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Leadership Crowns Wike Gov Of The Year, 2017 …FG Care Less About Human Lives -Wike
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has been crowned Leadership Newspaper Governor of the Year 2017 for his outstanding developmental strides.
The management of Leadership Newspapers enthroned Governor Wike as Governor of the Year on the strength of his delivery of projects that have transformed Rivers State.
The award ceremony which held at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, yesterday was attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, Former Cross River State Governor, Mr Donald Duke, Former Acting National Chairman of PDP, Senator Ahmed Makarfi and Representative of Lagos State Governor.
On hand to lend support to the Rivers State Governor were elder statesmen from the state, National Assembly members, State Lawmakers, Commissioners, Special Advisers and stakeholders.
Receiving the Leadership Governor of the Year Award 2017 on behalf of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani assured that the Rivers State Governor will sustain the development projects that have earned the state respect across the world.
He noted noted that Rivers State has become a huge construction site where the economy has been energised because of the commitment of his administration to the rapid development of the state.
Governor Wike dedicated the award to the good people of Rivers State for their steadfastness and support for his administration.
The governor noted that he will continue to prioritise projects execution for the benefit of Rivers people.
“In a similar way, I want to inform those who selected the governor for this award to join the Government and people of Rivers State to prevail on detractors from the state to have a change of heart.
“What the Wike administration is doing transcends Rivers State and has been acknowledged across the globe. The people of Rivers State are seeing the difference in terms of infrastructural development.
“It is the prayer of the Rivers people that this era of rapid development continues beyond 2019. This recognition is well deserved “, he said.
The governor thanked the management of Leadership Newspaper for the award. He particularly expressed happiness that the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo who recognised him as Mr Projects graced the Leadership Newspaper Governor of the Year Award ceremony.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo delivered a keynote address at the award ceremony, while former Cross River State Governor, Mr Donald Duke presented a paper.
Meanwhile, The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has stated that people are being slaughtered daily across Nigeria because the Federal Government does not care about the protection of lives and property.
In reaction to a statement credited to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed over the governor’s revelation that there was a plot by the Federal Government to assassinate him in a crowd, Wike said it was unfortunate that the Federal Government would trivialise an issue of this sensitive nature.
Wike said because the Federal Government has relegated the sanctity of human lives, it has been giving conflicting reasons for the security challenges that have led to wanton killings in different parts of the country.
“They don’t care about the issue of the protection of lives and property. That is why people are killed in their numbers every day.
“But I will not be slaughtered easily. They will not succeed in their plot”, Wike said.
The governor expressed shock that rather than say that this weighty intelligence report would be duly investigated; the minister was struggling to trivialize the matter.
He said that there were laid down constitutional processes of handling weighty issues of this nature, pointing out that it was unfortunate that the Federal Government has deliberately refused to follow the constitutional path.
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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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