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RSG Unviels Anti-Flood Measures …Begins Desilting Of Ntanwogba Creek, Others
The Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), has commenced the de-silting of major creeks and canals in Port Harcourt City and Obio Akpor local government areas and its environs to forestall possible flooding in the areas as predicted by the appropriate government agencies.
Accordingly, residents and people engaged in the habit of throwing refuse indiscriminately into the canals and creeks have been warned to desist forthwith or face the full wrath of the relevant sanitation laws.
The Sole Administrator of the agency, Bro. Felix Obuah, who disclosed this while inspecting on-going works at Ntanwogba Creek, Mini-Nwondugba, Mini-Aziri, Mini-Ngwolu and Mini-Ekere canals in the two LGAs, said the initiative was part of Governor Nyesom Wike’s determination to check any impending floods in the state.
The RIWAMA boss lamented that free flow of water in all the canals and creeks has been hampered due to indiscriminate dumping of garbage.
Obuah, who was accompanied on the inspection tour by RIWAMA’s Director of Administration, Mr. Ian Gobo, pointed at a fenced wall which was erected close to the waterway at the GRA, Phase 2 end of Ntanwogba Creek, adding that such was a potential cause of flooding.
“These are typical examples of blocking the drains and preventing the free flow of waters. It is as a result of this kind of act that the governor has mandated that all of these creeks and canals in the state must be cleaned to avoid flooding”, he stated, and expressed satisfaction with the level of work done by the contractors.
The sole administrator added that his agency would demolish all buildings and structures blocking waterways in all the creeks and canals even as he said that those putting up such structures or throwing garbage to block the drains would henceforth be arrested and prosecuted.
Obuah, who is also the state chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), revealed that four swamp buggy vehicles were deployed and now working in each of the creeks and canals, adding that the project has reached advanced stage and could be completed in one month.
He said that the use of the swam buggy became necessary in order to dig up the quantum of garbage buried beneath the canals and creeks, adding that the Wike administration would not compromise standards in executing projects.
Obuah added that the second phase of the project would be the clearing of the excavated silts to provide walkways at both sides of the creeks so as to allow people access to the creeks.
At Mini-Nwondugba in Oroigwe community, where large group of youth were involved in the desilting work, the youth lauded the administration for embarking on the project.
One of the youth leaders, Nyebuchi Worgu Ohuru, who hails from Obio/Akpor, Ward One (Oroigwe), said members of the community were pleased with the project.
“The people of this community are solidly behind the government of Nyesom Wike, and we thank you, Bro. Felix Obuah for your good works.
“The waters are flowing freely now even with the bridge that has collapsed”, he said, but pleaded with RIWAMA to expand the canal to enable the waters flow faster.
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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