Amaechi Visits Ikwerre LGA

On Tuesday, last week, before the local government
tour commenced, the Progressive Governors Forum held its second workshop on education tagged, “Crisis in Nigeria Educating Sector: Addressing the connect between unemployment and insecurity” in Government, House.
The workshop which was declared open by chairman of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, through his deputy, Sir Jude Agbaso, was aimed at evolving education policies and programmes for APC led states in the country.
Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi set the tone for the workshop when he tasked participants made up of over 13 commissioners of Education from APC states. Amaechi represented by the Secretary to the State Government, George Feyii charged them to bring back education to its former status.
Governor Amaechi also commenced his “Meet the People Tour” to Ikwerre Local Government Area that same Tuesday. He covered seven communities on the first day and five on the second day of the tour. Communities visited include Aluu, Omanwa, Ubima, Omagwa. Apani, Omerelu, Isiokpo, Elele etc.
Explaining the essence of the tour on Tuesday at Igwuruta, Governor Amaechi said, “This visit is not for campaign. We are here to discuss what will benefit the people at the grassroots. I ‘am interested in the politics of development. I will build two new primary schools in Igwuruta. The primary schools will have 20 classrooms blocks”.
He also noted “those politicians from this area who are in the opposition (PDP) have benefitted more in this administration. I have helped them one way or the other. We will embark on empowerment of our people. So we urge you to always support our interest”.
On the second leg of the tour on Wednesday the governor covered five Ikwerre communities with Apani Town been the last port of call. He addressed Mammoth crowd at Aluu and assured them that the next caretaker committee chairman will come from their community. At Omagwa, he announced the elevation and recognition of their traditional ruler.
Governor Amaechi proceeded to Isiokpo from Omagwa, where he was given a rousing welcome. At Elele, he commended the peoples’ support for his administration and promised more projects, especially in the area of boosting power provision. He went to Apani as the night creped on the convoy. Not deterred by the hour, Amaechi addressed the people and announced that government would recognise their traditional ruler separate from that of Omerelu.
On Thursday, Governor Amaechi played host to the House of Representative Committee on Law Transport led by its Deputy Chairman, Dr Sokoute Davies. Though he commended the effort by the Federal Government to revive the railways, he observed that the country needs a faster and more effective rail system that will covey people and goods faster with little constraints.
Speaking earlier, Deputy Chairman of the House of Representative, committee on Land Transport intimated the governor that they were on oversight functions to inspect repair works on the railways from Enugu to Port Harcourt, and commended work so far done on the tracks.
On Friday last week, Governor Amaechi unveiled two vehicles under the Automated Road Analyser (ARAN) programme. The scheme is the brainchild of the Burean for Public Procurement (BOPP) to ensure quality road projects and standardization in projects delivery.
Director-General of BOPP, Mr Franklin Nlerum, said the equipment were secured top write scientific basis of assessing road projects. On Saturday, the governor played hosts to supporters from Ndoni in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area. The visit was private.