious and sectional interests to avoid overheating the polity.
It added that the National Assembly would ensure the speedy conclusion of the ongoing constitution amendment in 2014 and also review the Electoral Act 2010.
The message said the reform of the electoral process was aimed at addressing the loopholes in the Electoral Act to ensure smooth general elections in 2015 and beyond.
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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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