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Polls: IG Redeploys Six DIGs, Others; Rivers Gets New CP …As Police Warn Trouble Makers In Rivers
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, has redeployed six DIGs from the Force Headquarters to take charge of Zonal Commands for the general elections.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Force Spokesman, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, yesterday in Abuja.
The I-G also redeployed five Zonal AIGs.
The affected DIGs are: Dan’Azumi Doma, who is the Coordinator for the South-East Zone, Mamman Tsafe, South-South, Hashimu Argungun, South-West and Christopher Katso, North- West.
Others are: Adeola Adeniji, North-Central and Kalafite Adeyemi, Assistant Coordinator, South- West Zone.
In the category of the AIGs are: Hilary Okpara, Coordinator, North-East, Bala Nasarawa, Assistant Coordinator, North-Central and Adisa Bolanta, Assistant Coordinator, North-West.
Others are: Usman Gwary, Federal Operations (FEDOPS), Abuja, and Mark Idakwo, Zone 9, Umuahia.
Also, the I-G redeployed six commissioners of police.
They are: Hosea Karma, who now takes charge of Rivers Command, Adamu Mohammed, Anambra, Dan Bature,Enugu,Usman Abdullahi, Katsina, Jimoh Ozi-Obeh, Benue and Hyacinth Dagala, Department of Operations (DOPs), FHQ Abuja.
The I-G said the redeployment was to further reposition the force for a successful conduct of the general elections
He charged them to exhibit the highest level of personal and professional conduct in the discharge of their duties.
Elections: Police Warn Trouble Makers in Rivers
Show Readiness To Tame Lawlessness
Meanwhile, as Nigerians vote for candidates of their choice in the presidential and National Assembly elections tomorrow, the Rivers State, Police Command has warned trouble makers who may want to undermine the process of the elections to steer clear or be ready to face the full force of the law.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Ahmad Muhammad stated this in an interview with The Tide on the preparedness of the police and other security agencies in the Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections across the state.
According to him, the police are fully ready for the elections across the state, adding that measures have been put in place to ensure violence free and fair elections in the state.
Muhammad used the opportunity to call on voters across the state to conduct themselves in an orderly manner, noting that the police have been deployed to all the local government areas of the state for peaceful elections.
The state police image maker, however refused to tell our correspondent the number of policemen deployed across the state for the exercise.
Our correspondent reports that in Etche, Omuma, Ikwerre and Ahoada Local Government Areas of the state, heavily armed policemen and other security operatives were seen at strategic places in readiness for the elections.
A prospective voter in Etche Local Government who pleaded anonymity called on the police to beef-up security in the area, adding that the security situation in the area was deteriorating everyday.
He warned that voters may not be willing to come out to cast their votes except the security situation improved.
Another women, who also does not want her name in print said people were ready to exercise their franchise but urged the state commissioner of police and the commander, Amphibious Brigade, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt to come to the aid of the people and restore security in the area.
In the meantime, the Rivers State Police Command yesterday embarked on a road show to display its readiness to ensure peaceful and violence-free presidential and National Assembly election in the state on Saturday.
The police high command in the state, during the show of force, had on display various types of armoured personnel carriers (APCs) patrol vans and trucks as well as short and long-range weapons.
The police, which began the procession from the state command headquarters, Moscow Road, went through Azikiwe Road to Port Harcourt Aba Expressway before returning to the police headquarters.
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Our Legacy’ll Leave Lasting Impression On Rivers People -Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that his administration will collaborate and continue to consult widely in delivering a liberated State experiencing enduring peace.
Fubara said, in doing so, he would not operate as a dictator but as a member of a team that has the best interest of the State at heart and determined to leave a lasting legacy that can be celebrated.
The governor spoke during the formal presentation of Certificate of Recognition and Staff of Office to the Amanyanabo of Okochiri Kingdom, King Ateke Michael Tom, as first class tradition ruler, at Government House in Port Harcourt, yesterday.
Fubara stated that, during the Sixth State Executive Council meeting, N80.8billion was approved with 50 percent contract value paid already as the Government awarded the construction of the Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Road.
He said the project will be funded from the savings from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to underscore his administration’s prudence without also borrowing to complete the project.
“We are at a crossroad in our State where we all need to stand for what is right. It happens once in a life time. So, for now, be one of those people that will be in the course to liberate and free our dear State.
“And I know strongly that having the support of a peace-loving Amanyanabo of Okochiri Kingdom, having the support of the wonderful Council of Chiefs, having the support of the great people of Rivers State, we will bring peace in our State. We will do those things that are right to develop our State.
“We will continue to consult. We will not act as dictators. We will act as people who know that one day, we will leave, and when we leave, the way we have acted will speak for us. We will not force people to talk good about us. Our legacy will be a signature for how we led”, the governor said.
