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Oshiomhole Tasks New Boards Members On Accountability

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Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has charged members of the seven newly inaugurated boards of parastatals to key into government’s development efforts, stressing the need for prudence and accountability.

  Comrade Oshiomhole who also swore-in two additional members of the Law Review Commission, congratulated the chairmen and members for their well-deserved appointment, pointing out that their appointments were based on their credibility and leadership qualities.

To members of Edo Broadcasting Board, Oshiomhole said “Edo Broadcasting Service is one of the essential services because information dissemination is very important.

“You can imagine Nigeria without radio and television and newspaper, people will just be in the dark. EBS has a very unique role to play in Information Management.

“I am also aware that you have certain challenges, including the fact that for a long time, most parts of the state are not able to receive EBS signals. We are working on that. We are working on buying new transmitters and open up booster station. We need it for our survival. We need it to be able to communicate with our people.

To members of the Rural Electricity Board, the Governor said “It is clear to all of us that the challenge of enriching rural life, encouraging our people to remain in rural areas and strengthening rural economy and improving rural productivity demands that there is electricity.

“Over the past couple of months, we have extended electricity to a number of communities around the state. I believe that there are several communities that are yearning for electricity.

“We will work closely with you under the ministry to ensure that these communities have light. We can encourage small scale industries to locate to the rural areas, if they are sure they can have electricity.

Also, to members of the Land Use Allocation Committee, Oshiomhole said he had no doubt that they were qualified to discharge their responsibilities.

“The Pharmaceutical Company is a Private Limited Company. Previously, it is run as a private business. But because we have a stake, we have to have a member on the Board. We ask you to feel free to advice on any matter that you think we need to reflect on to improve on health delivery in the state,” the governor said.

Comrade Oshiomhole who noted that members of the State Sports Council Board “were carefully selected said, “In all sports, we must be number one. I believe that given your various experiences and background, you will provide the desired leadership to ensure that our sports men and women attain greater heights.

To the Edo Property and Planning Authority, Oshiomhole said “you have a very enormous responsibility. There is a lot in your hands and I want to assure you that the government will cooperate with you and ensure that you succeed”.

He told members of the Water Board “to revisit all the various water projects in the state, assess their state of affairs, where we need to make additional investment, we will do so, where they have broken down, we repair. We can assure our people that no matter the terrain, we will be able to strike water”.

The governor congratulated the members of the Law Review Commission and urged them to accelerate the process of bringing Edo laws up to date.

 

Ben-ose Ogbemudia, Benin

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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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.
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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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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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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.
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