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Rivers PDP Inaugurates Campaign Committee, Tomorrow
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rivers State chapter yesterday, constituted its campaign council that will usher the party to overwhelming victory at all levels in the 2019 general elections.
A statement issued from the party Secretariat in Port Harcourt said members of the campaign council will be inaugurated at the main auditorium of the party’s State campaign office, number 10, Aba Road, Opposite Port Harcourt Pleasure Park, Port Harcourt at 2pm tomorrow, Thursday, December 27, 2018.
The statement directed all appointees to be seated by 1.30pm for the inauguration. Below is details of the comprehensive list of the members.
RIVERS STATE PDP CAMPAIGN COUNCIL FOR 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS
1. | Chief Ferdinand Alabraba – Chairman | |
2. | Brother Felix Obuah – Deputy Chairman | |
3. | Dr. A. J. Beredugo – Secretary | |
4. | Sen. Olaka Nwogu – Presidential Election Co-ordinator | |
5. | Ambassador Desmond Akawor – Director-General | |
6. | All Members of PDP State Exco | |
7. | All Council Chairmen | |
8. | All Commissioners | |
9. | All Special Advisers | |
10. | All National Assembly Candidates | |
11. | All State Assembly Candidates | |
12. | Principal Officers of the State Assembly who are still Members of PDP | |
13. | All National Assembly Members who are still Members of PDP | |
14. | All Former Principal Officers of the National Assembly who are still Members of PDP | |
15. | All Former Governors and Deputy Governors who are still Members of PDP | |
16. | All L.G.A. GDI Co-ordinators | |
17. | All L.G.A. WSM Co-ordinators | |
18. | All L.G.A. Liaison Officers | |
19. | All L.G.A. Co-ordinators of Wike For Positive Change | |
20. | All L.G.A. Co-ordinators of 1 Million Youth March | |
21. | All Former Ministers who are still Members of PDP | |
22. | All L.G.A. Party Chairmen | |
23. | All Former National Assembly Members who are still Members of PDP | |
24. | All the L.G.A. Campaign Co-ordinators | |
25. | Engr. Emeka Woke, Chief of Staff, Government House | |
26. | Chief Kenneth Kobani, Secretary to the State Government | |
27. | Hon. Zik Nwaikiri | |
28. | Hon. Azubuike Nwadibia | |
29. | Dr. Sunny Ajie | |
30. | Bassey Adoma | |
31. | Newton Ogina | |
32. | Chukwuemeka Amirize | |
33. | Pastor Princewill Ezekwe | |
34. | Chief Peter Ubaka | |
35. | Justice Ugada | |
36. | Ifeanyi Ukabunwa | |
37. | Hon. Christopher Oburu | |
38. | Anthony Okanu | |
39. | Barr. Osi Olisah | |
40. | Chief Ofili Enebeli | |
41. | Hon. Pleasant Braide | |
42. | Prof. V.O.T. Omuaru | |
43. | Hon. Ombo Benibo | |
44. | Hon. Ipalibo Sogules | |
45. | Hon. Ene Dateme | |
46. | Sir Tom Sogules | |
47. | Hon. Okorite Carrie Adiele (Mrs) | |
48. | Chief Hon. Tonye Tyger | |
49. | Mr. Amabera Ekine | |
50. | Engr. Okpete Ovai F. | |
51. | Chief Hon. Abiye Davies | |
52. | Hon. Thankgod Inume | |
53. | Ugochukwu J. Ekpe | |
54. | Victor Godwin | |
55. | Godson Okere | |
56. | Obenachi Ekeke | |
57. | Dr. Nkem Ihute | |
58. | Sunny Onyeukwu | |
