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Healthy Competition Among Govs Encourages Hard Work – Amaechi
Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi says there exist a healthy competition and rivalry among present state governors in the country as they are working hard to justify their mandate.
Governor Amaechi said this Friday night when he hosted students of the National Defence College, Abuja on study tour of the state and the executive of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission on pre-pilgrimage Retreat in Rivers State to a dinner at Government House, Port Harcourt.
The governor hinted that the trend is changing as available evidence shows that all the state governors are working hard not because of second term but to make a difference in governance.
He however, urged the public not to assess the state governors equally because some states are richer than others and that more would be expected of the richer ones but remarked that they are all doing well within the lean resources allocated to them.
The state Chief Executive, thanked the students of the National Defence College and the executives of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission for visiting the state, noting that there is a lot of improvement in security in the state.
The governor explained that the only way to restore and sustain peace in the state is to enforce law and order and commended the security agencies for their tireless effort, emphasizsing that the state would invite all the security officers that served the state during the security challenge period for special honour.
Governor Amaechi used the occasion to reassure Rivers people that his administration would not lack the courage to chase away criminals from the state and restated the overriding interest in the demolition of waterfronts.
He thanked the Christian clergy men for assisting the state with their prayerful support which contributed in no small way to the achievement of peace and security in the state.
Responding the commandant of the National Defence College, Abuja Rear Admiral Gboribiogha Jonah lauded the government and people of the state for the cordial relationship existing between them and security personnel in the state.
Admiral Jonah expressed happiness that the state government is giving security issues the attention it deserves, pointing out that the amnesty programme of the federal government is succeeding and solicited the support of all stakeholders.
Also speaking the executive secretary of the Nigerian Pilgrims Commission Mr. Kennedy John Opara, described Governor Amaechi as the bridge between the old and new politicians in the country, stressing that he has become a source of challenge to many people.
Mr. Opara thanked the Rivers State government for consistently sponsoring the highest number of Christian pilgrims .
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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