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Rivers Govt COS Debunks Sack Rumour
The Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Sir Tony Okocha, has debunked rumours of his sack, saying they were the handiwork of detractors.
This is coming against the backdrop of comments by detractors and mischief makers that he has been sacked by Governor Chibuike Amaechi.
Speaking yesterday at a thanksgiving service and reception in honour of Professor Michael Emeji at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Diocese of Ikwerre, Okporowo-Ogbakiri, Chief Okocha urged the Rivers people to disregard such statements as they are attempts to score cheap political points and calculated to whip up public sentiments against the Amaechi-led administration in the state.
According to him, “Those who peddle those numours are living in fool’s paradise and are doing that to score cheap popularity to whip up public sentiments against the Amaechi-led administration”, Okocha said.
He also described supporters of the Amaechi-led administration as peaceful and law-abiding, particularly those living in Okporowo-Ogbakiri, stating that peace has finally returned to the community and development is currently taking the centre stage in the area.
“Supporters of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi are known to be peaceful, particularly those who live in Ogbakiri. If you recall some years back, the place was volatile, but right now, the people are back to the community and peace has returned. The people must learn to live in peace”, Okocha said.
Okocha further commended Professor Michael Emeji on his numerous achievements and his recent elevation as Professor of Arts, Design and Culture in the academia.
He urged Professor Emeji to use his expertise to ensure the rapid development of Ogbakiri community and the nation in general.
The chief of staff equally charged Christians to remain prayerful ahead of the 2015 general elections and choose credible leaders that will put the people first, and further promote dividends of democracy in the nation’s polity.
In a related development, the Chief of Staff, Government House, Chief Tony Okocha has described late Elder Wobo Amadi Chukwu as a community leader that left remarkable achievements in the history of Nkporlu-Rumuigbo Community.
Okocha disclosed this yesterday when he paid a condolence visit on the family at Nkporlu-Rumuigbo in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.
He explained that late Elder Chukwu was an ardent associate of Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi’s political family and will equally be given a befitting burial.
“As Chief of Staff, Government House, I came with my entourage to pay condolence visit on the bereaved family. Late Elder Wobo Amaechi Chukwu was an ardent supporter of Governor Amaechi, in fact, an associate of his political family. His death, we know how painful it is to the family, but his landmark achievements and indelible marks of leadership in this community is what he will be remembered for. Our prayers is to enjoin you to take heart, we shall join you to give him a befitting burial”, Okocha said.
Responding, eldest son of late Chukwu, Mr Chinedum Johnson Amadi thanked the chief of staff for taking the bold step to commiserate with the family.
According to him, “Today, I feel very great. Your coming has given me and members of my family hope and confidence, indeed, we feel very satisfied to see you in our midst to commiserate with us at this time of our grief and mourning. We shall also inform you, when we have fixed a date for his burial. We are indeed grateful for the decision to support us”, Mr Chinedum Amadi said.
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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