Rivers
Nigeria’ll Not Break Up -Cleric
The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has said that in spite of the security challenges currently facing Nigeria, the country would not break up, as it is going to wax stronger and remain one united and a indivisible nation.
Oke, who made the remarks while speaking with newsmen at the end of a two-day conference tagged, ‘Supernatural Encounter’ organised by the Transformational Bishops Fellowship, Rivers State Chapter in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, said through the divine intervention of God, the country would overcome the festering challenges and also not witness another Civil War.
He said the challenges of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, Fulani herdsmen’s threat and other atrocities would soon fizzle out and the country would wax stronger, and urged Nigeirans to remain calm and seek God’s face with prayers.
“ I want everybody in Nigeria to keep calm. Don’t be afraid. These are unusual times. Things are happening like they were not happening before. There is so much tension in the land. Let’s relax. God is in control. And let’s pray and turn to God in true repentance. Nigeria will not scatter. God will bring healing to the land and Nigeria will wax stronger, “ he said.
Oke, who is also the Chancellor of Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, said the conference whose focal point was to bring revival to the body of Christ and for the church to go back to the Apostolic foundation, had ushered in blessings and peace in Rivers State and Nigeria.
Against this backdrop, the PFN President pronounced blessings on Governor Nyesom Wike, his family, the Cabinet and the state government, saying, Rivers State would enjoy sustainable peace.
Oke, who presented a seminar paper titled, ‘Divine Encounter’ at the event, listed the five triggers and necessary steps the church must follow for it be truly revived.
According to him, they included salvation; prayer and fasting; giving (offering); mission; and sacrifice.
On his part, the President of Transformational Bishops Fellowship, Rivers State, Bishop Joseph Ehbohiemen said with the huge success recorded by the conference, “Expect more fire in the altar. Expect more revival in Rivers State. Things we have heard now, we will apply them. We have been revived. The body of Christ, we are growing.”
Ebhohiemen, who presented a seminar paper titled, ‘Power of Vision’, thanked the PFN President for gracing the occasion.
Also speaking, the National Vice President of PFN, South-South, Apostle David Zilly-Aggrey said Rivers State is privileged to host the PFN President, describing his visit to the state as a new dawn. According to him, PFN has over 60 million members in Nigeria. “It is a great thing to come to Rivers State and bless the land,” he said.
The Chairman of the Planning Committee of the conference and Presiding Bishop of Kingdom Life Gospel Ministries International Incorporated, Bishop Victor Uzosike said there has never been anything like the conference, describing it as amazing, and thanked God for its success.
On his part, the Financial Secretary of TBF, Bishop Ayo Odunayo said the conference lived up to expectation and has ushered the beginning of revival and restoration of the church.
The Secretary of TBF, Bishop Chris Olisah, spoke on the same breath , describing the conference as a real divine encounter in which lives were transformed.
The conference also had in attendance the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Rivers State, Apostle (Dr) Stanley Dimkpa, former Special Adviser to Rivers State Governor on Religious Matters, Bishop Winston T. Iwo, President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rivers State, Bishop Dagogo Jack, General Overseer of Abundant Life Evangel Mission, Apostle Eugene Ogu and Apostle David Adedeji, among other men of God.
By: Donatus Ebi
Rivers
Cleric Hails Gov Fubara Over Award
A cleric in Rivers State and Resident Minister of the Assemblies of God Church, Nigeria, Nvigwe 1, Woji, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rev. Godswill Stewart has described the ‘Peace Advocate Award’ bestowed on Governor Siminalayi Fubara by Silverbird Communications Limited, as very deserving.
Speaking with newsmen recently in Woji Town on the quality leadership of the Governor, among other state and national issues, Stewart said, “Today, we note that the economic and social landscape of Rivers State have become positively transformed as the average citizens can go about their normal businesses without any fear of intimidation.
“The fact that you achieve this feat within such a short time is an eloquent testimony of your administrative acumen and love for the people of Rivers State”.
Reacting to the development, Stewart said: “I welcome the recognition of Governor Fubara’s resoluteness and uncompromising stance against ill-conceived mischief-making, and all forms of criminality that made life difficult for residents and businesses in the State.
“I note with commendation that there has not been a single attack by hitherto prowling gunmen or incident of killing of law enforcement agents or burning of police offices or the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since the coming of the Fubara-led administration. Kudos to the courage and determination of one man, his team, and the commitment of the security agencies”.