59. | Maxwell Okafor Ekeh | |
60. | Godson C. Oyegorom | |
61. | Hon. Okechukwu Akara | |
62. | Temple Nwankwo | |
63. | Kenneth C. Gbali | |
64. | Kingsley U. Uforji | |
65. | Hon. Kennedy Nwogu | |
66. | Juliet Owoh Anelechi | |
67. | Victor Ephraim | |
68. | Chief Hon. Azubuike Nmerukini | |
69. | Samuel Amos | |
70. | Chief Hon. Anthony Akarolo | |
71. | Sir Alaye Eremie | |
72. | Mr. Ferdinand Inimgba | |
73. | Chief Okwu Thomas | |
74. | Chief Dr. Sunny Chinda | |
75. | Dr. George Opuada | |
76. | Engr. Charles Amadi | |
77. | Mrs. Grace Kalio | |
78. | Evans Ogoloma | |
79. | Barr. Frank Owhor | |
80. | Mrs. Evelyn Weke | |
81. | Timothy Nsirim | |
82. | Lawrence Amadioha | |
83. | Peter Chinwo | |
84. | Goodnews Ozioma Amadi | |
85. | Chief (Barr) Mike Ejims Enwukwe | |
86. | Chief (Barr) Hanny Woko | |
87. | Barr. Theophilus Owhor | |
88. | Bright Amaewhule | |
89. | Barr. Emma Utchay | |
90. | Chief Ray Chinda | |
91. | Hon. Nnamdi Akani | |
92. | Chief Temple Ezekwu | |
93. | Chidi Amadi | |
94. | Arthur Uchendu | |
95. | Justina Emeji | |
96. | Okey Onuchukwu | |
97. | Charles Beke | |
98. | Chief Sergeant Awuse | |
99. | Chijioke Mandah | |
100. | Lambert Obinwo | |
101. | Mike Wovike | |
102. | Amos Chukwue | |
103. | Justice Amadi | |
104. | Christina Orluwene | |
105. | Joy Onyeozu | |
106. | Azubuike Odum | |
107. | Hon. Barr. Olisaeloka Tasie-Amadi | |
108. | Barr. Ezemonye Amadi | |
109. | Chief Mike Elechi | |
110. | Barr. Chukwudi Ezekiel Nwandikom | |
111. | Mr. Henry Amadi | |
112. | Mr. Chigozie Okpara | |
113. | Hon. Nicholas Amaechi | |
114. | Hon. Kingsley K. Aribodor | |
115. | Hon. Prince Nyeche | |
116. | Mr. Kingdom Onuoha | |
117. | Hon. Sunny Eziohuo | |
118. | Hon. Darlington Orji | |
119. | Mrs. Faith Ikonwa-Martins | |
120. | Mr. Charles Wobodo | |
121. | Prince Obiandu Ohochukwu | |
122. | Hon. Chris Orji | |
123. | Mr. Isaac Okemini | |
124. | Chief Priscilla Vikue | |
125. | Daughter Bor | |
126. | Florence Kpoobe | |
127. | Hon. Dumbari Dimkpa | |
128. | Cyprian Kpakol | |
129. | Dominic Saataa | |
130. | Israel Mgbuelo | |
131. | Ironside Oodee | |
132. | Hon. Gideon Menegbo | |
133. | Hon. Loveday Kpandei | |
134. | Field Nkor | |
135. | Dr. Gabriel Pidomson (Hon) | |
136. | Douglas Dube | |
137. | Friday Bema | |
138. | Sen. Ledogo Lee Maeba | |
139. | Chief Mrs. Charity Deemua | |
140. | Mrs. Doris Ngofa | |
141. | Mrs. Patience Jollyboy | |
142. | Dr. G. D. Nkeeh | |
143. | Chief Emmanuel Dede Kanee | |
144. | Hon. John Nyodee (JP) | |
145. | Dr. Peter Dum Kaananwi | |
146. | Hon. Sunny Bekanwan | |
147. | Hon. Lekue Zini | |
148. | Hon. Gbara Edmon Ere-Lo | |
149. | Pst. Jerry Needam | |
150. | Surv. Anea-Bari Donald Burabe | |
151. | Mbube Nwiakere | |
152. | Dr. Moses Neebee | |
153. | Chief Dr. Emi Membere Otaji | |
154. | Barr. Osima Ginah | |
155. | Chief Barr. Tone Horsefall | |
156. | Hon. Adokiye Young Harry | |
157. | Chief Barr. O.T.K.D. Amachree | |
158. | Hon. Awongo Ikalama | |
159. | Chief Barr. Tam Princewill | |
160. | Chief Diepiriye Douglas | |
161. | Hon. Oseleye Dennis Ojuka | |
162. | Thompson Ogonikon | |
163. | Alabo Thorpe Tariah | |
