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Be Focused, Ogba Monarch Tells Jonathan
The Acting President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has been told to vehemently resist intimidation and distraction by enemies of good governance but be focused, bold and firm as he commences fast-tracking the nation’s development which had been stagnated in recent times.
The Oba (Eze-Ogba of Ogbaland) and immediate past Chairman, Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Eminence, Sir Dr. Chukumela Nnam Obi II (OON,JP) who made the call in his reaction to the ‘state of the nation’ requested the acting president never to look back but act fast by ensuring that all noticeable problems confronting the country were nibbed in the bud in the shortest time as to accelerate the socio-economic, political and religious growth of the nation.
According to the Ogba Monarch, the acting president should give all reform programme human face as the nation is faced with daunting challenges and workers welfare be given proper attention as to ensure better standard of living for them, especially, in view of the adverse effects of the global economic/financial meltdown.
He told Dr. Jonathan to implement without delay the amnesty offer granted Niger-Delta ex-militants as to bring final peace to the region and that he should also find lasting solution to the incessant Jos violence as it has portrayed the nation in bad light.
Oba Chukumela Obi, the Pioneer National President of Traditional Rulers of Oil and Mineral Producing Committees of Nigeria (TROMPCON) who condemned in strong terms the attacks and aspersion cast on the personality of the acting president, warned those behind such ugly actions to desist in their own interest as his unanimous mandate to act as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following the ill-health of his master really saved the country from the hands of faceless cabals and enemies of democracy who were preparing to use the opportunity of the political tension and suspense in the country then to strike.
He called on Nigerians irrespective of their tribes, sex, political, social and religious leaning to have confidence in the administration of the acting president in the task of building the country into an enviable nation.
The Eze-Ogba used the opportunity to mourn the recent passing on of the Lamido 11th of Adamawa, Dr Aliyu Mustapha, describing him as an outspoken, God-fearing and detribalised royal father who always had at heart the interests of all Nigerians when contributing at any traditional ruler’s forum.
He commended the Adamawa Emirate Council for peacefully and successfully selecting the new Lamido Adamawa the 12th, Alhaji Barkindo, and wished the new traditional ruler good health and wisdom to discharge his duties to the glory of God and benefit of mankind.
Commenting on the recent utterances by the Libyan President Col. Muammar Gaddafi that Nigeira should be split into two countries on religious basis, the first class royal father called on Nigerians to ignore the comments which is inciting and condemnable.
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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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