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Amaechi Commissions Okrika Projects, Lauds Chairman
Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has commended the Chairman of Okrika Local Government Council Barrister Tamuno Williams and President of NUPENG, Comrade Achese Igwe for empowering and bringing development projects to the people of Okrika in the State.
Amaechi spoke on Saturday when he flagged-off the Tricycle Empowerment Scheme initiated by the NUPENG President, Comrade Achese Igwe and Commissioning of Okrika Local Government Council Development Projects in Okrika.
While Commissioning the Divisional Police Headquarters in Okrika in the company of the Commissioner of Police Mohammed Ndabawa, the Kalio-Ama road project, ATC road and other projects, Governor Amaechi advised Barrister Tamuno Williams to make proper use of funds allocated to the Council by government to the benefit and welfare of the people of Okrika and also urged the people to pay their taxes for the smooth running of the council.
“We congratulate the Okrika council Chairman, Barrister Tamuno Williams for proper use of the council resources that come from government to improve the welfare of the people, but we must urge our people to pay their taxes to run the council, your councillors too must begin to evolve ways of raising revenue for the council, because the taxation process is all about optimum utilization of the peoples’ resources and funds to improve their welfare, if the people see what you are doing with their taxes, they will be encouraged to pay more”, Amaechi said.
Speaking further, Governor Amaechi assured the people of Okrika that all road projects embarked upon by the state government in the area would be completed soon.
He explained that even as his administration focuses attention in providing portable drinking water to the people of Port Harcourt, Eleme and Tai Local Government Areas, efforts would be made to ensure the problem of portable drinking water in Okrika is solve.
“Earlier this year, I was embarking on water project in Okrika before the federal government came that they will handle the project, so the Rivers State Government pulled out, even UNEP didn’t include Okrika and Eleme but my administration did and for the reason that you so desire to have water”, Amaechi said.
On the tricycle empowerment scheme initiated by the President of NUPENG, Comrade Achese Igwe, Governor Amaechi commended the efforts of NUPENG and contribution made so far in awarding scholarship to students of higher institution in Okrika.
“What impresses me most is the scholarship scheme you to indigenes of this place, just like what the Rivers State Government has been doing, I congratulate you”, Amaechi said.
Responding, the Chairman of Okrika Local Government Council, Barrister Tamuno Williams said, the commissioning of the Divisional Police Station in Okrika was to indicate the peaceful disposition of Okrika people in complementing the efforts of Governor Amaechi’s administration in bringing peace to the people of the state.
Barrister Williams stated that, the Divisional Police Station was burnt down during the militancy insurgence in the past administration, saying that, the project was started by the former Chairman, Hon. Tammy Datoru.
He further expressed his administration’s commitment in providing one hilux patrol van to assist the police in monitoring and checking crime in the area.
Also speaking, President of NUPENG, Comrade Achese Igwe said, the union has awarded scholarships to ten students of higher learning, including the provision of borehole water project to the people of Ogoloma in Okrika, as well as the building of Craft Centre to train indigenes on vocational skills and other empowerment programmes.
Comrade Igwe thanked Governor Amaechi for creating peaceful atmosphere for investors and citizens of the state to go about their legitimate duties without fear, saying further that, the road construction projects by his administration was a welcome development.
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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