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Desist From Flimsy Excuses, Wike Tells APC
The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) to assume the responsibility of performance conferred on its by its victory during the 2015 Presidential election and desist from giving flimsy excuses.
Wike spoke, last Friday, while flagging-off the dredging/sand filling and reclamation of Abalama in Asari-Toru Local Government Area and dredging/Sand filling and Reclamation of Bakana in Degema Local Government Area.
The projects in Abalama and Bakana towns span 38 hectares.
Wike said that the Rivers State Government was redefining politics in Nigeria by ensuring that campaign promises are kept.
He said at the separate flag-off of the land reclamation projects: “We are redefining the pattern of politics in Nigeria. You cannot use people and dump them.
“We cannot give everyone money, but we can execute projects that everybody will benefit from.”
Speaking on the failure of the APC-led Federal Government to live up to the expectation of Nigerians, he said: “We are not like those who said they will make N1 to be equal $1. Instead of actualizing their promise, they are busy giving excuses”.
The governor urged the APC-led Federal Government to settle down and focus on fulfilling the several promises they made to Nigerians.
He said that the APC got the mandate on the strength of their promises to Nigerians, saying that it was uncharitable for the APC-led government to be finger pointing when it should be working.
“Instead of working to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians, they are blaming the previous administration”, he said.
The governor said the dredging, standfiling and reclamation projects which run through the three Kalabari local government areas, will entrench development in the area.
“The last time I came here for campaign I promised that if you support me to win, I will carry out some projects. That is why I have come to fulfil my promise”, Wike asserted.
“We in PDP, when we make promise, we fulfill it. Tell those who make promise and never fulfill them not to come and deceive you” he further stated.
Wike urged the people of the community to support the company undertaking the project to complete it on schedule, and also advised the company to reciprocate by providing jobs for the youths of the town.
He also announced that the sum of N5million has been released to complete the Degema General Hospital, pointing out that he will liaise with the commissioner of police to build a police station in the community to forestall insecurity.
In Abalama, he announced that his administration will construct the Telma-Ifoko Road.
In his remarks, the state Commissioner for Works, Mr. Bathuel Iheayichukwu Harrison, pointed out that the reclamation of the 19 hectares of land, when completed, will ease the difficulties faced by the people of Bakana.
Also speaking, the Managing Director of Azikel Dredging, contractor handling the project, Dr. Eruani Azibapu Godbless, thanked Wike for giving him the opportunity to contribute to the development of the state, promising to complete the project within five months.
In his welcome address, the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Degema Local Government Area, Mr Ombo Benebo, expressed gratitude to Governor Wike for the land reclamation project.
In appreciation of the life changing land reclamation project, the Amanyanabo of Abalama, King Big TomTom conferred on Wike the Chieftaincy Title: “Ibiyenimibo 1 of Abalama”.
Wike was accompanied by Deputy Governor, Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo, the former deputy speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Austin Opara, former minister of sports, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and elder statesman, Prince Emma Anyanwu.
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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