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‘Faulty Engineering Tools Responsible For Building Collapse’
The Rivers State Government
has blamed the incessant collapse of buildings and other structures across the country on faulty engineering tools.
Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Mr. Solomon Eyiba, disclosed this recently while declaring open a two-day workshop on “Effective Usage of Engineering Tools for Management and Control of Complex Structures” for directors of works of the 23 local government areas organised by the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission.
Eyiba said that the situation has led to loss of lives and economic activities, stating that the trend must be checked before more damage is done.
He said that the workshop is timely as it would help to improve the construction industry.
In his address, the Acting Chairman of the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission, Engr. Kingston I. Jaja, said that the workshop was intended to update the knowledge of directors of works in the local government system on how to effectively use engineering tools to manage and control complex structures for better production in the system.
“It is worth noting that the management of engineering structures in the country particularly in the local government system is being ignored and this leads to collapse of structure, hence huge loss of capital which affects the economy”, he said.
According to him, the workshop is the geared towards awakening the awareness for effective usage of engineering tools for better management and control of complex structures in the system.
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Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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