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Security Boost Excites RSG, As Investors Return
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L-R: Member of the US Congress, (21th District, Florida), Frederica Wilson, member of the US House of Representatives (18th District, Texas), Sheila Jackson Lee, President Muhammadu Buhari, Leader of the US Congress Delegation, Mr Darrill Issa and another member of the Congress (27th District, Texas), Blake Farentholld, after a meeting with President Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Monday
Efforts by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike-led administration to check crime and other social vices have started yielding fruits as investors have started returning to the state.
The revelation was made by Governor Wike when he played host to the Inspector-General of the Police, Solomon Arase, in Government House, Port Harcourt, yesterday.
The governor further disclosed that, “when your IGR(Internally Generated Revenue) is improving, then you will know that investors are coming back…We are winning the war against crime.”
He lauded security agencies for their effort in the fight against crime
Wike described the visit of the IGP as timely, recalling that before he assumed office on May 29th the state was almost grounded with numerous security challenges ranging from cultism, armed robbery and kidnapping but lauded the police for its effort to restore the state to normalcy.
Wike further said that the team work which the state government and police had displayed has started yielding fruit.
The governor emphasised that as far as his administration was concerned security was a priority since that would restore investors confidence and boost economic activities.
Wike reaffirmed the readiness of his administration to provide the necessary logistics and support to ensure that security agencies achieve maximum results, as he announced financial and moral support to families of any security personnel who loses their loved ones in the course of duty.
To underscore government readiness to fight crime and social vices, the governor disclosed that the state House of Assembly has already amended the anti-kidnapping and cultism laws such that the property of any person found guilty would be confiscated.
Earlier, Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase was full of praises for Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike over the successes recorded so far in curbing crime in the state.
He declared that, “ In the past one month, I have been able to follow the developments in the state, and I can say that we are on course, thought we are not there yet.”
He added that, “ I was actually happy when I heard that you want to contribute to the internal management of security of the state, not only that but in terms of the traffic situation which has become so chaotic due to lots of reconstruction works.”
The Police IG pledged the readiness of the men of Nigeria Police to work hard to ensure that the state was free of crimes and other social vices.
He, however, called on those in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them or face the full wrath of the law, as he reasoned that, “ we cannot continue to live like this because we require good governance, and good governance cannot thrive in a state of insecurity.”
Meanwhile, Governor Wike has announced the sum of N5million for any security personnel who loses his or life and N1million for members of the public who provide vital information to aid security agencies in their work.
Wike, while speaking after the official unveiling of the vehicles the government donated to security agencies at the Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt, said the gesture was to underscore the degree of importance the administration attached to security matters and to boost morale of officers.
The governor handed over 64 patrol vans to both police and joint security teams to beef up security surveillance in the state.
“The most important role of government is to protect lives and property, hence, this administration will not shirk from that responsibility”, he emphasised.
Out of the 64 patrol vehicles, Wike disclosed that 34 would go to the joint patrol, while 30 would be for the police patrol.
He reiterated that there is no excuse to justify crime, hence the quest by the government to fight crime head-on.
He called on security agencies to utilize the vehicles properly.
Wike, however, called on the Federal Government to provide the necessary tools for security agencies to work effectively, since the state and the private sector were only playing a supporting role.
Earlier, Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, while unveiling the vehicles, promised that the police would do all in its powers to restore the state to its status as the Garden City of Nigeria.
Arase challenged the security agencies to use the vehicles to improve the lots of Rivers citizens, while charging them to carry out their duties in a civil manner by not infringing on the rights of the common people.
Rivers State Police Commissioner, Chris Ezike, described the donation as a morale booster, saying, “with the vehicles, response time and confidence will improve and security visibility and public confidence will also improve.”
He commended the gesture of the Wike-led administration for its partnership to boost security, and warned criminal elements to desist from their actions or face the full weight of the law.
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Our Policies Are Geared Towards Protecting Rivers Interest -Fubara
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Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that all the policies and programmes of his administration are tailored towards the protection of interest of Rivers people, especially the youths.
This, he said, is borne out of the importance his administration attaches to youths’ development and empowerment as leaders of tomorrow.
Fubara, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, disclosed this when he received the youths of Emohua Local Government Area under the auspices of “Emohua Youths For SIM” on solidarity visit to Government House, Port Harcourt, last Friday.
