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RSRMA Spends N600m On 48 Roads …As RVHA Tasks Agency On Roads’ Repairs

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The Rivers State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agency (RSRMA), has revealed that the agency has so far received the sum of N600million since it was inaugurated on February 9, 2016.
The agency has also explained that the money has been used “wisely to ensure the people of Rivers State enjoy the dividends of democracy”.
The Chairman of the agency, Mr Okey Okah, who disclosed this while responding to remarks by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly Committee of Works, at a visit as part of their oversight function, further revealed that so far, a total of 48 roads have been rehabilitated across Port Harcourt, Obio/Akpor, Oyigbo and Abua Odual local government areas.
Okah, while noting the areas of concern of members of the committee to enhance human and vehicular traffic in the state, promised to always do the right thing.
The chairman particularly stated that the agency would not only fix the Circular Road in Elekahia, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area but also the NTA-Mgbuoba Road and the Elioparanwo Road in Obio/Akpor Local Govvernment Area, and blamed the past administration for the poor construction of the roads.
Okah also noted that the terrains in the state were also responsible for damaging the roads but assured that his agency had devised new methods of tackling the challenge to make the roads durable.
“Rivers State is a place where we have too much water, and that is why most of our roads get bad after construction, but this agency has devised a means to ensure that we fix any road, and we promise to give the highest quality”, he assured.
Earlier, the State House of Assembly Committee on Works had called on the Road Maintenance Agency to immediately carry out repair works on the deplorable portions of Circular Road in Elekahia, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area in the state capital.
The House Committee Chairman on Information, Hon Sam Ogeh, who represented the Chairman of the Works Committee, Hon Michael Chinda, expressed concern on the bad state of the road, and some other roads in the city, and charged the agency to remedy the situation.
“The Circular Road has become impassable. I want to urge you to see what you can do very urgently to make the road passable for the residents of that area”, Ogeh said.
He, however, expressed satisfaction on the performance of agency so far, and urged RSRMA to keep the pace, noting that from their performance, there was no doubt that they have put their funds to judicious use.
“We will say that you are really working hard. We will commend you also considering the amount of money that you have received from the government. Rivers people can attest to the fact that they have the value for their money. We are happy with the quality of work going on, and we just want to say thank you and keep the pace”.
According to Ogeh, the Rivers State Government has passed the era of just filling potholes but has gone into road rehabilitation, and cautioned the agency not to engage in acts that would draw the state back to the old era.
“We should be moving forward and we have to keep it up. This mark we are giving you today, we want you to keep it up, and improve on it. Anything short of that, we will come back, and ask some questions”, he noted.

 

Josephine Atagana

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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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