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RSG To Recognise Undisputed Stools … Inaugurates CARNIRIV Committee

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16 years ago

May 28, 2010

Rivers State Government says it may recognise more Traditional Rulers in the state to fill vacant stools that are not in dispute.

To this effect, the state government has directed the state Council of Traditional Rulers to constitute a committee that would identify all vacant stools that are not in contention for proper recognition by the government.

Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi gave this assurance Friday while declaring open the 79th Quarterly General Meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, at the Council Secretariat in Port Harcourt.

“We are prepared to recognise vacant stools in the state that would not have any adverse effect to the Community, therefore I would urge the Council to set up a committee to identify vacant stools without dispute for recognition”, Governor Amaechi stated.

He explained that his administration would fulfill all promises made to the Traditional Rulers’ Council within the limits of available resources, noting that a separate meeting would be convened to brief the Royal Fathers on the status of the state.

Governor Amaechi, said the state government is embarking on several projects that would better the lives of Rivers people, emphasising that the next state stakeholders’ meeting would be held at the new Model Secondary School project site at Ebubu, Eleme Local Government Area, to enable the people appreciate the huge expenditure burden borne by government on some projects.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, HM, King Theophilus Princewill, said the Council would continue to uphold the objectives and principles that led to the establishment of the body as well as partner with the state government for enhanced benefit to the people.

King Princewill, who is also the Amanyanabo of Kalabari Kingdom, stressed the need for team work among the Traditional Rulers, so as to play their legitimate role of guiding the state government achieve her purpose.

The Royal Father used the occasion to thank Governor Amaechi for the giant developmental strides in the state, and solicited for more support to the Council as well as the recognition of more stools.

Meanwhile, Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has inaugurated a 10member committee for the 2010 State Festival of Arts and Culture tagged CARNIRIV.

The Committee, which has the governor as the Chairman, includes the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Marcus Nle Ejii, as Vice Chairman, Commissioner for Information and Communications, Ibim Semenitari, Commissioner for Budget, Gogo Charles and Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Felix Nwaeke as members.

Others are Comrade Peter Esele, Iboroma Harry, Yibo Koko, Dornu Kogbara, Paulinus Nwankwoala and Sam Dede while the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Tourism is to serve as Secretary.

Inaugurating the Committee, Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi said the Ministry of Culture has done well in the past to organise the festival, but there is need to intervene and give it a professional touch to meet current realities.

The governor said the CARNIRIV expected to be a week long event would feature traditional parade and the Caribbean Parade to make the 2010 festival a memorable event and congratulated the members of the committee for accepting to serve.

The committee is expected to organise the 2010 CARNIRIV that would be of international standard by promoting Rivers Culture and tourism.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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4 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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4 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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4 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.