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Be Comforted In Your Father’s Legacies, Wike Tells A’Ibom Gov
The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has charged his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, Udom Emmanuel, to be comforted by the enduring legacies of his father, late Elder Emmanuel Nkanang.
The Rivers State governor had joined political leaders and statesmen from across Nigeria for the burial of the father of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, Elder Gabriel Emmanuel Nkanang, at Awa-Imma in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, last Saturday.
In a condolence message to the Akwa Ibom State governor at the funeral, Wike said: “May you be comforted by his enduring legacies as we pray to God to give you and your relatives the fortitude to bear the great loss as well as grant the soul of your departed father a peaceful repose.”
Wike said that with the death of late Elder Emmanuel Nkanang, the nation has lost a great asset.
He said: “In the death of your father, the nation has lost a great man of peace, wisdom and kindness, whose exemplary life and achievements will leave lasting impressions for generations. We will also miss him”.
The governor added: “Although we are all helpless before the will of the Almighty when death comes knocking at the door, the death of a parent, no matter the age, always leaves a painful and everlasting void.
“On behalf of my wife, the Government and the good people of Rivers State, I convey our heartfelt condolences to you and the people of Akwa Ibom State as a whole over this great loss, and also to let you know that we grief with you and have you in our prayers at this difficult time”.
The burial had in attendance Vice President, Prof Yemi Osibanjo, former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, another former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan, Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan, former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, governors of Adamawa, Ahmadu Fintiri; Bauchi, Senator Bala Muhammed; Cross River, Prof Benedict Ayade; Delta, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa; Bayelsa, Senator Douye Diri.
Others are governors of Oyo State, Engr Oluwaseyi Makinde; Sokoto, Hon Aminu Tambuwal; Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi; and the PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus.
The rest include, former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; former governors of Cross River, Donald Duke; Akwa Ibom, Victor Attach; Benue, Gabriel Suswan; past and present members of the national and state Houses of Assemblies as well as religious and traditional rulers from across Nigeria.
The Tide reports that Elder Gabriel Emmanuel Nkanang lived till 90 years before his passing on December 1, 2019.
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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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