Rivers

Highlight Dangers Of Cultism, RSG Charges NOA

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9 years ago

August 12, 2015

Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon. Emeka Woke (2nd left), in a handshake with Chairman, National Youth Council, Rivers State chapter, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe, while the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Sir Clifford N. Walter (3rd left) and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth Development, Mrs. Clara Tam Nmebe watch, at a public function in Port Harcourt, recently.

Mr Amos Kelsius, The
Rivers State Coordinator, State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) of the European Union, Mr. Amos Kelsius yesterday said 2,500 youth would be employed through the project.
Kelsius told newsmen in Abuja that the youth were expected to be employed in the informal sector in the state.
He said they would be trained in welding, fabrication, electronic and fashion designing and other skills.
Our Correspondent reports that the SEEFOR is a project being funded through an EU 80 million Euro support programme in collaboration with the World Bank.
The project is being implemented by the National Planning Commission in four pilot states in the Niger-Delta mainly Bayelsa, Delta, Edo and Rivers.
Kelsius said that no fewer than 800 jobs had been generated for the youth in the state, adding that more youth would benefit from the project by the last quarter of the year.
“A lot of youth have been given employment through our Public Works Programme and technical and vocational schools owned by government in the state have also received a boost.
“We have built the capacity of instructors in those schools; we have provided them with instruction materials, and are trying to improve the capacity of students as well.
“ The momentum to reform the public funds is also on going and we are doing some reforms in budgeting under the project,’’ he said.
On the payment of counterpart funding, he said that Rivers State Government had complied with the funding in implementing the project.
He said that the benefiting states were expected to pay N150 million per annum for a period of five years.
“We contributed N150 million in 2014 and we are planning to pay this year.’’
Kelsiu, however, said that the state was facing some challenges in implementing the public work component of the project, noting that the state experienced delay in safety issues.
The coordinator also said that the state had faced challenges in the management of the youth and their expectations.
In addition to close marking the youth, he said they needed to close mark the contractors to achieve success in the project.
“The tax implementation is the greatest area we are having challenges in public works but we have devised strategies to handle the challenge,’’ he said.
The coordinator said that the project had enhanced the opportunities for employment and access to socio-economic services in the state.
He said that the project had also improved the expenditure management in the state and exposed the trainees to the possibility of getting jobs in the formal sector.
“There is possibility for the trainees to get jobs in formal sectors as some construction companies have already indicated interest in employing them.
“We will further train them so that they can be relevant in other sectors of the economy apart from the construction sector,’’ Kelsius said.

Rivers

IYC Demands Apology Over Arrest Of Soboma Jackrich

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1 day ago

April 18, 2024

The Tide

The Elders Council of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has demanded for an apology from the security agencies over the recent invasion of the residence of Ambassador Soboma Jackrich where two of his aides were killed.
The council said this in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
Signed by Elder Afonya Horsefall, Chairman Ijaw Youth Elders Council, KalabariSekpangi, said the military, by the invasion has trampled on the inalienable rights of its leader.
According to the organisation, “the wanton destruction of his property and the killing of aides is repugnant to natural justice and must be restituted.
It stressed the need for the security agencies to be professional in their approach to security, adding that every action of the security agencies must be within the ambit of the law.
The group described Ambassador Soboma Jackrich as a prominent Ijaw leader who has contributed immensely towards the development of the Niger Delta and the relative peace in the region.
The IYC also called on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Siminalayi Fubara to come to the aide of the Niger Delta people by ensuring security and development in the region.

