Eid-elMubarak: Amaechi Sues For Peace

Last week in Government House began with activi
ties to mark the nation’s 54 Independence anniversary.
Penultimate Friday, Jumaat service was held at the 2nd Brigade Mosque, where the governor was represented by Chairman of Degama Local Government Area, Hon, Ibigoni Pokima.
Last Sunday, the governor attended the church service at St Cyprains Anglican Church, Port Harcourt. “Heads of security outfits-Army, Airforce, Navy and Civil Defence with other Christian clerics were also in attendance.
In his speech after the sermon and prayers, Governor Chibuike Amaechi lamented the country’s dwindling fortunes economically and politically, saying “things are becoming more difficult than in Shagari and Abacha regimeS put together.”
The governor noted that only few persons have moved from poverty to wealth, urging Nigerians to pray for the country. He used the church service to explain why the state government was delaying in paying civil servants’ salaries, blaming the federal government for the development.
On Monday, the governor was represented by his deputy, Engr Tele Ikuru during the unveilment of five Hilux vans donated by telecom giant, MTN. Governor Amaechi commended MTN for the gesture describing it as demonstration of corporate social responsibility.
In the words of Amaechi, “it’s our business to jointly  ensure that business is conducive. As a responsible entity, its your responsibility to enhance what government is doing.”
The governor disclosed that over the years, the state government has donated over 300 security patrol vans to the various security agencies maintaining that securing lives and property was the responsibility of government.
Governor Amaechi on Wednesday made a live broadcast to the state as part of the 54th Independence anniversary. He stated that since the inception of his administration, he has tackled insecurity in order to restore the economy of the state.
With security restored, Governor Amaechi stated that his administration has driven the economy up and created over 43, 210 jobs in agriculture and education sectors. He noted that success recorded in the educational sector has earned the state the opportunity to host the World Book Capital 2014.
In conclusion, the Rivers State governor said by the time his administration comes to an end next year, he would have achieved a lot and left a better legacy. He urged politicians to play according to the rules as the elections draw closer paying God to sustain and uplift Nigeria.
After the broadcast, the governor took time to appear live on air at Nigeria Info Fm, Col FM, Radio Port Harcourt, and Family love FM, all in Port Harcourt on governorship.
Later on Thursday, he participated  at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Special get –together lunch held at Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt, while on Friday, he visited Degema local government area, to unveil 18,000 capacity stadium built by the local government council. At the commissioning, the governor commended the Chairman , Hon Ipokiwa Igoni, while urging the Kalabari people to vote out PDP in order to regain their ceded oil wells.
The governor also later issued an Eid El Kabir message. He sued for peace and stability of the nation, while enjoining Muslims to hope and work for the best as they celebrate.