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NBA Lauds Amaechi On Dev Projects
Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have given Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon Chibuike Amaechi a pat on the back for the number and quality of projects carried out in the State.
The NBA members gave the commendation, Wednesday, during a project inspection tour of four key projects executed by the Amaechi-led administration as part of the Bar’s week-long annual conference Wednesday in Port Harcourt.
Led by Barrister Lanke Odogiyon the Bar members in company of Governor Amaechi visited the model primary school and Health Centre at Elekahia, the new model secondary school at Ebubu, Eleme, the State’s new Gas Turbine at Afam, the Songhai Farm at Tai and the nearly completed Model Secondary School at Saakpenwa.
Governor Amaechi while taking the Bar members on tour of the model primary school informed them that the construction of the new model schools was based on the administration’s vision to transform the nearly comatose education system in the state.
According to him, the government demolished the dilapidated 1300 primary schools across the state and replaced them with 750 model structures and 24 secondary schools. In addition, he said, government took over the payment of teachers’ salaries to motivate them.
Rt. Hon. Amaechi decried the failure of the federal authorities to allow the state distribute the enormous power it generates from the gas turbine project and revealed that the state needs 400 megawatts of power but in the next four years would produce about 760 megawatts of power saying,” the federal government wrote to me that the states do not have the power to distribute power.”
At the Songhai Farm, he told his guests that the state embarked on the project to boost food production, employment and self sufficiency. The project which is a replica of Songhai Farm in Benin Republic according to Amaechi occupies 300 hectares of land, has 42 chalets with piggery, poultry, fish ponds fitted with recycling plants and hostels.
Lauding the Governor for the projects, a former member of the House of Representatives in the Second Republic, Barrister Olivia Agbajoh remarked,” the primary schools do not look like primary schools. I think other State Governors should take a tour of Rivers State and do what Amaechi has done in their states.”
Popular Nollywood actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo told reporters “what I have seen so far, is what I have dreamt for this country. I have no doubt in my mind that the children of this state have a great future”
Another lawyer, Ugo Festus Uwelaku said,”I’am happy with what Amaechi is doing and I will take this to my Governor to see”. He expressed hope that with Amaechi in power, he would ensure that the projects are self sustaining.
Meanwhile, Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State has called on other state governors to toe the path of Rivers State in the area of project execution saying that the state has set standards for others to follow.
Yuguda who was in Port Harcourt for the NBA Conference said although his administration has commenced developmental projects, it would need to take time to meet the pace of Rivers State.
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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