Rivers
HYPREP Boss Decries Sabotage In Ogoni Communities
Traditional rulers and youths in Ogoni land have been advised to safeguard public infrastructure from vandals bent on sabotaging efforts of government.
This is contained in a statement by the new Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hydrocarbon Pollution and Remediation Project (HYPREP), Dr Mike Nwielaghi, on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.
Nwielaghi said that acts of sabotage perpetrated by a few criminals in the area had made it difficult for government to successfully tackle the challenge of water shortage in Ogoni land.
He recalled that provision of portable water in oil impacted areas was among recommendation in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report, adding that sabotage has slowed the process.
The Chairman said that vandals at various communities deliberately destroyed sensitive equipments thereby rendering the water projects ineffective.
“One thing I must say is that, there have been several water projects in this state. As we speak, the state government has promised to drive its water scheme.
“HYPREP on the other hand is embarking on several water projects same goes for the federal government.
“Just two days ago, a multi billion Naira potable water project was flagged off by the Minister for Environment, Dr Mohammad Abubakar.
“There was a water project here in Ogoni sited in Baen Community, the reticulation was up to Kono area, that project was expected to address water needs for Kono and Kwawa communities.
“Permit me to ask, are we drinking that water any more? The reason is simple, our people have continued to sabotage efforts of government and corporate bodies in the area.
“You request for potable water, when its provided, after a month or two the equipments are vandalised and you return to question why you can no longer drink water,” he said.
The board chairman also said that HYPREP was also collaborating with the state government to fund some of the water projects under its ‘Livelihood Programme’.
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Rivers Judiciary Denies Issuing Court Order Stopping SOLAD from Swearing in RSCSC Members
The Rivers State Judiciary has denied a media report claiming that Justice Frank Onyiri of the State High Court issued an injunction order restraining the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), from inaugurating the newly appointed members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission (RSCSC).
In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of litigation at the High Court, Menenen Poromon (Esq), the state Judiciary disassociated itself from the report, describing it as malicious and fabricated.
The statement emphasized that the report was a falsehood and a misrepresentation of what transpeared in the court.
Poromon clarified that no such order was issued by Justice Onyiri or any other judge of the High Court of the state and urged the public to disregard the information, as it lacked any iota of truth.
The statement however advised the public to verify any information concerning the state Judiciary directly from the office of the Chief Registrar, High Court of the State, to avoid spreading of misinformation.
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