Rivers
Ogba Monarch Seeks Preservation Of Cultural Heritage
The foremost traditional ruler in Rivers State and Oba, Eze Ogba, of Ogbaland, Chukumela Nnam Obi II, has described culture as a veritable instrument for socio-economic development of the country, and called for its preservation at all levels.
Sir Nnam Obi II, who stated this, while addressing newsmen at this years annual Nchaka festival in Omoku recently, attributed the development of China and Japan to the exploitation of their cultural values.
The Ogba Monarch remarked that the Ncheaka festival was capable of attracting huge revenue for the state through cultural tourism. He pointed out that tourists from home and abroad would throng the area if the Nchaka festival was given the needed boost, and expressed optimism that it would lead to urban development.
The royal father stated that if the environmental problems of the area were addressed, the LGA as the highest oil producing area in the state and host of many oil exploiting companies could became the hub of social development in Rivers state.
Eze Nnam Obi II the former Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, said the Nchaka festival offered an ample opportunity for the people of the kingdom to rededicate themselves to the service of humanity.
He noted that the festival was aimed at ensuring the continuity of traditional skills and sports with a view to adapting them to serve modern needs.
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Rivers Judiciary Denies Issuing Court Order Stopping SOLAD from Swearing in RSCSC Members
The Rivers State Judiciary has denied a media report claiming that Justice Frank Onyiri of the State High Court issued an injunction order restraining the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), from inaugurating the newly appointed members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission (RSCSC).
In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of litigation at the High Court, Menenen Poromon (Esq), the state Judiciary disassociated itself from the report, describing it as malicious and fabricated.
The statement emphasized that the report was a falsehood and a misrepresentation of what transpeared in the court.
Poromon clarified that no such order was issued by Justice Onyiri or any other judge of the High Court of the state and urged the public to disregard the information, as it lacked any iota of truth.
The statement however advised the public to verify any information concerning the state Judiciary directly from the office of the Chief Registrar, High Court of the State, to avoid spreading of misinformation.