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Epileptic Power Supply Paralyses FESTAC Town

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Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo , in a handshake with the National President, Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Arc. Tonye Oliver Braide, during a courtesy visit to Government House, Port Harcourt, recently

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo , in a handshake with the National President, Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Arc. Tonye Oliver Braide, during a courtesy visit to Government House, Port Harcourt, recently

Some residents and
business operators in FESTAC Town in Lagos on Thursday expressed worry on the epileptic power supply to the area by Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDP).
They alleged that the poor power supply had paralyzed their domestic and commercial activities.
The consumers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews, said the situation had brought untold hardship to the entire community.
Mrs Josephine Okoro, who manages a business centre, said the epileptic power supply coupled with scarcity of petrol in the area had thrown her out of business.
“We have been experiencing power outage in FESTAC town for more than two months.
“The most unfortunate thing is that EKEDP used to restore electricity supply in the middle of the night when it is of no use to my business.
“The scarcity of petrol has compounded the situation. I am always idle because I don’t have electricity to operate.
“Currently, I cannot afford two meals a day because EKEDP has rendered me jobless.
“I am appealing to the distribution company to restore power so that life can bubble again,” she said.
Mr Jide Johnson, a resident of 23 Road, accused the company of being insensitive to the genuine complaints of consumers.
Johnson said that the bills they received every month were outrageous in spite of the epileptic power supply to the community.
“We have complained to the head office of EKEDP on many occasions, but nothing has been done about it,’’ he alleged.
According to him, the poor power supply had crippled their businesses, making artisans in the community to take to commercial motorcycle business.
Mrs Jacob Ipadeola, a landlord at 22 Road, said that the residents subscribed to the installation of pre-paid meters, but only few consumers were lucky to have them.
“Since 2012 and 2013, when some houses were given free pre-paid meters, other houses have been under the bondage of estimated billing which has resulted to ‘crazy billing.
“This extortion is unacceptable to the community, especially when EKEDP refuses to use meter for billings,’’ he said.
Ipadeola, therefore, appealed to the management of the company to improve electricity supply to the community and also provide pre-paid meters.
Mr Godwin Idemudia, the spokesman for EKEDP, told NAN that the company was doing everything possible to improve power supply in the town.
Idemudia said the drop in supply to some of the areas was as a result of drop in the supply from the national grid and subsequent bulk energy load to the company.
He said the situation was usually beyond the company.
Idemudia appealed to both residents and business operators to remain calm, saying power supply would improve whenever there was increased allocation to the company.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.
This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”
She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.
As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.
A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.
Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.
The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.
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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.
On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.
Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.
It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.
The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.
Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.
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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.
The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.
According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.
The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.
It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.
The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.
Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.
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