164. | Oduye Tom-West | |
165. | Alabo Pawariso Horsefall | |
166. | Comd. Waith Harry | |
167. | Barr. Otonye Briggs | |
168. | Comr. Kenneth Opusingi | |
169. | Mr. Lolo Opuende | |
170. | Barr. Ibim Dokubo | |
171. | Chief Ibiba A. Georgewill | |
172. | DCN Christian Sekibo Jnr. | |
173. | Hon. Victor Dagogo | |
174. | Pastor Tamunotonye Tobins | |
175. | Hon. Adaiyi Nicholas | |
176. | Madam Nimi Tom-Manuel | |
177. | DCN Adaye M. M. Jack | |
178. | Chief David Briggs | |
179. | Hon. Simon E. Hart | |
180. | Hon. Randolph Iwo Brown | |
181. | Hon. David Rogers Irimagha | |
182. | Hon. Charles T. Jumbo | |
183. | Madam Victoria Brown | |
184. | Hon. Charles Halliday | |
185. | Mr. Ernest O. Allison | |
186. | Comr. Ibifuro Longjohn | |
187. | Edmund Pope Fombo | |
188. | Kinsley Tammy Jumbo | |
189. | Deacon Akie Fubara | |
190. | Hon. Daniel Leggjack | |
191. | Amaopu Igoni Willy Park | |
192. | Clapton Ogolo | |
193. | Captain Mike Williams | |
194. | Emmanuel D. Fubara | |
195. | Senibo Boma Brown | |
196. | Dr. Mietamuno Jaja | |
197. | Tonye Uranta | |
198. | Hon. Caroline Ekine | |
199. | Senibo Ngerebia Emmanuel | |
200. | Furo Ogolo | |
201. | Sotonye Toby Fulton | |
202. | Felix Minimah | |
203. | Barr. Gloria Akor | |
204. | Reginald Njoku | |
205. | Calistus Nwankwo | |
206. | Egbuchelem Ebereonwu | |
207. | Emeka Nwaemem | |
208. | Dr. Caroline Agu | |
209. | Barr. Emem Chigozie | |
210. | Eugene Nwankwo | |
211. | Kingdom Nwankwo | |
212. | Zebulon Paul | |
213. | Austin Ben Chioma | |
214. | Prince Eze Iheanachor | |
215. | Micheal Amadi | |
216. | Chief Promise Nwankwo | |
217. | Chima Njoku | |
218. | Prince Emma Anyanwu | |
219. | Chief Ibibia O’Walter Pelebo | |
220. | Rt. Hon. Adams Dabotorudima | |
221. | Chief (Barr) Adokiye Amiesimaka Owolo | |
222. | Chief Toku Odum Kulobe | |
223. | Prof. Atuboyedia Obianime | |
224. | Mrs. Joyce Dennis | |
225. | Barr. Opuene Thompson Atekebo | |
226. | Alfred Bamson | |
227. | Hon. Nnana Alaibi | |
228. | Mrs. Charity Ibulubo | |
229. | Chief Martins Kunungbe | |
230. | Chief Ejor N. Ejor | |
231. | Hon. Johnson O. Nwogu | |
232. | Chief Obo Obaa | |
233. | Chief Nwokolu Dimkpa Nte | |
234. | Hon. Aforji Igwe | |
235. | Comrade Brain Gokpa | |
236. | Hon. Phylle Te Nwaji | |
237. | Hon. Ambrose Oluji | |
238. | Onyeche Philip | |
239. | Nwankwo Sylvanus | |
240. | Ubani Grant | |
241. | Nwogu Godfrey | |
242. | Onyeche Benard | |
243. | Nwaowu Ethel | |
244. | Nwogu Okwudiri | |
245. | Ukaoha Gideon | |
246. | Onyezeowu Alwell | |
247. | Agunia Okwuchukwu | |
248. | Agomuo Hycent | |
249. | Okeyi John | |
250. | Anucha Leo | |
251. | Nwandem Linus | |
252. | Nwaiwu Okechukwu | |
253. | Prof. David N. Ogbonna | |
254. | Chief Sunny Dressman Anime | |
255. | Dr. Moses Ekpa | |
256. | Agri Ezekiel | |
257. | Eniton Iyalla | |
258. | Dr. Patricia Ogbonnaya | |
259. | Engr. Willie Osoks | |
260. | Dr. Onyemaechi Miller | |
261. | Hon. Solomon Walter | |
262. | Dr. Ahamefula Elemeya | |
263. | Dr. Loyd Ukwu | |
264. | Orianu Prince | |
265. | Iyumame Bacto Osungwor | |
266. | Hon. Isaac Itigwe | |
267. | Promise Jacob | |
