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‘Healthy Society, Key To Wealthy State’ …As Banigo Felicitates With Dame Patience Jonathan
The Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo says the Governor Nyesom Wike-led administration’s commitment to reduce the disease burden of the Rivers people was unequivocal.
Banigo disclosed this during the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Medical and Surgical Outreach Programme at the General Hospital Degema to celebrate the 2017 NMA, Rivers Physicians Week.
Represented by the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Degema Local Government Council, Mrs. Okorite Carrie Adiele, Banigo said government has invested heavily in the health sector because of its belief that a healthy society ultimately translates to a wealthy society.
She said the Wike-led administration has revived secondary health care, which was hitherto left to decay and strengthened routine immunization services, which have translated to impressive indices, noting that the well being of the Rivers people is a top priority of the NEW Rivers Vision Powered by the visioner himself, Governor Nyesom Wike.
On his part, the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Chike Princewill, who thanked the NMA for partnering with the Rivers State Government to provide the free medical programme, said his ministry allowed the NMA to use its facilities because they have been tested and trusted over the years.
He said henceforth, all organizations willing to carry out medical outreach programmes must seek and get the necessary approval from the state Ministry of Health before embarking on such programmes to guarantee the safety and wellbeing of the Rivers people.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Rivers State Branch of the NMA, Dr. Datonye Alasia said as part of the celebration of the Physician’s Week annually, his association usually carries out medical missions.
He said this year the NMA decided to come to Degema and expanded the scope of the medical outreach by including surgeries, eye care, dental services, general check for cardio vascular diseases and other medical checks.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo has felicitated with Dame Ibifaka Patience Jonathan, wife of the immediate past President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan as she celebrates her birthday.
In a statement in Government House, Port Harcourt, Banigo described Dame Jonathan as a courageous woman and a proud daughter of the Niger Delta, who has continued to contribute towards the socio-economic and political development of Rivers State.
She said “as the First Lady of Nigeria, Mama Peace as she is fondly called, gave Nigerian women a sense of belonging by being a strong advocate of the rights of women through, her vigorous pursuit of the affirmative action which translated to more women holding greater positions of trust in the country”.
Banigo said despite being hounded by detractors and political opponents’ Mama Peace has continued to demonstrate a rare courage in the face of tyranny.
While wishing Dame Patience Jonathan many happy returns, Banigo prayed the Almighty God to continue to bless and keep her in good health.
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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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