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Rivers NUJ Complex To Gulp N364m …Amaechi Performs Groundbreaking Ceremony, Today

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12 years ago

March 19, 2014

The new secretariat building of the Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) would be completed in 44 weeks at the cost of N364million.
The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mrs Ibim Semenitari disclosed this during a special kick-off meeting for the ground breaking ceremony for the new secretariat complex billed to take place at Moscow Road in Port Harcourt, today by 11am.
Briefing journalists after the meeting with stakeholders, the commissioner said “he fund for the project which was not accommodated in the 2011 budget appropriation, was approved in 2012, and with clearance from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BoPP), the fund was ready and would be disbursed to the contractor accordingly”.
The commissioner, who described journalists as integral part of government, said government’s commitment to carry out the project was part of its corporate social responsibility to strengthen its partnership with the media for national growth.
Semeneitari thanked members of the Rivers State Council of the NUJ for their patience and resilience in the course of mapping out modalities for the project, and declared that the building would be befitting the great of Ernest Ikoli.
She pointed out that part of the facilities in the project including the e-library and the resource centre would be open to the public, adding that a memorandum of understanding would be signed between the Rivers State Government and Rivers State Council of NUJ to secure the agreement.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Rivers State Council of the NUJ, Mr Opaka Dokubo, expressed gratitude to the state Governor, Rt Hon Chibuike Amaechi for his concern and support to journalists in the state.
The NUJ chairman said the project would not serve journalists alone but the society in general, and tasked the contractor to show commitment in executing the project.
Meanwhile, the contractor handling the project, Arch Peter Ajiente has assured that the project would be completed and delivered in 44 weeks.
He said the project has a second phase, which is the furnishing, and assured that it would be completed according to specification.
In his remarks, the representative of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BoPP), Mr BatomBari Lezor, said a baseline should be provided for the maintenance of the facilities, and tasked all stakeholders on the monitoring of all on-going projects in Rivers State.
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mohammed Garba, Radio, Television and Theater Workers Union (RATTAWU), and the National President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), Femi Adesina, are expected at the ground breaking ceremony.

Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Otelemaba Dan-Amachree (left) conferring with Deputy Leader of the House, Hon Robison Ewor during the sitting of the House last Monday.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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5 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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5 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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5 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.