268. | Barr. Tasie Wike | |
269. | Mr. Tony Egwurugwu | |
270. | Chief Christian Wike | |
271. | Dr. Mesua Nwibari | |
272. | Mr. Sample Bakor | |
273. | Mr. Gana Godam | |
274. | Mr. Uelor Bob II Nuke | |
275. | Miss Kate Mbana | |
276. | Mr. Joseph Gwezia | |
277. | Hon. Sylver Ngbar | |
278. | Mr. Vitus Gad | |
279. | Hon. Perkins Kelo | |
280. | Elder Monday Mpigi | |
281. | Hon. Sunday Akpene | |
282. | Hon. Dornbari Mesua | |
283. | Mr. Sule Gininwa | |
284. | Hon. David Gbaranwi | |
285. | Barr. Vincent Nemieboka | |
286. | Sir (Hon) Victor Alabo JP | |
287. | Barr. Mela Oforibika | |
288. | Hon. Gilbert Enos JP | |
289. | Chief Bapakaye Orabere JP | |
290. | Chief Francis Ebenezer JP | |
291. | Mr. Titus Wakama JP | |
292. | Mrs. Mary Mina Isaac | |
293. | Mrs. Daisy Tamunoene | |
294. | Hon. Francis Iwaritaribi | |
295. | Ms. Martha Ibifari | |
296. | Chief Faith Amaso JP | |
297. | Chief Gen. W. Dick-Iruenabere JP | |
298. | David Akio | |
299. | Mrs. Asuoero Akpila-Ikalama | |
300. | Oye Igenewari | |
301. | Mrs. Daima Woodman | |
302. | Mrs. Hope Oye | |
303. | Kenoye Uwom | |
304. | Barr. Ken Wekulom | |
305. | Richard Abalist | |
306. | Ojike Ezekiel | |
307. | Tom Arugu | |
308. | John Mark | |
309. | Bright Braide | |
310. | Enaanapu Eloghom | |
311. | Oniodi Isaiah | |
312. | Memoye Igoni | |
313. | Hon. Felix Ajayi | |
314. | Chief Allen J. Abbi | |
315. | Barr. Reginald Ekang | |
316. | Mr. Owaji-Ochit Nsirim | |
317. | Hon. Paul Ayagwung | |
318. | Hon. Unyeawaji Nkakan | |
319. | Deacon Emmanuel Ikwut | |
320. | Mr. Samuel Gilbert Dodd | |
321. | Hon. Gogo-Ogute Isaiah | |
322. | Mr. Albert Ngere | |
323. | Barr. Erastus Awortu | |
324. | Hon. Godwin Tepikor | |
325. | Goodluck Gabriel | |
326. | Mr. Sunny Ojimini | |
327. | Dr. Friday Onyije | |
328. | Nkechi Ideozu | |
329. | Eric Ewoh | |
330. | Chris Enwudor | |
331. | J. J. Agbo | |
332. | Pastor B. H. Egba | |
333. | High Chief (Hon) Justice Eke | |
334. | Idazhi Ekwere | |
335. | Dr. (Mrs) Rose Ogbogu Ololube | |
336. | Dame (Hon) Beatrice Awala | |
337. | Uyodhu Ochoma | |
338. | Alh. Sain Saale | |
CAMPAIGN DIRECTORATES |
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Research, Planning & Strategy | ||
1. | HE, Engr. Tele Ikuru - Director | |
2. | Dr. Tammy Danagogo – Deputy Director, Rally Management | |
Security Services | ||
1. | Col. Raphael Benson (Rtd) – Director | |
Legal Services | ||
1. | Barr. Osima Gina – Director | |
Information & Communication | ||
1. | Barr. Emma Okah – Director | |
2. | Chief Glory Emeh – Deputy Director, Electronics/Print Media | |
3. | Oraye St. Franklyn – Deputy Director, Social Media | |
Women Affairs |
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1. | Mrs. Toru Ofili – Director | |
2. | Madam Justina Emeji – Deputy Director | |
Local Government Affairs | ||
1. | Prince Weli-Wosu - Director | |
Finance | ||
1. | Barr. Oris Oyiri – Director | |
Administration | ||
Samuel Okpoko – Director | ||
Mobilization/Voters Sensitisation | ||
1. | Dr. Gabriel Pidomson – Director | |
2. | Prof. Atuboyedia Obianime – Deputy Director, Wike For Positive Change | |
