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Chief Of Staff Presents Xmas Gifts To Women, Youths
Over 1,000 women and
youths from the various Wards of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have been presented with gifts items including foods, salt, wrappers and cash by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt, Chief Tony Okocha to mark his birthday.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony at the Rumuigbo ultra-modern town hall, Okocha said the women and youths were drawn from various wards in the area to benefit from the gesture irrespective of political parties atiliation.
Okocha said that the gesture, which is to mark his birthday and official commissioning of Rumuigbo town hall was to identify with the needy including widows and youths, at this period of Christmas.
Okocha advised the youths of Obio/Akpor not to allow themselves to be used as thugs in the forthcoming elections in the state, saying the future of the country and the state in particular belong to the youths.
He charged the people of the area to vote for credible candidates that will give them quality leadership, and not those that would make them sleep with their eyes opens noting that with the APC governorship candidate, Hon. Peterside, the people of Obio/Akpor have no option than to vote for the APC in the 2015 election.
Chief Okocha thanked the APC governorship candidate, Hon. Dakuku Peterside for honouring the invitation of Rumuigbo people to commission the Ultra-modern town hall built by the leaders and people of Rumuigbo, adding that the vision to build the complex was made real through the support of APC government under the leadership of Governor Rotimi Amaechi in Rivers State.
Commissioning the town hall Complex, the APC candidate, Rivers State Hon. Dakuku Peterside lauded the people of the area for founding him worthy to commission the project and promised to improve developments in the area, if he is voted as Governor of the State in 2015.
Enoch Epelle
Rivers
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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