Rivers
Maintenance Agency Rehabilitates 13 Roads In Rivers

President, Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr Otis Anyoeyi (middle), addressing journalists at the Ernest Ikoli Press Centre, during a briefing by the NSE. With him are Vice President of NSE, Engr G. Massari (right) and Engr Edith Issidu, in Port Harcourt, yesterday. Photo: Nwiueh Donatus Ken
The Rivers State Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agency has completed the rehabilitation of 13 roads in three local government areas of Rivers State, while six others are currently undergoing rehabilitation.
The roads cut across Port Harcourt, Obio/Akpor and Abua/Odual local government areas of the state.
In a report that was made available to The Tide, the Chairman of the agency, chief Okey Okah said 13 roads including Waja Junction by Trans-Amadi road junction, Elekahia; Eastern Bye-Pass, Ogbunabali, Woji road, GRA II, and NTA, Ozuoba road by Airport road intersection, Ozuoba, Port Harcourt have been completed, while six others including T-Junction by Aeroplane Drive, by Abuloma Road; Eliwobukoro Street, off Ada George road, Mile 4; and Owhonda Street, off Chinda Street, Mile 4, Port Harcourt.
Okah expressed satisfaction with the cooperation received from the residents of the affected areas noting that Rivers Indigenes had not had it so good.
Meanwhile, road users have commended the Operation Zero Potholes Initiative Programme of the present administration led by Chief Nyesom Wike.
Some motorists who spoke with our correspondent praised the governor for judiciously ultilising the derivation fund allocated to the state. Motorists noted that the Wike government was really out to alleviate the sufferings of people, especially road users, urging him not to relent.
Speaking with The Tide, Mrs Uchechi Emeka who resides at Diobu said the era of driving and wasting fuel was over, and expressed happiness that the residents of the area would no longer contemplate of relocating from the area due to bad roads.
It would be recalled that the road maintenance and rehabilitation agency was set up by Governor Wike to ensure that all bad roads in the state are made passable by both motorists and pedestrians.
Susan Serekara-Nwikhana
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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