3. | Barr. Mela Oforibika – Deputy Director, Community Dev. Committees | |
4. | Prince Fudor Nwiyor – Deputy Director, Wike Solidarity Movement | |
5. | Hon. Major Jack – Deputy Director, I Million Youth March | |
6. | Bright Amaewhule – Deputy Director, Grassroot Development Initiative | |
7. | Enemi George Kelly – Deputy Director, Rivers Professionals | |
Party Agents Management | ||
1. | Hon. O. K. Chinda – Director | |
Information & Communications Technology (ICT) | ||
1. | Mr. Boneri Saborogha – Director | |
Non-Indigenes | ||
1. | Emeka Onowu – Director | |
2. | Alh. Maisandu Ibrahim – Deputy Director, Hausa Community | |
3. | Alh. Raimi Duroajayi – Deputy Director, Yoruba Community | |
4. | Chief Joel Nnaemeka Masi – Deputy Director, Igbo Community | |
5. | Obong Godswill Inyang – Deputy Director, AkwaCross | |
6. | Henry Iyioha – Deputy Director, Edo/Delta | |
7. | Agbai Tom Adi – Deputy Director, Bayelsa | |
Youths Affairs | ||
1. | Hon. Edison Ehie – Director | |
2. | Sunny Asetubobe – Deputy Director | |
Medical Services | ||
1. | Prof. Princewill Chike – Director | |
Logistics | ||
1. | Hon. Elemchukwu Ogbowu – Director | |
Formal Groups | ||
1. | Chuma Chinye – Director | |
2. | Mrs. Inime Aguma – Deputy Director, Professional Groups | |
3. | Mr. Sunny Wokekoro – Deputy Director, Political Parties | |
4. | Hon. Isaac Kamalu – Deputy Director, CSOs/NGOs | |
5. | Ebere Owhonda – Deputy Director, Governor Liaison Officers | |
6. | Pastor Biobele Odesola – Deputy Director, Religious Matters | |
Local Government Campaign Co-ordinators | ||
1. | Hon. Damiete H. Miller – Degema | |
2. | Hon. Chidi Amadi – Obio/Akpor | |
3. | Hon. John Nwachukwu – Oyigbo | |
4. | Dr. Sam Kalagbor – Phlaga | |
5. | Barr. Dinebari Loolo – Khana | |
6. | Alabo George Kelly – Asari-Toru | |
7. | Dr. Benebo George – Akulga | |
8. | Chief (Hon) Roderford Longjohn – Bonny | |
9. | Kelvin Agbam – Etche | |
10. | Reuben Ago – Okrika | |
11. | Senibo Emmanuel Oko Jaja – Opobo/Nkoro | |
12. | Hon. Obarilomate Ollor – Eleme | |
13. | Eze Stanley Nwuju – Omuma | |
14. | Avor Green – Ahoada West | |
15. | Steven Ihua-Maduenyi – Ahoada East | |
16. | Erastus Awortu – Andoni | |
17. | Raphael Muzan Ekpelu – Abua/Odual | |
18. | Chief Anthony Ibifuro – Ogu/Bolo | |
19. | Sir (Hon ) Mbakpone – Tai | |
20. | Sam Agwor – Emohua | |
21. | Sir Shedrach Chukwu – ONELGA | |
22. | Confidence Deko – Gokana | |
23. | Hon. Augustine Obisike Wogugu – Ikwerre |
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Our Policies Are Geared Towards Protecting Rivers Interest -Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that all the policies and programmes of his administration are tailored towards the protection of interest of Rivers people, especially the youths.
This, he said, is borne out of the importance his administration attaches to youths’ development and empowerment as leaders of tomorrow.
Fubara, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, disclosed this when he received the youths of Emohua Local Government Area under the auspices of “Emohua Youths For SIM” on solidarity visit to Government House, Port Harcourt, last Friday.
