Rivers

APC Sensitisation Tour Is Not For Campaign – Feyii

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11 years ago

October 20, 2014

The Secretary to Rivers
State Government, Mr. George Feyii, has reiterated that the tour by the contract, Mobilization, Voter Education and Monitoring Committees of All Progressive congress (APC) is to sensitize party members, and ascertain membership strength, in the various Local Government Areas and not a campaign tour.
Mr. Feyii, who was presented by Chief (Sir) Alex Wele, made the remarks in Opobo town recently when he led a delegation of the Committees on a sensitization visit, said that the visit would afford the team the opportunity to ascertain the strength of the party and to see visible party structures in the area.
In his speech, the Secretary, contact committee of APC in the state, Godwin Iroawunsi, said “when a people truly desire and demand a change, they can withstand all forms of intimidation and arsenal thrown at them”, adding that “APC is building itself to be formidable to such an extent that it will win delections in 2015 and beyond”.
Mr. Iroawunsi charged all party faithful on the need to increase the numerical strength and support base of the party, calling on all stakeholders and party members to reach out to the people to increase the party strength in their various wards.
Earlier in his welcome speech, the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area, Senibo Tonye Epelle, thanked the committee for the visit.

Also speaking at the event, some chieftains of APC in the area, led by a member of the Board of trustees of the party, Dr. Sam Sam Jaja, said that Opobo/Nkoro is a strong hold of the APC, saying that the opposition parties do not have a place in the area.
In another development, the CTC Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Council, Hon. Michael Donald Igolima, had given the assurance that the council would partner any agency that was set to sensitize the people of the area on the importance of voters registration.
Hon. Igolima, who made the remarks in his office in Opobo town during the inauguration of the inter-agency committee on publicity said that the event was very key to the political process of the nation.
Earlier, the Resident Electoral Officer of the Independent National electoral Commission, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, said that the committee has been mandated to ensure that residents of the area were properly educated on registration of voers, and the issurance and collection of permanent voters card.
The members of the Committee are” the electoral Officer in the area, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, chief Orientation and Mobilisation Officer of National Orientation Agency in the area, Samuel Archibald, Information Officer of the area, Idanye Oruigoni, Local inspector of NYSC in the area, Mr. Tom-George and Women leader of Opobo, Felicia Pepple.

Rivers

MCDI Inducts 150 Professionals In PH

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4 days ago

November 24, 2025

The Tide

The Mentoring and Career Development Institute of Nigeria (MCDI) has inducted about 150 new members into various categories of membership during a special induction ceremony and dinner in Port Harcourt.

Aimed at expanding the institute’s membership base, the event offered new inductees an opportunity to engage with senior members and integrate fully into the organisation’s professional network.

The induction ceremony was part of the 2025 national conference of the institute.

National President of MCDI, Dr. Collins Edebiri, administered the oath, while the new members promised to carry out their duties faithfully, following the institute’s rules and constitution.

Dr. Edebiri emphasised the institute’s core mandate of instilling values that will shape individuals and institutions.

He emphasised the theme of the conference, “Mentoring for Individual and Corporate Leadership”, noting that last year’s focus centred on national development and value reorientation.

Edebiri explained that the induction ceremony is a key feature of the institute’s annual conference, though inductions also occur quarterly.

On the criteria for membership, he said the most important factor is the desire to be mentored or the readiness to mentor others, and urged the new inductees to become ambassadors of value-driven leadership in their respective workplaces.

Guest Speaker at the ceremony, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, who was a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), shared her experiences from her early days in journalism, attributing much of her professional growth to strong mentorship.

She encouraged members to embrace mentorship as a catalyst for personal and societal advancement.

Seminitari was later presented an award.

New members, including Wisdom Egberi Woniepiriye, and Mrs. Grace Ajinwanyiekwu, expressed their excitement and hope to be mentored well so they can eventually mentor others.

There were a dinner and networking session, marking another success for MCDI in its efforts to build leadership values nationwide.

By: Theresa Frederick & Charity Amiso

Rivers

Fisherman Gets Thumbs-Up Over Patent Creation

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4 days ago

November 24, 2025

The Tide

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has commended a renowned fisherman, Mr. Ricky Brown Owunari, for what it described as a remarkable stride in global engineering content creation.

In a congratulatory message signed by the Association, weekend, the SPE said the patented “Dewaxer Flow Enhancer and Downhole Tool” had secured official endorsement under U.S. Patent No. 12,448,868 B2.

They said the development has been highlighted as a significant indicator of Rivers State’s growing intellectual and technological capacity, with observers noting that such breakthroughs position the state as a rising hub for innovation.

According to those familiar with the innovation, the achievement serves as proof that Niger Deltans have moved beyond the era of militancy and are now producing world-class content, research outputs, and technical solutions.

The SPE officials described the patented technologies as timely tools designed to tackle wax deposition in crude oil wells, a major challenge that frequently disrupts production and increases maintenance costs.

They further stressed that the milestone underscores the need for Rivers State to invest more in supporting innovators whose works demonstrate global potential.

Industry experts revealed that the tool originated from years of field observation, experimentation, and rigorous research aimed at improving flow assurance in challenging well conditions.

They also urged the Federal Government to show greater appreciation for home-grown innovations, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to formally recognise and encourage technological breakthroughs emerging from the Niger Delta.

Stakeholders at the event warned against piracy, emphasising that unauthorised copying of patented technologies undermines national progress and discourages genuine innovators.

Analysts observed that the breakthrough strengthens the narrative of a new Rivers State built on creativity, content development, and technical excellence rather than conflict.

The session concluded with a call for stronger collaboration between government authorities and industry players to protect intellectual property and position Rivers State as a greenhouse for innovation-driven content.

The content, The Tide gathered, is expected to solve critical challenges in the oil and gas sector, as well as other relevant areas of the national economy.

By; King Onunwor

Rivers

NBA Seeks End To Mass Abductions, Targeted Killings

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4 days ago

November 24, 2025

The Tide

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has warned against mass abductiond and targeted killings in Nigeria.

President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, who gave the warning, noted that Nigeria was faced with a growing wave of violence following fresh attacks in Kebbi and Borno States.

The association issued the warning after terrorists attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga on November 17.

According The Tide’s source, the gunmen killed a teacher and abducted at least twenty-five students during a shootout with security personnel.

The President said the latest attack shows the country has become unsafe for schoolchildren and civilians.

He further noted that Nigeria also lost Brigadier General M. Uba earlier that day in an ISWAP ambush in Borno State.

According to Osigwe, the nation was witnessing a rise in terrorism, kidnapping, and lawlessness that has overwhelmed security agencies, adding that rural communities, travellers, farmers, and security officers are all exposed.

The NBA President also warned that Nigeria was facing a dangerous breakdown of public safety.

Quoting recent reports, he said about 145 people went missing in mass abductions across Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara within four days.

“The country must stop recording deaths while hoping for peace through negotiations with terrorists”, he said.

The NBA further revealed that recent intelligence alerts, including the DSS warning of ISWAP plans to strike in Ondo and Kogi, show a widening threat.

Osigwe questioned why terrorists still control forests and highways without challenge, with criminals levying taxes on communities, displace families, and attack convoys.

The NBA demanded an urgent national security overhaul with transparency and strong political will.

Osigwe, however, praised the teacher who died in Kebbi while protecting students.

By; King Onunwor