Fubara explained that he acted within the ambit of the law to upgrade the traditional stool upon which King Ateke Tom sits in recognition of his efforts in promoting peace in Okrika, and indeed, the State, and urged him to continue to do justice to everyone.
In his speech, Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon Charles Amadi, congratulated King Ateke Tom for being formally presented with the Certificate of Recognition and Staff of Office as first class traditional ruler.
Also speaking, former Transport Minister, Chief Abiye Sekibo, thanked the governor for fulfilling his promise of upgrading the traditional stool of Okochiri Kingdom, and pledged the support of Kirike Se people to his administration.
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We’re Determined To Leave Legacy Of Quality Education -Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has promised to give the best attention to the education sector so that standard and quality learning will never be compromised in the State.
The governor emphasised that in achieving such legacy, schools in the State will be driven with a curriculum that will equip school-aged children to become competitive, innovative and self-reliant.
Governor Fubara made the assertion while inaugurating the Governing Council of Rivers State University at Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
He said: “There is a lot of noise everywhere: people asking what we are doing; that we are not focused, and that we don’t have direction.
”But I want to tell the world that we are focused and aware that we cannot grow if our energies are not channeled to education. Not just education, but purposeful education.
”Education that is creative. Education that gives you independence. We have left the era in the world when you speak too much grammar. We are in such times when it is what you can do with your hands.
”Our purpose for education is that we should bring back our academic programmes to where, at the end of your studies, you don’t need a job but you create jobs. When one creates a job, you automatically employ others. That is what I want this council to see as their task.”
Governor Fubara noted the non-existence of public secondary schools for the male child in the Diobu axis of Port Harcourt.
He said such negligence leaves children in that area who have completed primary education, and whose parents cannot afford sending them to far away secondary schools, to roam the streets, and therefore becoming willing tools for criminality.
Governor Fubara assured that such fundamental problem will be addressed by his administration as a measure to curb the negative impression associated with Diobu axis of Port Harcourt.
The governor said he trusts in the capacity of the members of the Governing Council of Rivers State University to bring about positive change in the institution while also contributing their quota to improving the general education standard in the State.
”I charge you, not just in terms of administering the affairs of the university, but let us add something different from the normal things that we already have to see new things.”
In her response, on behalf of the other members, the Pro-Chancellor of the Governing Council of Rivers State University, Justice Mary Odili (rtd), thanked the governor for finding them worthy to serve in such capacity.
Justice Odili assured they will work assiduously as a team to solve the problems that agitate the mind of the governor and ensure their contributions form part of the legacy that will be bequeathed by his administration.
The members included Justice Mary Odili (rtd) as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council with Barrister Mela Oforibika and Chukwuma Chinwo, Esq.
Others were Adata Bio-Briggs, Esq., Dr. Jonathan Nimi Hart, Ngo Martins-Yellowe, Dr. Nancy Nwankwo, Dr. Igoni William-Park, and Mr. Ogbugbu Barisua.
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Fubara, Others Eulogise Rivers First Lady’s Mother
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, and key stakeholders of the State on Wednesday paid glowing tributes at the Service of Songs held in honour of late Mrs Adeline Jaja, mother of the wife of the Governor, Lady Valerie Fubara, at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Mile 1, Diobu, Port Harcourt.
Speaking at the event, Governor Fubara described his late mother-in-law as a great and visionary woman who lived on truth and conviction in what she believes.
“Mama was a great woman. She wasn’t a materialistic person. When she believes in you, she’ll be all out for you. She stood for me. I feel pained that, like my own mother, she left at this moment.
”Mama believed so much in God, and the wonders of God. I thank everyone, particularly the Church. On behalf of the bereaved family, we will support the Church to immortalise her name,” the Governor said.
In his homily, Vicar of the Church, Ven. A. A. Ijon-Ama, who spoke on the gains of death, said physical departure from earth was not an ultimate end but an opening for higher and permanent gain and perfection.
He pointed out that when a man has a good relationship with God, he stands to gain more in death.
Ven. Ijon-Ama described late Mrs. Adeline Jaja as a devout Christian, who exuded deep sense of hospitality, and endowed with accommodating spirit, noting that she will be greatly missed by all.
The Vicar, who prayed for the repose of the soul of Mrs Adeline Jaja, also solicited for Divine fortitude for the family to bear the great loss, and called for the immortalisation of the deceased to keep her good legacies alive.
Some family members, who spoke at the Service of Songs, extolled the virtues of the deceased, describing her as “a great community leader, counsellor, peace maker, and caring mother, who provided for the needy, and participated actively in Church activities.
Highlights of the event were special prayers for the bereaved family, conducted by the Anglican Bishop of Evo Diocese, Rt. Rev. Innocent Ordu; remarks by key family members, choir ministration, among others.
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