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Rivers: Non -Indigenes Praise Amaechi On Development

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US Vice President Joe Biden (left), with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arsenly Yalsenyuk, during a meeting in Kiev, Ukraine, last Tuesday. Biden called on Moscow to encourage pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine to vacate government buildings and check points, accept amnesty and “address their grievances politically”.

US Vice President Joe Biden (left), with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arsenly Yalsenyuk, during a meeting in Kiev, Ukraine, last Tuesday. Biden called on Moscow to encourage pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine to vacate government buildings and check points, accept amnesty and “address their grievances politically”.

A group of non-indigenes resident in Rivers State Thursday stormed Government House, Port Harcourt to declare their support for the state Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Leader of the Non-indigenes Political Forum in the state, Chief Williams Samuel Ubaka commended Governor Amaechi for the uncommon transformation put in place by his administration to improve the living standard of the people.
According to him, “we are particularly happy with the uncommon transformation of your administration, and especially, in the areas of good and accessible roads, healthcare services, education, particularly, the World class model primary and secondary schools that have admitted our children on free scholarship, we are most grateful for that opportunity”, High Chief Ubaka said.
High Chief Ubaka also thanked Governor Amaechi for employing 20 per cent of non-indigenes during the last teacher’s recruitment exercise, and the appointment of their sons into political offices to pilot the affairs of the state.
The group further urged Governor Amaechi to provide vehicles for mobility and also demanded for pilgrimage slots for non-indigenes, implementation of employment and scholarship quota, empowerment and skill acquisitions as well as reduction of burial fees at the Port Harcourt cemetery.
Responding, Governor Amaechi said, “We usually send a minimum of 500 Muslims to Mecca free of charge annually. But, if you also want us to give 100 chances for Muslims and Christians in APC respectively, we are also ready to grant that request. For party (APC) positions, I said, they must give 10 per cent to the ward, state levels, but more than that at the senatorial zones. On scholarship, 20 per cent will go to the non-indigenes. I don’t believe in non-indigeneship. As far as I am concern, you are entitled to everything if you have lived in Rivers State for at least five years. We are all Rivers indigenes. If you go anywhere around this state and they are segregating you, please, call my attention, the reason is that, we are all Nigerians and we remain bonafide citizens of this country. The All Progressives Congress, APC believes that there is need for change because government in power does not want money to reach you. We need the bottom-top approach for our people to benefit and improve their standard of living”, Amaechi said.
The State Chief Executive urged the group to vote for the All Progressives Congress, APC and also ensure their votes count at every polling unit, for credible leaders to be voted into power in the 2015 general elections.
“INEC must allow elections to hold freely for the people to choose credible leaders. Your votes must count in the 2015 general election. Please, Monitor your votes, don’t go home after voting, remain in your polling unit and ensure your votes are counted”, Amaechi said.
Earlier, the State Interim Party Chairman, of APC, Chief Davies Ikanya said, the solidarity visit by this group of non-indigenes to Government House was an indication to declare support for Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and the All Progressive Congress, APC.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.
This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”
She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.
As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.
A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.
Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.
The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.
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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.
On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.
Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.
It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.
The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.
Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.
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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.
The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.
According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.
The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.
It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.
The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.
Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.
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