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Flood Victims Commend RSG Over Health, Sanitation
The Rivers State Government, has received kudos for its humanitarian support to relief camps in flood ravaged areas of the state.
Camp officials as well as persons displaced by the recent floods and quartered at various camps in the Ahoada and Ogba Egbema axis of Rivers State have expressed gratitude to Rivers State Government for coming to their aid.
Conducting newsmen around one of the camps last week, the supervisor of St. Paul’s Primary School camp, Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rev. Felix Ekiye said that despite the large population of displaced persons numbering about 5,776, the camp has no challenge in the areas of food, health and sanitation.
Rev. Ekiye said that the government has been up and doing in ensuring that the displaced persons do not lack basic necessities.
“You can see that people are fetching water freely from the multiple pumps connected to the borehole so they have enough water to cook, bath, wash and flush the toilets which has helped us in maintaining good sanitary condition in the camp.
“You can also see that the health team is working dutifully round the clock and food preparation is on a continuous basis.” Rev Ekiye stated.
He however expressed regret that the camp is not fenced off from the East-West road, adding that the absence of a perimeter fence has encouraged trespassers to wonder in and share in the food and drugs meant for the displaced persons.
Our correspondent who toured the camps reports that all the camps visited in Ahoada East, Ahoada West and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas are equipped with functional water boreholes connected with water treatment facilities and multiple pumps from where displaced persons fetched water freely.
Mrs Ndu Ebube, a displaced person at the Universal Basic Education (UBE) camp, Omoku, told our reporter that the medical team has cured her of an illness that disturbed her for several weeks before arrival to the camp, Even as another displaced person, Miss Blessing John, was unhappy because the UBE camp managers would not allow those who wish to leave the camp to go with their mattresses. She wondered what they will sleep on when they return to their homes where their property had been wiped off by the flood.
Also, a physically challenged man, Comrade Appah Ebenezer, who said he had been visiting St. Paul’s Primary School camp since the disaster struck expressed disappointment that no camps were provided for his kind who cannot share facilities meant for able bodied people.
“I came here the first day thinking that I and some other people in my condition will be taken to a special camp, but when I realised that there was no camp meant for the physically challenged I had to go back.” He lamented.
A displaced person at Erema camp Mrs Progress Ijeoma appealed to the government to extend the kind gesture beyond provision of water, food and medicine and consider giving them monetary assistance as they return to their homes.
Meanwhile chairman of the State flood relief committee Engr Tele Ikuru assured victims during a recent tour of some of the camps that the government already has a post camp rehabilitation plan. According to the Deputy Governor, there are plans to source crops for distribution to victims to enable them regain the lost ground in terms of agricultural produce.
Also last week, the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Emmanuel Chindah stated, while inaugurating an inter-governmental committee on flood disaster in his office that the government would set up registration point for flood affected farmers in the state. He confirmed that more than 30,000 tons of grains have been allocated to Rivers State and noted that the committee would meet to work out modalities for the distribution.
While commenting on the post flood plan Special Duties Commissioner, Hon. Emeka Nwogu said it would cater for the food, healthcare sanitation and housing needs of the victims.
Desmond Osueke
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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