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Dickson Inaugurates SEMA, Other Agencies

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Governor of Bayelsa State,
Hon. Seriake Dickson, has asked the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), to evolve a work plan and build appropriate linkages with development partners on how best to tackle flooding and other emergencies in the state.
He also urged the Parks and Gardens Committee to intensify efforts at beautifying the state capital and its environs, in line with the government’s policy of attracting investors and tourists to the state.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworison-Markson, said Dickson spoke during the inauguration of the two agencies at the new Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa.
The governor emphasised the need for them to be proactive in the discharge of their responsibilities.
According to him, his administration has succeeded in building several state-of-the-art infrastructures, ranging from roads, hospitals and other public structure in the last 5 years, but pointed out that, the maintenance of the facilities was key for them to stand the test of time.
Dickson, who directed the parastatals to work closely with the Ministry of Environment, specifically charged the emergency management agency to work out modalities for the training of youth across the 8 local government areas on how to tackle environmental challenges, such as flooding and other disasters.
While recalling the 2012 experience in which the entire state was almost submerged by the flood, the governor urged the agency not to focus only on how to mitigate the effects of flooding, but also arm its prospective trainees with fire fighting skills.
Dickson, who promised to build more functional fire stations in the state, charged the newly inaugurated agencies to be in the vanguard of sensitising the people on the need to develop an environmentally friendly attitude, as part of efforts to promote maintenance culture in the state.
According to the governor, his administration will soon come up with a comprehensive tourism development policy, which he noted, will encourage the celebration of world class monthly and annual events to boost the state’s revenue base and the Ijaw culture.
In their separate remarks, the Chairman of the State Emergency Management Agency, Major Zedekiah Izu (Rtd) and his Parks and Garden’s counterpart, Mrs Roseline Endeley-Princewill, lauded Dickson for his vision of transforming the state with all the trappings of modernity and pledged their commitment to their assignments.
Members of the State Emergency Management Agency are, Mr George Oru, Bishop Oweibo, Godbless Fetonbofa, Ayi Aziowei, Ikpeama Ebiowei and Moses Alfred with Angus Doode to serve as secretary.
While the Parks and Gardens Committee has Mrs Evelyn Fyneman Wilson, Felicia Okoroakpor, Etoza Owede, Florence Jonathan, Amaebi Williams, Patience Ikiriko, Esther Yeibe and Amaebi Afore.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.
Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.
Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.
He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”
“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.
In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.
“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.
Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.
“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.
The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.
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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.
Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.
He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.
“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.
“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.
“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.
The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.
Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.
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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.
Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.
The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.
The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.
Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.
The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.
Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.
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