However, Stewart called on the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the decentralization of policing for people like Sir Siminalayi Fubara to do more.
“It is unfortunate that the successive efforts and campaigns on constitutional amendment bills to create state police fell on deaf ears. But as the kidnapping epidemic and widespread insecurity in various parts of Nigeria rightly shows that we can no longer run from the reality, which is what we have to revert to decentralised policing lest we all perish.
“Importantly, what Governor Fubara has done with the security of lives and property even within the constitutional constraints is a confirmation that his dispensation and other services in the State could do so much under a state police system in collaboration with the federal police and other security agencies,” Stewart said.
By: Bethel Toby
Rivers
IWD: Invest In Yourselves, Gov’s Wife Urges Women
The wife of Rivers State Governor, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara has called on Rivers women and indeed all women to use the theme of 2024 International Women’s Day, ‘Count Her In: Invest In Women. Accelerate Progress’ to focus and pay more attention on themselves on how to better their lot by maximizing their potentials.
Speaking at an event organised by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), a world class organisation with the United Nations ECOSOC special consultative status, for the official observance of this year’s Women’s Day at the White Jade Event Centre in Port Harcourt recently, Mrs Fubara noted that the Day’s theme was apt and timely and charged women to always uphold the deliberate act of investing in themselves, be it in furthering formal education, developing new skills set or learning a trade.
According to her,” women must endeavor to shun idleness, gossip, malingering and always find something positive and productive to do regardless of age, social and financial capabilities, you all have something to offer”.
The Governor’s wife, who was represented by the State’s Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr Roseline Uranta had noted that everyone, irrespective of gender deserved a fair share of life, to let out their voices and be heard. Women, she said, have from time immemorial been great pillars in achieving remarkable heights in the society.
“The International Women’s Day therefore, is of important essence to celebrate all women for the roles they play in bringing, nurturing and sustaining life. It’s a day that provides us the platform to discuss women’s economic inclusion, limited participation in political and public life, lack of access to education for the girl-child, gender-based violence, child marriage, child trafficking, harmful cultural practices and other challenges facing women”.
“It’s a day, she continued, ‘ to reflect on the progressive achievement, an opportunity to call for change, to celebrate the acts of courage and every achievement made by ordinary women, who made extraordinary things”.
Mrs Fubara added that in order to achieve gender equality, which is one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations and one of the essence of Women’s Day, governments and society must ensure that the right responsibilities and opportunities of women do not elude them. Investing in women must be seen and taken as a human rights issue and considered as a social tool towards eradicating poverty.
The event which was organized by IAWPA to essentially celebrate women from different walks of life witnessed an impressive attendance by men, women, groups, corporate and social organisations.
Over 65 persons, including the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Rivers State First Lady, Mrs Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Prof Ngozi Odu and Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo were among those recognized with awards and received the class of 2024 Eminent Peace Ambassadors, Mayor of Peace and Justices of Peace appointments by IAWPA.
By: Gabriel Nwanetanya
Rivers
Court Adjourns Case Against Rivers Lawmakers To April
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, yesterday adjourned till April 22, 2024 for hearing, the suit , seeking the interpretation of the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended), concerning the defection of the 26 Assembly members of the of Rivers State House of Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
When the matter was called up by the presiding Justice, Hon Justice Phoebe Ayua in suit No FHC/PH/CS/17/2024, the Counsel to the plaintiff, Alasime Olunywe Karibo (Esq), disclosed that the court graciously authorised them to reach the defendants through substituted service on the last sitting date of February 8, 2024.
Olunywe however, expressed regrets that the actual date of service execution was not clear.
He pointed out that such may be part of the reason why the defendants did not appear in court except that of the lawyer representating Governor Siminalayi Joseph Fubara.
The suit which came by originating summons was instituted by one Mr Athanicious Eneyo, a Rivers man against Hon Martins Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers in addition to Governor Siminalayi Fubura.
The suit is seeking to know among other things, whether or not by the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), those lawmakers who defected from the PDP to the APC in Rivers State last December, can still be legitimately called members of the State Assembly vide Section 109.
Based on the issue of non-clarity of date, the court , however, promised to put the Plaintiff and Amaewhule on proper notice before the next adjourned date.
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