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Quit Notice: RSG Grants 21-Day Extension To Street Traders, Others …Mulls New Security Measure In Rivers
The Rivers State Government has announced a 21-day extension of the initial deadline given to street traders, car sales operators, mechanics and operators of private commercial vehicle parks to quit Port Harcourt streets and roads.
A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim, yesterday, indicated that, “His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Wike, has graciously extended by 21 days, the deadline given to those involved in the illegal use of the streets of Port Harcourt for street trading, car sales, mechanic workshops and private taxi parks”.
The statement noted that, “As a responsive government, the new deadline of July 21, 2019, is to assist those involved in the aforementioned businesses to adjust to the new reality.
“Therefore, all those concerned are advised to reciprocate the magnanimity of the state government by ensuring that they do not fall foul of this directive, as government will not extend this second deadline”.
It further said that, “The Task Force set up for this purpose will impound the goods of defaulters. Impounded goods would be forfeited.
“All well-meaning residents of Rivers State are encouraged to join hands with Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike to restore the Garden City status of Port Harcourt”, the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has disclosed that the state government plans to initiate a comprehensive security architecture that would improve peace in all parts of the state.
Wike also stated that his administration would continue to encourage security operatives who support the state government to fight crime in different communities.
He spoke, last Monday, during the meeting with chiefs and security officials from Ahoada East and Ahoada West local government areas at the Government House, Port Harcourt.
The governor said, “Very soon, we will roll out comprehensive security architecture for the State to improve security in all communities of the state.
“The state government is committed to encouraging security operatives who assist us in improving security in our communities. Today, we are honouring the area commander of Ahoada East and West and the JTF Commander of Ahoada.
“They have placed their lives on the line to defend our people. It is not easy. Now that they are alive, it is for us to appreciate them. This will encourage others to serve the state. These officers have shown that they are prepared to defend the state and fight”.
On the decision by Ekpeye youths to turn a new leaf and surrender their arms and embrace peace, Wike directed the police to bind over the youths so that they don’t return to crime.
He regretted that criminal activities have negatively affected the development of Ekpeye Kingdom.
“If you have volunteered to embrace peace and drop your arms, the state government will support you. Nobody will arrest you.
“If the police bind you over, the Rivers State Government will rehabilitate you. I want peace in all communities of the state because government cannot execute projects where there is no peace”, he said.
Wike assured Ekpeye people that his administration would develop platforms that would encourage oil companies to employ the youths of host communities.
In his remarks, the Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon Ehie Edison urged the Rivers State governor to forgive the youths and encourage them on the path of peace.
“We are aware of your selfless efforts to ensure that peace returns to Rivers State. It will be insensitive for us not to take the lead and support you in Ekpeye land”, he said.
Edison said that the least that Ekpeye leaders can do was to create the right environment for peace to return to the area, and urged the governor to give Ekpeye leaders two weeks to mop up arms in the communities.
Also speaking, Eze Igbu-Upata, Dr Felix Otuwarikpo said that 113 youths had earlier surrendered their weapons, with another 216 youths joining the programme, last weekend.
He said that Ekpeye leaders were committed to peace in the area, hence they ensured the arrest and prosecution of a local gun manufacturer, adding that Ekpeye people were not in support of criminality.
He assured the governor that more arms would be mopped up by community leaders in the next two weeks.
The service commanders presented the cash gifts of the Rivers State Government to the security officials.
It would be recalled that Ekpeye leaders worked out a traditional amnesty programme which led to local criminals surrendering their arms in a ceremony at the Government House, Port Harcourt, last week.
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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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