Rivers

Kirikese’s Choice Of Amaechi’s Best – Semenitari

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14 years ago

February 28, 2012

The choice of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi by the chiefs and people of Okrika in the 2011 governorship election, has been described as a conscious decision taken in the best interest of the people.

Information and Communications Commissioner, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari stated this when the Okrika Divisional Council of Chiefs led by its Chairman, Chief Nemi Adoki paid her a courtesy visit.

Mrs. Semenitari expressed gratitude to the chiefs and people of Okrika for their continued support to the government of Governor Amaechi and the Peoples Democratic Party in the State and at the national level.

She said, the decision to vote for the PDP particularly in 2011 governorship election remained the best way for the people of Wakirikese nation to reciprocate the kind gestures of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi to them since 2007.

The Commissioner declared, “Okrika people were able to deliver the government of Rivers State in the election; a result that clearly showed our stand and we can beat our chest to say that the PDP-led government of Chibuike Amaechi knows that Okrika people played a very significant role in his return to power andit is a good thing. We are happy it happened”.

She further explained, “and what is assured about us is that we are a people who are moved by conviction, we are a people who are fair-minded, we had a son who ran election, the reason we voted for Governor Amaechi instead of our son was not because we hated our son but because we knew that it was in the best interest of Wakirikese to vote for the PDP and so that does not make us a people who are afraid, It makes us a people who are courageous and who are not afraid to take a stand even when it may not seem like ‘a popular stand”.

The State Information and Communications boss said, Okrika was well represented in the government of Governor Chibuike Amaechi and assured that those in government would not disappoint the chiefs and people of Okrika. .

Mrs. Sernenitari therefore appealed to the Okrika Divisional Council of Chiefs and the people to continue to support the present administration as a demonstration of their love for their sons and daughters who are in government to realize set goals.

She stressed that all government functionaries from Okrika would do everything possible to work in synergy with the chiefs and opinion leaders from the area to move Okrika forward.

Earlier, in his speech, the Chairman, Okrika Divisional Council of Chiefs (ODCC), Chief Nemi Adoki had ‘said,the visit was informed by the need to demonstrate their commitment and support to the State government and to all Okrika sons and daughters who are serving in government.

Chief Adoki who expressed appreciation to Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi for giving the people of Okrika what he described as a valuable representation in his government, commended Mrs. Ibim Semenitari for discharging her duties to the pride of the people of Okrika, enjoining her to continue to do her best.

He disclosed that the new executive of the Chiefs Council is determined to interface with the people of the area to bring their development needs to the. knowledge of government.

Rivers

MCDI Inducts 150 Professionals In PH

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8 hours ago

November 24, 2025

The Tide

The Mentoring and Career Development Institute of Nigeria (MCDI) has inducted about 150 new members into various categories of membership during a special induction ceremony and dinner in Port Harcourt.

Aimed at expanding the institute’s membership base, the event offered new inductees an opportunity to engage with senior members and integrate fully into the organisation’s professional network.

The induction ceremony was part of the 2025 national conference of the institute.

National President of MCDI, Dr. Collins Edebiri, administered the oath, while the new members promised to carry out their duties faithfully, following the institute’s rules and constitution.

Dr. Edebiri emphasised the institute’s core mandate of instilling values that will shape individuals and institutions.

He emphasised the theme of the conference, “Mentoring for Individual and Corporate Leadership”, noting that last year’s focus centred on national development and value reorientation.

Edebiri explained that the induction ceremony is a key feature of the institute’s annual conference, though inductions also occur quarterly.

On the criteria for membership, he said the most important factor is the desire to be mentored or the readiness to mentor others, and urged the new inductees to become ambassadors of value-driven leadership in their respective workplaces.

Guest Speaker at the ceremony, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, who was a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), shared her experiences from her early days in journalism, attributing much of her professional growth to strong mentorship.

She encouraged members to embrace mentorship as a catalyst for personal and societal advancement.

Seminitari was later presented an award.

New members, including Wisdom Egberi Woniepiriye, and Mrs. Grace Ajinwanyiekwu, expressed their excitement and hope to be mentored well so they can eventually mentor others.

There were a dinner and networking session, marking another success for MCDI in its efforts to build leadership values nationwide.

By: Theresa Frederick & Charity Amiso

Rivers

Fisherman Gets Thumbs-Up Over Patent Creation

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8 hours ago

November 24, 2025

The Tide

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has commended a renowned fisherman, Mr. Ricky Brown Owunari, for what it described as a remarkable stride in global engineering content creation.

In a congratulatory message signed by the Association, weekend, the SPE said the patented “Dewaxer Flow Enhancer and Downhole Tool” had secured official endorsement under U.S. Patent No. 12,448,868 B2.

They said the development has been highlighted as a significant indicator of Rivers State’s growing intellectual and technological capacity, with observers noting that such breakthroughs position the state as a rising hub for innovation.

According to those familiar with the innovation, the achievement serves as proof that Niger Deltans have moved beyond the era of militancy and are now producing world-class content, research outputs, and technical solutions.

The SPE officials described the patented technologies as timely tools designed to tackle wax deposition in crude oil wells, a major challenge that frequently disrupts production and increases maintenance costs.

They further stressed that the milestone underscores the need for Rivers State to invest more in supporting innovators whose works demonstrate global potential.

Industry experts revealed that the tool originated from years of field observation, experimentation, and rigorous research aimed at improving flow assurance in challenging well conditions.

They also urged the Federal Government to show greater appreciation for home-grown innovations, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to formally recognise and encourage technological breakthroughs emerging from the Niger Delta.

Stakeholders at the event warned against piracy, emphasising that unauthorised copying of patented technologies undermines national progress and discourages genuine innovators.

Analysts observed that the breakthrough strengthens the narrative of a new Rivers State built on creativity, content development, and technical excellence rather than conflict.

The session concluded with a call for stronger collaboration between government authorities and industry players to protect intellectual property and position Rivers State as a greenhouse for innovation-driven content.

The content, The Tide gathered, is expected to solve critical challenges in the oil and gas sector, as well as other relevant areas of the national economy.

By; King Onunwor

Rivers

NBA Seeks End To Mass Abductions, Targeted Killings

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8 hours ago

November 24, 2025

The Tide

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has warned against mass abductiond and targeted killings in Nigeria.

President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, who gave the warning, noted that Nigeria was faced with a growing wave of violence following fresh attacks in Kebbi and Borno States.

The association issued the warning after terrorists attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga on November 17.

According The Tide’s source, the gunmen killed a teacher and abducted at least twenty-five students during a shootout with security personnel.

The President said the latest attack shows the country has become unsafe for schoolchildren and civilians.

He further noted that Nigeria also lost Brigadier General M. Uba earlier that day in an ISWAP ambush in Borno State.

According to Osigwe, the nation was witnessing a rise in terrorism, kidnapping, and lawlessness that has overwhelmed security agencies, adding that rural communities, travellers, farmers, and security officers are all exposed.

The NBA President also warned that Nigeria was facing a dangerous breakdown of public safety.

Quoting recent reports, he said about 145 people went missing in mass abductions across Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara within four days.

“The country must stop recording deaths while hoping for peace through negotiations with terrorists”, he said.

The NBA further revealed that recent intelligence alerts, including the DSS warning of ISWAP plans to strike in Ondo and Kogi, show a widening threat.

Osigwe questioned why terrorists still control forests and highways without challenge, with criminals levying taxes on communities, displace families, and attack convoys.

The NBA demanded an urgent national security overhaul with transparency and strong political will.

Osigwe, however, praised the teacher who died in Kebbi while protecting students.

By; King Onunwor