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Tam-George Drums Support For Wike …Tasks Staff On Dedication, Hardwork
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike (right), flanked by the Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dabotorudima Adams (middle), and Hon. Ken Chikere at the memorial service of late Chief Robert Chikere at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, Saturday
The Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Dr. Austin Tam-George, has urged the people of the State to work together to resist and defeat the rapacious politics of the former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, who seems to be desperately seeking a third term in office in the state, by using Mr. Dakuku Peterside as his proxy.
In a press statement issued in Port Harcourt to felicitate with the people at Christmas, on behalf of the State Government, Dr. Tam-George reminded the people of Rivers State that despite receiving over 3 trillion Naira in revenue in eight years, the Amaechi government left the most abandoned and uncompleted projects in the history of Rivers State, since 1967.
“The Amaechi administration broke the social contract between the government and the Rivers people. They left a disastrous legacy of rot, corruption, deceit and months of unpaid salaries. To call them a “government” would be a misuse of words. They behaved more like a criminal syndicate,” Dr. Austin Tam-George said.
Dr. George asked the people of the State to put partisan politics aside, and stand solidly in support of Governor Nyesom Wike in order to develop and save the State.
“Governor Nyesom Wike has shown a clear determination to develop the state and deliver service to the people. Governor Wike has achieved more in six months, what the previous administration failed to achieve in six of its eight inglorious years”, Dr. Tam-George said.
The Commissioner particularly urged Mr. Dakuku Peterside to abandon his meangingless quest for power, and support the efforts of the Wike administration to develop the State, and lift the people out of the poverty and depression imposed upon them by the previous administration.
“Mr. Dakuku Peterside was never a serious political candidate. He is like the victim of an identity theft. His image has been taken up by Rotimi Amaechi who wants to return to rape the State yet again. But people of Rivers State will continue to resist and defeat them” the Commissioner maintained.
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Dr. Austin Tam-George, has enjoined management staff of the Ministry to re-double their efforts in the discharge of their duties.
The Commissioner gave the charge in Port Harcourt during his maiden meeting with the Heads of Department shortly on assumption of duty.
He described the Ministry as strategic which would be repositioned to carry out its statutory functions effectively.
According to Dr. Tam-George, the times had changed and required a more robust and realitic approach in the dissemination of information on government policies, programmes and activities.
He stated that the present administration, under Chief Nyesom Wike, has redefined governance and restored confidence in public administration, adding that the administration had achieved so much in so short a period, particularly in the provision of municipal infrastructure within the state capital and immediate environs.
Dr. Tam-George, who stressed that the task ahead is enormous, said there is bound to be a new approach in the interaction between government and the people.
In their responses, the Directors pledged to identify with his vision and aspirations for the ministry and the state at large.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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