Govt Cautions Warlords Against Instigating Crisis

Wife of the Governor of Rivers State, Dame Judith Amaechi (right) donating a Vita Foam to Mrs Irekie Kpakor (left) at her visit to Gokana LGA,recently.

As inter-cult related clashes continue to heighten tension in parts of Rivers State, the state government has cautioned the various warlords against plunging the state into another round of crisis.
The State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuke Rotimi Amaechi, who said this at a thanksgiving service to make the 2014 International Youth Day at the St. Paul’s Anglican church, Garrison Bus stop, Port Harcourt, also urged Christians to pray against distractions in the state.
The governor, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Youth Development, Sir Owene Wonodi, warned that war-lords must sheathe their swords in the interest of peace and development of the state.
He also advised the youth against being used by desperate politicians to achieve their goals. He urged parents to live up to their responsibilities by ensuring that their children are brought up in the fear of the Lord.
Meanwhile, the Rivers State Government has released a programme towards the celebration of this year’s International Youth Day in the state.
According to the Commissioner for Youth development, Sir Owene Wonodi, there will be a visit to the Rehabilitation centre, Iriebe to encourage the inmates of the centre while a seminar will hold in the afternoon today.
The grandfinale will hold tomorrow with a quiz and essay competition.
The Commissioner urged the public to participate in the programme.
Earlier during the service, Rev. Canon Kingsley Ogbonda urged Christians to be on guard as the coming of the Lord is at hand.
He said that, the outbreak of some deadly diseases and other natural disasters are all signs of the end time.