News

Int’l Youth Day: End Cultism, Violence -Obuah

Published

8 years ago

August 14, 2017

The Chairman, Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bro Felix Obuah, has urged Nigerian youth to shun all vestiges of cultism, kidnapping, armed robbery, violence and other forms of criminality, and join hands with government to advance the course of peace, good governance and sustainable development.
Obuah, who made the call in a goodwill message to mark the 2017 International Youth Day celebration in Port Harcourt, last Saturday, also the felicitated with the Nigerian youth for the successes recorded so far, describing them as indispensable drivers of democratic stability and national development.
A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Jerry Needam, quoted the PDP chairman as lauding the Nigerian youth for their support in the sustainability of the nation’s democracy, as well as their peaceful disposition in ventilating their demands and aspirations.
Obuah particularly, expressed gratitude to the Rivers State youth, who took advantage of the magnanimous gesture of the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, to embrace the amnesty offered to cultists and criminals by renouncing their anti-social behaviours.
He noted that by so doing, they have demonstrated their love for the state and preference for peace, as well as cooperation with the development efforts of Governor Nyesom Wike across the 23 local government areas of the state.
The PDP chairman used this opportunity to appeal to all those who accepted and participated in the Rivers State Government amnesty programme to commit themselves to the tenets of the amnesty offered them, rather than going back to their former ways of perpetuating criminality in the land.
Obuah, while expressing optimism that the youth will continue to toe the part of peace and shun all attempts to lure them back to cultism and crime, reaffirmed the commitment of the Rivers State Government to fulfil its responsibilities regarding the amnesty programme.
He noted that even though the PDP was aware of deliberate actions by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), to sabotage the genuine efforts of the Rivers State Government, it behooves the youth to maintain their ground, by refusing to be deceived to take up arms again.
The PDP chairman warned the youth of the consequences of involving in criminality, stressing that the full wrath of the law will not spare anyone caught perpetrating crime or breaching the hard-earned peace in the state.
“Anyone who conducts himself or herself well, by not indulging in cultism or criminality, will continue to benefit from the various laudable empowerment initiatives of the Rivers State Government without discrimination”, Obuah emphasized, assuring that the PDP-led government was committed to the massive empowerment of all qualified persons, including the youth in the state.
He also said that the government was doing all within its powers to create employment opportunities for the youth as well as ensure conducive environment for businesses to thrive in the state.
“What we all need to do is to encourage the Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike to do more for Rivers people,” Obuah stated.
He, therefore, called on the youth to use this year’s International Youth Day to change their orientation by channeling their youthful energy into productive ventures, rather than engaging in acts capable of embarrassing their families.

Susan Serekara-Nwikhana

News

HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

Published

2 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

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.

By John Bibor

News

Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

Published

2 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

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.

Here is a clean, professional, publication-ready edit of your report with improved flow, clarity, and SEO strength while retaining all facts:

News

Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

Published

2 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

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.