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Rural Electrification: We’ll Connect All Villages -Amaechi
Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon Chibuike Amaechi says his administration will ensure all villages in the state are provided with electricity before the end of his administration next year.
He gave the assurance at the thanksgiving service, commissioning of rural electricity project and award of title to chairperson of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Council, Hon Maureen Tamuno as ‘Se Ibelemabo 1’ of Ogu/Bolo at Ogu Town by the Ogu/Bolo Council of Chiefs at the weekend.
Amaechi said the rural electrification project is now being executed through the different councils to fast track the process, as he ordered chairmen of councils to ensure all hamlets are connected before the end of the administration.
In his words, “We hope that our rural electrification project, which we are now doing through council chairmen, can reach every village before we leave. Council chairmen, I continue to warn, we want to light up every village before we go, so they have no excuse. If you do, I reimburse you. We will want to have power in our rural communities’’.
Amaechi was full of praises for Dame Tamuno for completing over 11.8 kilometres rural power project, and donated N50million to aid her in reaching out to other communities in the area.
The governor submitted that the award being conferred on Dame Tamuno was a testament of her good works, as he described her as a great daughter and good citizen of the state.
He, however, tasked her to ensure that the local government is won by All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming elections, stressing that, “she has one responsibility, and that responsibility is to deliver this local government to APC.’’
The Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), who described APC as a wild fire sweeping through the country, urged the people to join in order not to be left behind in the scheme of things.
While listing his achievements so far in the area, he stated that the abandoned Rufus Ada-George Ring Road was revitalized and completed, including the Bolo Bridge, while promising to complete and furnish the 300 Model Primary Schools across the state before the end of the year.
In her remarks, Dame Maureen Tamuno thanked the governor for the leadership insight she has received from him, which spurred her to complete the electrification project.
She also thanked the Ogu/Bolo people, the legislative and chiefs councils for harmoniously working in transforming the area.
Earlier, Chairman of the occasion, High Chief Jonah Tamuno said the people of the area were proud to be associated with the chairperson of the council, as he described Dame Tamuno as a shining star and biblical Esther of her time.
Among the projects which earned the council chairperson the honour, according to Chief Tamuno, include provision of water treatment plant at Ele Town, completion of concrete ring road, Olobulo Market, landing jetty and access in Ogu Town, amongst others.
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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