He said that his administration has put in place modalities that will boost the livelihoods and well-being of Rivers citizens, which youths of Emohua will also benefit when they materialise.
The governor, who spoke through the Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, pointed out that the recently awarded Elele-Omudiaga-Egbeda-Ubimini-Ikiri-Omoku Road, the ongoing Emohua-Kalabari Road, reinstatement of illegally sacked workers of Emohua Local Government Area and the approval for electrification of the area, are part of deliberate measures to open up the area to make life conducive and more meaningful for the people.
According to him, “Everything about the governor is putting the interest of Rivers State first. He is looking at and taking action on those things that we need to do to restart the wheels of progress in Rivers State.
“There are many things the governor has planned and is already doing that will boost the life and welfare of every citizen of Rivers State, but most importantly the youths.
“Growing up, I learnt that Egbeda is one of the biggest communities in the whole of Ikwerre, and it’s predominantly an agrarian community. They have food in Egbeda, they have food in Ubimini, they have food in Omudiaga and other natural resources. The whole world is tilting to agriculture, and this is the way to go.
“The Elele-Umudioga-Egbeda-Ubimini-Omoku road, when completed, will open up the area for real development. Your food and everything you produce there will now have value, they will no longer be thrown away. In all these, you the youths are going to be the utmost beneficiaries.”
He added, “Same will be applicable to the Emohua-Kalabari Road which will also, trigger development in the area, and you will be the greatest beneficiaries. When the LGA is also electrified, you will be having 24 or 20 hours of electricity, and those things the youths can do with electricity, you can stay at home and create wealth for yourself and children.
“All the totality of what the governor is doing, when they are completed, or even as some are completed now, the youths are going to be utmost beneficiaries.”
While acknowledging that youths are the true leaders of tomorrow and any government that fails to carry them along in the scheme of things is doomed to fail, the governor assured them of his administration’s commitment to always address issues concerning youths and ensure that they are part of his government.
He commended the youths for toeing the path of truth by identifying with his administration, urging them to sustain the tempo and shun evil, as his government will ensure that the trend whereby politicians turn youths to beggars are over.
He said, “Youths are, indeed, the leaders of tomorrow. The time of youth is a very important time. It a time that your parents or whoever is your leader at that time have to make the greatest investment in you. And any Government that decides to only carry the elderly, chiefs aling and abandon the youths is bound to fail,” he asserted.
“But I am happy that Governor Fubara has concentrated his energy on everything that will benefit the society, especially the youths.
“And based on these, I want to thank you for recognising what is good and calling it good, for shunning what is evil, for saying the Governor is standing for you.
“Let me tell you, you are on the right direction. Let me tell you again, Rivers State is the bride of Nigeria. The whole Nigeria is looking at what will happen here. As they look here and see you standing on the path of truth, this is a very important step that you have taken to right all the wrongs of the past, to make Rivers State stand on the tripod of justice, peace and security. That is what we are going to gain through the governor, taking all the wise actions that he has already initiated.
“The projects the governor is embarking on are meant to prepare nets for the youths to fish and put food on their table, hence you should continue to follow him.
“The SIMplified Movement brought upon by the governor will ensure that Rivers youths stop the habit of going to bow down before politicians, pledging loyalty before they can eat.”
Earlier, spokesman for the Emohua Youths for SIM, Comrade Ovamale O. Ovamale, had said that the visit by youths from the 14 political wards in Emohua Local Government Area was to thank the governor for the award of the Elele-Omudiaga-Egbeda-Ubimini-Ikiri-Omoku road, the approval for electrification of the area and reinstatement of sacked workers of Emohua Local Government Council, of which the youths were mostly affected.
According to him, “Siminalayi Fubara of recent has given Emohua Local Government road that links Elele to Omoku, which comprises over four communities in the local government.”
“Emohua Local Government has also been in darkness for eight years. No community in the local government that has light. But, of recent, because of the passion and love the governor has for the people of Emohua, he has approved the electrification of the local government.
“Also, the illegal sack of Emohua Local Government workers, for which the youths were mostly affected and without the approval of the Local Government Service Commission, the governor, in his compassionate nature, has reinstated them, and that is why we said we must come and thank His Excellency”, he said.
