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RSG Declares Unrepentant Cultists Enemies Of State
The Rivers State Government has declared that any cultist in Ogoniland and other parts of the state who refuses to embrace the amnesty programme would be regarded as enemy of the state.
Special Adviser to the State Governor on Conflict resolution, Chief Okorie Abelekum, said this at a meeting with traditional Rulers, chiefs, women and youth groups as well as the clergy from Khana Local Government Area in Port Harcourt.
Abelekum, who said that such recalcitrant cultist will be fished out and dealt with, added that Governor Nyesom Wike was desirous of ensuring peace in Ogoni and other parts of the state.
He said that, the meeting was to intimate them of the proposed visit of the committee to communities in Khana Local Government Area with a view to getting their support for the visit.
The special adviser also told them to go home and call their youth to order, stressing that for the purpose of ensuring adequate coverage of the area, communities have been grouped into zones, with the exception of Okwale, which must be visited by the committee.
He said that his office will do a memo to the governor to see how a permanent security outpost can be built at the boundary between Rivers and Akwa-Ibom states to stem the tide of criminality along the area.
Also speaking, a commissioner in the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Williams Nzide, commended Governor Wike for initiating the conflict resolution committee, which he said was working hard to bring peace to Ogoni.
He said that the only obligation the people have was to give their support to the committee to enable it succeed.
Similarly, the Menebua Bangha, Suanu Baridam, said that, traditional rulers in Khana will support the government’s effort to ensure peace in Khana Local Government Area.
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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