Wike Intervenes To Save ONELGA

Last week’s first Christmas Carol is still reverberating
across the nooks and crannies of the State after the State Government and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) staged the first State Government organised Carol. Governor Nyesom Wike with other top state officials attended at the Gen. Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt.
Last Monday, Governor Wike felicitated with his Deputy Dr, Ipalibo Harry-Banigo on her birthday. The governor commended Dr Harry-Banigo for being a reliable partner in the transformation of Rivers State in line with the New Rivers Development Blueprint.
The governor further opined that the deputy has earned herself a place in the history of the State following her record of service in the civil service, health care sector and now as deputy governor of the State.
On Tuesday, the governor through his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Mr. Simeon Nwakaudu announced the appointment of a new Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA). Mr Lawrence Macaulay Pepple was appointed to lead the agency after it was shut down last month. Mr Pepple’s appointment took effect from Monday 21st December, 2015.
On Wednesday, shortly after returning from an official trip to the Federal Capital Territory, the governor inaugurated two Caretaker Committee Chairmen for Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA) and Etche Local Government Areas.
The governor submitted that the security reports in ONELGA indicated that the former chairman had relapsed while security deteriorated in the area. He noted that security reports indicated that there was need to intervene and enthrone rule of law in ONELGA.
He therefore directed the new CTC Chairman of ONELGA, Prince Isaac Umejere to make security a top priority and restore peace in the Omoku, Egi communities. “You have to collaborate with security agencies to fight crime and cultism in ONELGA.” Wike charged him.
On the same Wednesday, deputy governor, Dr Ipalibo Harry-Banigo honoured 10 staffers who retired after a meritorious service in Government House as part of a Christmas Carol, end of Year Party and Sendforth for staff and retirees and expressed appreciation to them following their dedication and sacrifice while serving the State in various capacities.
Ahead of the Christmas, celebration on December 25, Governor Wike on Thursday sent out a yuletide message to the people of the State. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, he urged Christians to remain committed to the worthy ideals demonstrated by God in the birth of Jesus Christ.
He also called on the people to pray for Rivers State and Nigeria as a whole. The governor assured that the state will continue to grow from strength to strength as his administration was rooted on God and the will of the people.
On Christmas day, the governor’s wife, Her Excellency Justice Eberechi Nyesom Wike celebrated with the less privileged in the society. She began the day with a visit to the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital (BMH) where she gave gifts to babies born on Christmas Day.
Justice Nyesom Wike said, “I am happy that we have our Christmas babies. I am happy that the three mothers delivered their babies safely. These babies represent the future and God’s miracle to mankind.”
On Saturday, Governor Wike swore-in more 15 special Advisers in Government House. He said the new aides will be the last batch in the year as he called on them to join hands in the implementation of the development agenda of the administration.