Rivers
Security, Crucial To Economic Dev – Amaechi
Gov. Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers has described security of the state as crucial to the economic development of the country.
Amaechi stated this when he received the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Mohammed Umar, in Port Harcourt recently.
He said Rivers remained crucial and imperative for the nation’s economic and industrialisation drive in view of the presence of numerous economic infrastructures in the state.
He commended the Air Force for its contributions to safeguarding national infrastructures and the restoration of peace and security to the state.
“Clearly, without your support economic infrastructure in the state such as the NLNG, Petro-chemical Company, Fertilizer Company and Refineries would have been affected during the period of violence.
“Without the involvement of the Nigerian Air Force too, the level of calm attained in the state would not have been possible due to its difficult terrain, especially its numerous creeks which criminals use as hideouts,” he said.
Amaechi said government was willing to make further contributions to support the Nigerian Air Force to enhance the cordial relationship between it and the state.
Earlier, Umar assured the governor that the Nigerian Air Force would continue to support the state in the area of maintenance of peace and the security of lives and property.
He expressed gratitude to Amaechi for his doggedness in the face of the challenges of violence and insecurity in the state.
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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