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Vote Against Ethnicity, Religious Bigotry -Amaechi

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Representative of the Rivers State Governor and State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning. Hon. Gogo Charles (centre) cutting tape to commission flag off of the (RSWSRC) recently. With him are: Hon. Patricia Simon-Hart. Water Resoruces Commssioner (2nd left) and D. G. RSWSRCs Mr Chris Obasiolu (2nd right). Photo: Chris Monyanaga

Representative of the Rivers State Governor and State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning. Hon. Gogo Charles (centre) cutting tape to commission flag off of the (RSWSRC) recently. With him are: Hon. Patricia Simon-Hart. Water Resoruces Commssioner (2nd left) and D. G. RSWSRCs Mr Chris Obasiolu (2nd right). Photo: Chris Monyanaga

The Rivers State Governor, Rt Hon Chibuike Amaechi has urged Rivers people to shun politics of ethnicity and religious sentiments and vote for only the right candidates in the March 28 and April 11, 2015 general elections.
Amaechi, who was speaking at the 27th convocation ceremony of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Port Harcourt, urged the people not to  cast their votes for the wrong persons all in the  name of “my brother”, adding that they should vote massively for all APC candidates at all levels.
He stated that his administration could be  measured by the level of achievement and success recorded by the institution, while also lauding the efforts of the vice chancellor for transforming the school in such a short time.
The governor said Rivers people would then appreciate his administration after he had left office, and wished the graduards well in their future endeavors.
In his speech, the Vice Chancellor of RSUST, Prof Barineme Fakae, said the institution was turning in a total of 5,600 graduands who have been conferred with various degrees and were highly skilled to compete globally.
He lauded the support of Governor Amaechi in ensuring that the university was rated the best state university in the country.
Fakae said, that the university was the first educational institution to deploy multiboard-based training system as well as the first institution to issue certificates and transcripts on graduation days and also the first university to remain the reigning European Assembly (EBA) best regional university Award winner from 2013-2018
The VC further noted that the 27th convocation ceremony was a unique one as it marked the end of his last tenure as the vc, adding that it was the first time three of its professors have been appointed emeritus professors.
Earlier, the Pro Chancellor of the university, Hon Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte on behalf of the governing  council, thanked Governor Chibuike Amaechi for bringing back the institution to its present state, and for providing the needed support to take RSUST to greater heights.
He charged the graduands to conduct themselves in the manner that is befitting of the institution.
The ceremony witnessed the conferment of Emeritus Professor on Prof Dagogo Michael Jim Fubara, Prof Steven Timipa Odi-Owei and Prof Augustine Ikechukwu Ahiauzu for their outstanding performance in impacting knowledge in their various fields.

 

Uzoigwe Chikwere

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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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