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Sekibo, Reliable, Dependable Leader – Lawmaker
The member representing
Obio/Akpor Constituency Two in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, has described Senator George T. Sekibo as a reliable and dependable leader who has the interest of the common man at heart.
Hon Chinda said this at the grand finale of Senator Sekibo’s re-election campaign.
He said Sen. Sekibo had used his position as a Senate Committee Chairman on Defence to support Rivers State.
“One of such persons who benefited from Senator Sekibo’s effort is an Obio/Akpor son who was promoted to a General in the Army. We have not had it before, it is through his own contribution and good representation,” he said.
He also said that the senator’s empowerment scheme to widows and others as well as his support for every Rivers man was enough to re-elect him as a senator, adding that no one may do it better than Sekibo.
In their separate speeches, Ogu/Bolo, Okrika, Port Harcourt City, Obio/Akpor local governments, Maurene Tamuno, Tamuno Williams, Chimbiko Akarolo and Timothy Nsirim respectively assured Senator Sekibo of their total support, due to his level of support in the development of the senatorial district.
Meanwhile, Senator George Sekibo has promised to redouble his efforts if re-elected to represent Rivers senatorial district at the National Assembly.
He recalled how he had toiled to add colour to his senatorial district, while assuring on a better deal upon his victory.
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Chief Godspower U. Ake lauded party members and supporters who participated in the re-election campaign and assured that the party would continue to lead in the state.
Earlier, the leader of Action Congress of Nigeria chairmen of ACN in Ogu/Bolo Local Government, Pastor Francis Ebenezer and Hon. Bernard Alapu who were members of the Peoples Democratic Party, retuned to the PDP and pledged to work with Sekibo for his re-election.
In another development, the leadership of the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS), has endorsed the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the Rivers East senatorial district re-run election, Senator George Thompson Sekibo, saying, he is a man who has become a husband not only to the women from his senatorial district but also almost all widows in the state.
Making the position known in a statement issued after its emergency meeting and signed by the union’s National President, Comrade Awotoye Warmate, NURSS said it unanimously resolved to support Sekibo as part of its function in the propagation of good governance.
The body also noted that senator Sekibo had prioritized education and single handedly offered scholarship awards to more than a thousand orphans and students from poor backgrounds, adding that the PDP candidate had showcased philanthropic gestures.
“He is the man the students of this state yearn for because he has proven to be a father to all,” NURSS said, and urged all students to vote for Sekibo at the polls.
Representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), National Union of Etche Students (NUES), National Union of Ikwerre Students (NUIS) and National Union of Wakrike Students (WASU) also endorsed the document.
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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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