By: John Bibor

Rivers

Fubara Has Demystified Governance-Elder Statesman

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1 day ago

April 18, 2024

The Tide

As Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration is set to mark itsone year anniversary, an elder statesman, Sir Fubara Hart, says governance in Rivers State under the governor has been demystified.
Hart, two-time House of Representatives aspirant, therefore, called on Rivers people to rally round the Governor in show of support to achieve the desired objective.
Hart, in an interview in Port Harcourt, said under Governor Fubara, infrastructural development and human capital development are given .maximum attention they deserve for the wellbeing of the citizenry.
He said available evidences abound in the State, judging from the thanksgiving rallies organised by the Simplified Movement, saying it is a strong indication that Rivers people are pleased with the wave of development in the State.
He noted that the spread of projects across the nooks and crannies of the State, unlike in the past, has endeared the Governor to the people who are celebrating him.
Hart said under Governor Fubara, Rivers, people can feel a sense of belonging, as governance is being given a human face through the distribution of social amenities across the board.
He maintained that it would be appropriate to support Governor Fubara, rather than distracting him, saying Governor Fubara has shown his determination to change the fortunes of the people, especially the unreached, among the populace .
“In the past, it wasn’t like this, a scenario where one man divided and cornered the wealth of the people is over. Rivers people are pleased, being carried along and being allowed to contribute to the growth of the State.
The multi-billion naira Port Harcourt Ring Road; Trans-Kalabari road project; the low cost housing units; Songhai farm rehabilitation; and job creation can be described as the monumental achievements Governor Fubara has recorded.
“Gone are the days projects are sited in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area alone. Rivers people can now see projects in all parts of the State. We appeal to detractors to allow Governor Fubara serve his people, give him maximum cooperation as it was given to Wike and others who had ruled the State. Others ruled for eight years, so nothing will stop our own.
Governor Fubara is one of the best things that has happened to Rivers State, as his peaceful disposition, accessibility and open-door policy are hallmark of leadership. He came for Rivers people, as seen in his actions and conduct. Anyone fighting him is an enemy of Rivers people and should be jettisoned,” he said.
Hart said the former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili was right by endorsing Governor Fubara as the political leader of the State as provided in the PDP Constitution.
The PDP meant well by enshrining it in his Constitution, which the All Progressives Congress (APC) borrowed to implement.
The elderstatesman, therefore, appealed to all PDP members to respect the party’s Constitution as it is supreme.
He urged the 27 lawmakers led by Hon Martin Amaewhule to know that they are no longer lawmakers in the eyes of the law as any law made by them cannot stand.
While urging them to desist from being used by one selfish politician to destablise the peace existing in the State, Hart pleaded with the Governor to remember Bonny Local Government Area in the award of road projects, as Bonny internal roads are begging for attention.

Rivers

Monarch Lauds Fubara Over Solicitor-General’s Appointment

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1 day ago

April 18, 2024

The Tide

The Eze Oha Evo III of Evo Kingdom, King Leslie Eke, has praised the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara over the appointment of Mrs Ibiwari Charity Clapton-Ogolo as Permanent Secretary and Solicitor- General of the State.
Eke said this at a press briefing to mark his birthday at his palace in Woji in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
He said Clapton-Ogolo being a seasoned lawyer will do as expected in an attempt to project and defend the interest of the people.
According to him, such opportunity will also reduce the work-load on the office of the Attorney -General of the State.
The traditional ruler also said the appointment will aid in prompt delivery of justice in the State.
The appointment, he noted, has further demonstrated the Governor’s strength in governance of the State and not weakness as argued in some quarters.
He said those who are not in tune with the modern ways of governance will always be at the sea at each step taken by Governor Fubara.
The Governor, he further explained, is full of wisdom and is prepared to better the lots of Rivers people.
“I am at home with the Governor’s leadership style. He is calculative and he always hits the nail on the head. Well, people are free to say anything they like, but for me, the Governor is a goal getter”, he said.
He re-emphasised the intention of the entire Evo Kingdom’s undiluted support for the present administration as he prayed God to continue to guide and direct the Governor aright in order to enable him deliver credibly on the mandate given him.
It would be recalled that the State has for some time operated with only the office of the Attorney-General of the State until the recent appointment of the Permanent Secretary and Solicitor-General of State by Governor Fubara.

By: King Onunwor