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Banigo, Obuah Hail New Rivers CJ
Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo has described the appointment of Justice A. I. Iyayi-Lamikanra (the most senior judge in the state High Court) as Acting Chief Judge of Rivers State as a progressive development in the state judiciary.
Dr. Banigo, in a statement by her Press Secretary, Paul Damgbor, said the appointment of Justice Iyayi-Lamikanra, another female, by the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has further restored stability and sanctity in the state judicial system in particular and Nigeria as a whole.
The deputy governor noted that the governor’s action has demonstrated obedience to rule of law, Justice, equity and fairness as well as compliance to laid down principles of engagement.
The deputy governor opined that the peaceful transition has again positioned Rivers State as a reference point in Judicial issues, pointing out that the State Government has lived up to its promise of reviving and respecting the independence of the Judiciary and the legislative Arms of Government as enshrined in the Nigerian constitution under the principle of separation of powers.
Banigo congratulated the new acting chief judge on her appointment, urging her to ensure that the peace and stability existing in the State Judiciary are not only maintained but improved upon to justify the confidence reposed in women by Governor Wike to hold positions of trust.
She noted with happiness that the new acting Chief Judge would bring her wealth of experience to bear in the discharge of her duties by sustaining the confidence and stability of the Judiciary Arm of Government.
It would be recalled that Justice Daisy Okocha retired on Thursday January 14, 2014, as Chief Judge of Rivers State after her statutory years in service.
In a related development, the Chairman, Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Felix Obuah has lauded the indisputable disposition and steadfastness of the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, in respecting due process and rule of law in governance of the state.
The PDP chairman noted that the appointment of the Acting Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice A. I. Iyayi-Lamikanra, following due retirement of the immediate past substantive Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Daisy Wotube Okocha, is one among other demonstrable actions of the governor in keeping to the relevant provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the rules and procedures guiding such appointment.
Obuah said that Wike’s transparency and commitment since assumption of office as governor of the state on May 29, 2015, has restored justice, respect and smote succession in the Rivers State Judiciary.
He hinted that the governor’s action has also prevented undue and avoidable judiciary crisis which was the hallmark of the former administration, expressing confidence that Rivers State courts will no longer be closed, thereby denying citizens and residents of the state access to justice.
“We promised people of the state, and indeed all Nigerians a brand new Rivers State, where the three arms of government will function independently and carry out their constitutional duties accordingly. I am happy that the Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has been resolute in keeping to this promise, and assure our people that he will not be distracted or betray the thrust reposed in him as our governor”, Obuah said.
While we congratulate the immediate past Chief Judge of our dear state, Hon. Justice Daisy Okocha, on her uprightness, successful completion of service to the State in that capacity, and retirement from active service, we welcome the incoming Acting Chief Judge, Hon. Justice A. I. Iyayi- Lamikanra, and urge her to continue the good works of her predecessor by ensuring dispensation and efficient administration of justice in the state, he said
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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