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Our Legacy’ll Leave Lasting Impression On Rivers People -Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that his administration will collaborate and continue to consult widely in delivering a liberated State experiencing enduring peace.
Fubara said, in doing so, he would not operate as a dictator but as a member of a team that has the best interest of the State at heart and determined to leave a lasting legacy that can be celebrated.
The governor spoke during the formal presentation of Certificate of Recognition and Staff of Office to the Amanyanabo of Okochiri Kingdom, King Ateke Michael Tom, as first class tradition ruler, at Government House in Port Harcourt, yesterday.
Fubara stated that, during the Sixth State Executive Council meeting, N80.8billion was approved with 50 percent contract value paid already as the Government awarded the construction of the Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Road.
He said the project will be funded from the savings from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to underscore his administration’s prudence without also borrowing to complete the project.
“We are at a crossroad in our State where we all need to stand for what is right. It happens once in a life time. So, for now, be one of those people that will be in the course to liberate and free our dear State.
“And I know strongly that having the support of a peace-loving Amanyanabo of Okochiri Kingdom, having the support of the wonderful Council of Chiefs, having the support of the great people of Rivers State, we will bring peace in our State. We will do those things that are right to develop our State.
“We will continue to consult. We will not act as dictators. We will act as people who know that one day, we will leave, and when we leave, the way we have acted will speak for us. We will not force people to talk good about us. Our legacy will be a signature for how we led”, the governor said.
Fubara explained that he acted within the ambit of the law to upgrade the traditional stool upon which King Ateke Tom sits in recognition of his efforts in promoting peace in Okrika, and indeed, the State, and urged him to continue to do justice to everyone.
In his speech, Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon Charles Amadi, congratulated King Ateke Tom for being formally presented with the Certificate of Recognition and Staff of Office as first class traditional ruler.
Also speaking, former Transport Minister, Chief Abiye Sekibo, thanked the governor for fulfilling his promise of upgrading the traditional stool of Okochiri Kingdom, and pledged the support of Kirike Se people to his administration.
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We’re Determined To Leave Legacy Of Quality Education -Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has promised to give the best attention to the education sector so that standard and quality learning will never be compromised in the State.
The governor emphasised that in achieving such legacy, schools in the State will be driven with a curriculum that will equip school-aged children to become competitive, innovative and self-reliant.
Governor Fubara made the assertion while inaugurating the Governing Council of Rivers State University at Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
He said: “There is a lot of noise everywhere: people asking what we are doing; that we are not focused, and that we don’t have direction.
”But I want to tell the world that we are focused and aware that we cannot grow if our energies are not channeled to education. Not just education, but purposeful education.
”Education that is creative. Education that gives you independence. We have left the era in the world when you speak too much grammar. We are in such times when it is what you can do with your hands.
”Our purpose for education is that we should bring back our academic programmes to where, at the end of your studies, you don’t need a job but you create jobs. When one creates a job, you automatically employ others. That is what I want this council to see as their task.”
Governor Fubara noted the non-existence of public secondary schools for the male child in the Diobu axis of Port Harcourt.
He said such negligence leaves children in that area who have completed primary education, and whose parents cannot afford sending them to far away secondary schools, to roam the streets, and therefore becoming willing tools for criminality.
Governor Fubara assured that such fundamental problem will be addressed by his administration as a measure to curb the negative impression associated with Diobu axis of Port Harcourt.
The governor said he trusts in the capacity of the members of the Governing Council of Rivers State University to bring about positive change in the institution while also contributing their quota to improving the general education standard in the State.
”I charge you, not just in terms of administering the affairs of the university, but let us add something different from the normal things that we already have to see new things.”
In her response, on behalf of the other members, the Pro-Chancellor of the Governing Council of Rivers State University, Justice Mary Odili (rtd), thanked the governor for finding them worthy to serve in such capacity.
Justice Odili assured they will work assiduously as a team to solve the problems that agitate the mind of the governor and ensure their contributions form part of the legacy that will be bequeathed by his administration.
The members included Justice Mary Odili (rtd) as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council with Barrister Mela Oforibika and Chukwuma Chinwo, Esq.
Others were Adata Bio-Briggs, Esq., Dr. Jonathan Nimi Hart, Ngo Martins-Yellowe, Dr. Nancy Nwankwo, Dr. Igoni William-Park, and Mr. Ogbugbu Barisua.
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