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Rivers People In S’ Africa Hail Wike’s Feats
The President, Union of Rivers Indigenes in South Africa, Pastor Egba B.H. Egba has commended the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike for the recent appointment of four prominent sons of Ahoada-East Local Government Area into his cabinet.
Egba, who spoke with The Tide in a telephone interview, also expressed happiness with the present administration for upgrading Upata and Ehoda traditional stools to first class as well as other tangible and all-inclusive development strides the governor has achieved in the state.
According to him, the elevation of the stool of Upata from second class status to first class, Igbu Akoh stool from third class to second class, Igbu Ehuda stool from second class to first class and the provision of a coaster bus to the Ekpeye Youth Congress (EYC) are some of the tangible achievements the governor has made within the short period in office.
The president, who is also a member of the PDP in Ahoada-East, confirmed that the area has never had it so good since the creation of the state over 50 years ago, and advised all appointees from the area not to misuse the opportunity to uplift the face of Ahoada-East.
He also advised them to exhibit utmost loyalty to the governor and patriotism to the state by ensuring that meaningful development projects were executed in the area and the state while supporting the promotion of peace to ensure the delivery of democracy dividends to the people.
Egba commended Hon. Ben Eke for being a voice in defense of the present administration and the good people of the state.
According to him, “The effort of Ben Eke has strengthened the unalloyed support of the Ahoada-East people to the governor.”
He apologized to the governor over the utterance made by one Eric, saying that “The young man has behaved contrary to the nature of an Ekpeye man. The total Ekpeye man is known to be very respectful of elders”.
Egba warned the lone ranger, Eric, not to wreck his political boat but to come on board to support the People Democratic Party (PDP) government in the state.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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