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Group Calls For Kidnapped Doctors’ Release
The African Global Development for Drastic Change a non-governmental organisation and non-political organisation that promotes peace and good governance in Africa,has called for the release of the kidnapped both Dr Isaac Opurum and Dr Aprioku.
Aprioku, an employee of the state owned Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, was kidnapped on Sunday, 10th January, 2016 while leaving church after service.
Opurum, who is the director of community house service in the state Primary Health Management Board, was kidnapped around 3am on Tuesday, 12thJanuary, 2016 at his residence at Iwofe in Obio/Akpor L.G.A, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The NGO said it has drawn the attention of the Federal Government and the Inspector General of Police, Rivers State Government, DSS, Rivers State Commissioner of Police and other security agencies to release the victims from the den of kidnappers.
Both individuals have been peaceful, responsible and law abiding citizen”, it said and called on Egbeke people in Etche to remain peaceful,and pray for the quick release of their son.
“We appeal to security agencies to double up efforts to bring down the spate of kidnappings in the state, it added.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his resolve to remain steadfast in delivering development projects across the state, declaring that political distractions will not derail his administration’s commitment to the people.
The governor gave the assurance last Wednesday, while inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation of major roads within the old Port Harcourt Township, including the Creek Road Market project.
Apparently reacting to the prevailing political atmosphere, Fubara insisted that his priority remains governance and service delivery, not political pressures.
“I have promised our people that no matter the situation, we will not lose focus on governance,” he said.
“They entrusted us with leadership, and the least we owe them is confidence, stability and the assurance that governance will continue strongly.” he added.
Accompanied by Engineer Michel Issa of Setraco Nigeria Limited, Fubara toured several completed and ongoing roadworks, inspecting rehabilitated streets around Moore House before concluding the exercise at the Creek Road Market.
Speaking on the market redevelopment, the governor described the project as central to the revival of the old Port Harcourt township, noting that the modernisation of the facility would restore its lost glory and improve commercial activities in the area.
He explained that the new market was designed to accommodate traders currently operating on the roads, a situation he said contributes to traffic congestion and the rapid deterioration of road infrastructure along Creek Road.
“What are we trying to do? You can see the difficulty in driving through Creek Road because we don’t have proper settlement for marketers,” Fubara said, adding, “If we fix this market, those trading on the streets will move inside.”
According to him, relocating traders into the market will make it easier to properly rehabilitate the roads and preserve their structural integrity, while also enhancing the aesthetics of the township
On the road network, the governor disclosed that the rehabilitation works span from Borokiri through all major streets in the old township, stressing that the approach is holistic and aimed at delivering lasting infrastructure upgrade.
