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RSG Plans New Ring Road In Bonny …As Agency Begins Road Repairs In PH

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The Rivers State Government has said that it plans to embark on a ring road project that would link Bonny and other riverine communities in the state.
Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, stated this in Bonny while addressing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders during an official visit to the Island.
She noted that the project which will cut across other riverine local government areas in the state would enhance accessibility of rural communities and check criminal activities along the waterways.
The deputy governor said that government has concluded arrangements to commence the renovation of Bonny National College while internal roads and Bonny Jetty are receiving urgent attention.
On empowerment, Banigo recalled that recently the state government, through the state Micro-Finance Agency released the first set of loans to some women and youth in the state, assuring that more people would benefit in due course.
She lauded the leadership of the PDP in Bonny Local Government Area for keeping the party together and the good people of Bonny for maintaining peaceful coexistence while soliciting their unalloyed support for the state government to enable it deliver on its promises.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Rodaford LongJohn, thanked the deputy governor for the visit, coming on the heels of the forthcoming re-run election in the state.
LongJohn noted that the visit has boosted the confidence of PDP members and enhanced the chances of the party to win all the seats being contested for in the area.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Projects (SDP), Mrs. Toru Ofili, said the stakeholders meeting has re-energized the people to vote the PDP, especially as Banigo is the first woman from Bonny to occupy the office of deputy governor of Rivers State.
In his remarks, Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Bonny LGA, Hon. Charles Tonye Jumbo, commended Governor Nyesom Wike, for the choice of Banigo as his deputy, and assured the total support and loyalty of Bonny people to the present administration.
Earlier, the PDP, Chairman, Bonny LGA, Mr. Simon Hart, had expressed satisfaction with the performance of the deputy governor of Rivers State, stressing that her entrance into politics was divinely ordained.
He said the PDP in the area are united, and urged her to consider Bonny in the execution of projects.
The PDP House of Representative candidate, Hon. Randoff Brown, and that of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Abinye Pepple for the March 19, re-run elections, were among dignitaries at the stakeholders meeting.
Meanwhile, the Rivers State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agency (RSAMRA) has kicked off the filling of potholes along major roads and streets in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas.
Members of the State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agency inspected on-going reconstruction work along Abali Park and a section of the Eastern By-pass destroyed by erosion.
The Chairman of the State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agency, Okey Okah, told our correspondent in an interview that the dilapidated portion along the Abali Park would be completed tomorrow while the eroded portion at the Eastern Bypass would be completed in seven days.
On his part, a board member of the agency, Gideon Deemor, said the agency will work only when the roads are free to allow for free flow of traffic during working days.
Our correspondent reports that other members of the agency, including Mike Williams and Emilia Nte were part of the inspection team.

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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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