He said that his administration has put in place modalities that will boost the livelihoods and well-being of Rivers citizens, which youths of Emohua will also benefit when they materialise.
The governor, who spoke through the Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, pointed out that the recently awarded Elele-Omudiaga-Egbeda-Ubimini-Ikiri-Omoku Road, the ongoing Emohua-Kalabari Road, reinstatement of illegally sacked workers of Emohua Local Government Area and the approval for electrification of the area, are part of deliberate measures to open up the area to make life conducive and more meaningful for the people.
According to him, “Everything about the governor is putting the interest of Rivers State first. He is looking at and taking action on those things that we need to do to restart the wheels of progress in Rivers State.
“There are many things the governor has planned and is already doing that will boost the life and welfare of every citizen of Rivers State, but most importantly the youths.
“Growing up, I learnt that Egbeda is one of the biggest communities in the whole of Ikwerre, and it’s predominantly an agrarian community. They have food in Egbeda, they have food in Ubimini, they have food in Omudiaga and other natural resources. The whole world is tilting to agriculture, and this is the way to go.
“The Elele-Umudioga-Egbeda-Ubimini-Omoku road, when completed, will open up the area for real development. Your food and everything you produce there will now have value, they will no longer be thrown away. In all these, you the youths are going to be the utmost beneficiaries.”
He added, “Same will be applicable to the Emohua-Kalabari Road which will also, trigger development in the area, and you will be the greatest beneficiaries. When the LGA is also electrified, you will be having 24 or 20 hours of electricity, and those things the youths can do with electricity, you can stay at home and create wealth for yourself and children.
“All the totality of what the governor is doing, when they are completed, or even as some are completed now, the youths are going to be utmost beneficiaries.”
While acknowledging that youths are the true leaders of tomorrow and any government that fails to carry them along in the scheme of things is doomed to fail, the governor assured them of his administration’s commitment to always address issues concerning youths and ensure that they are part of his government.
He commended the youths for toeing the path of truth by identifying with his administration, urging them to sustain the tempo and shun evil, as his government will ensure that the trend whereby politicians turn youths to beggars are over.
He said, “Youths are, indeed, the leaders of tomorrow. The time of youth is a very important time. It a time that your parents or whoever is your leader at that time have to make the greatest investment in you. And any Government that decides to only carry the elderly, chiefs aling and abandon the youths is bound to fail,” he asserted.
“But I am happy that Governor Fubara has concentrated his energy on everything that will benefit the society, especially the youths.
“And based on these, I want to thank you for recognising what is good and calling it good, for shunning what is evil, for saying the Governor is standing for you.
“Let me tell you, you are on the right direction. Let me tell you again, Rivers State is the bride of Nigeria. The whole Nigeria is looking at what will happen here. As they look here and see you standing on the path of truth, this is a very important step that you have taken to right all the wrongs of the past, to make Rivers State stand on the tripod of justice, peace and security. That is what we are going to gain through the governor, taking all the wise actions that he has already initiated.
“The projects the governor is embarking on are meant to prepare nets for the youths to fish and put food on their table, hence you should continue to follow him.
“The SIMplified Movement brought upon by the governor will ensure that Rivers youths stop the habit of going to bow down before politicians, pledging loyalty before they can eat.”
Earlier, spokesman for the Emohua Youths for SIM, Comrade Ovamale O. Ovamale, had said that the visit by youths from the 14 political wards in Emohua Local Government Area was to thank the governor for the award of the Elele-Omudiaga-Egbeda-Ubimini-Ikiri-Omoku road, the approval for electrification of the area and reinstatement of sacked workers of Emohua Local Government Council, of which the youths were mostly affected.
According to him, “Siminalayi Fubara of recent has given Emohua Local Government road that links Elele to Omoku, which comprises over four communities in the local government.”
“Emohua Local Government has also been in darkness for eight years. No community in the local government that has light. But, of recent, because of the passion and love the governor has for the people of Emohua, he has approved the electrification of the local government.
“Also, the illegal sack of Emohua Local Government workers, for which the youths were mostly affected and without the approval of the Local Government Service Commission, the governor, in his compassionate nature, has reinstated them, and that is why we said we must come and thank His Excellency”, he said.
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Our Legacy’ll Leave Lasting Impression On Rivers People -Fubara
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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
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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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