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Lovers Of Rivers ‘ll Always Stand With Wike -Makarfi
Former Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi has declared that Nigerians who love democracy would always stand with Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for his investments in the sustenance of democracy.
The former Kaduna State governor also stated that it was in the best interest of Rivers people to re-elect Wike so that he can stabilise the development process of the state.
The PDP Presidential aspirant spoke, last Wednesday before commissioning Nyemoni Grammar School, Abonnema in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state.
He said: “Nigerians who love democracy are with Governor Wike. If not for Governor Wike’s enormous contributions, opposition would have died. That would have been the end of democracy in Nigeria.
“It is suicidal for the people of Rivers State to let Governor Wike go. It is in the interest of the state that Governor Wike is re-elected to stabilise the development process of Rivers State.”
Makarfi said everything was being done to distract Wike, but he has remained focused, delivering key projects across the state.
“The most targeted politician in Nigeria today is Governor Wike. Everything is being done to distract you, but you must keep on working”, Makarfi said.
He said Wike has raised the bar in the delivery of projects and programmes, noting that others will need a rocket to reach Wike’s level.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike said his brand of politics was targeted at improving the living condition of the people.
“I came into politics for the execution of projects. To improve the quality of lives of the people and make them happy, we are displaying our projects for the world to see”, he said.
Wike said that the revival and total re-equipping of the school was in line with his promise to the Abonnema people during the electioneering campaign.
“Communities that support government will get more projects. Abonnema is one of the first towns where the people came out to support us wholeheartedly”, he said.
He announced the takeover of the school from the mission and directed the Rivers State Senior Secondary Schools Board to commence the process for the posting of principal and teachers to the school.
The governor added that the state government would work towards establishing one faculty of one of the state-owned universities in the area.
On the management of the new school, Wike noted that local contractors would be engaged to maintain facilities in the institution.
Rivers State Education Commissioner, Dr Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja said that Wike revived the school which was closed down by the former governor Chibuike Amaechi administration for eight years.
He said two new hostels were constructed, while laboratories and libraries were built and equipped.
Amayanabo of Abonnema, King Disrael Gbobo Bob-Manuel commended Wike for his developmental strides in the area.
Chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Mr Rowland Sekibo announced the endorsement of Wike for a second term, saying that Akuku-Toru people would work hard to secure the governor’s re-election.
The students of Nyemoni Grammar School, Abonnema rendered an appreciation song to the Rivers State governor, while old students presented a good will message.
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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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