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RIWAMA Gives Service Providers 3-Month Contract Extension
The Sole Administrator of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Bro. Felix Obuah has announced three-month extension of the contract of service providers working with the agency.
Obuah, who stated this while addressing a meeting with service providers in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday, said the decision to extend the contract which ended in December, 2017, was as an act of grace, adding that the agency would use the period of extension for appraisal and determination of renewal.
He hinted that while many of the service providers had done very well, few had failed to meet the expectations of the agency, but added, however, that despite shortfalls, they all deserved a pat on their backs as the harsh economic realities, coupled with the scarcity of petroleum products, had impacted adversely on businesses.
Obuah charged those contractors who are not doing so well to sit up as the agency would no longer tolerate indolent service providers.
“I am warning you well ahead of time so you will not come back to say I did not warn you”, he said, adding that only service providers with proven sense of diligence and dedication would have their contracts renewed after the three months grace.
The sole administrator of RIWAMA reiterated his earlier stance not to bring in politics or sentiments into his job in RIWAMA, stressing that the job of cleaning the state should be the collective responsibility of all service providers and not to be left for an individual.
The RIWAMA boss noted that the job of cleaning the state was akin to oil which if a finger is dipped into it, affects the other fingers.
“I wish to work and continue with a winning team. If one of you is not doing well in your zone, it will affect the rest of the city. So, let’s be guided by team spirit and work in reciprocation of the enormous resources which Governor Nyesom Wike is expending to make Rivers State clean”, he said.
It was not all knocks for erring service providers as the sole administrator announced automatic one-year contract extension for two firms who by estimation had performed creditably well in keeping their zones clean.
The two companies which won the heart of the RIWAMA boss in discharge of their jobs were Frakon Associates and Fusicap Nigeria Limited.
But it was bad news for people who still take pleasure in indiscriminate dumping of waste in the streets of Port Harcourt and its environs as the agency has appointed Messrs Sarichim Nigeria Limited in concert with a team of security agents to arrest the culprits with effect from March 1, 2018.
Against the backdrop, the sole administrator has warned residents and people doing business in Port Harcourt and its environs to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse and flouting of waste disposal hours, or risk arrest and prosecution.
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We’ll Drive Tinubu’s Vision in Rivers With Vigour – Fubara …Inaugurates Dualized Ahoada/Omoku Road ….Debunks Rift With RSHA
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he will lead Rivers people to galvanize support for President Bola Tinubu to drive the vision and objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda in the State with vigour.
The governor, who joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, explained that his decision to join the APC was not for personal interest but for the overall benefit of Rivers State.
Fubara disclosed these while inaugurating the extension of the dualized Ahoada/ Omoku Express road in Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
He commended the contracting firm, Julius Berger, for timely delivery of the project, saying the project is a campaign promise fulfilled which will bring economic benefits to the people and tackle issues of insecurity associated with the route.
He said his administration has remained focused in delivering democratic dividends in the state despite facing glaring challenges.
The governor thanked the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas for their continuous support, and urged his supporters to remain steadfast and also support President Tinubu who he said, has demonstrated love to Rivers State as a father.
Fubara denied having rift with the Rivers State House of Assembly, stating that his meeting with the lawmakers was stalled as a result of delay in the agreed meeting to be convened by former Governor Nyesom Wike and other stakeholders for him to meet with the state lawmakers.
“I have made every effort to meet with the Assembly members, but it is not within my leadership to initiate the meeting process.
“The arrangement was for my leader, Wike, and the elders led by Anabraba to call for a meeting with the the lawmakers.
“I’m a gentleman and principled. I can’t go behind to call them when we’ve already agreed. Whoever that tell them that I don’t want to meet with them, or I rejected proposal meant for them isn’t saying the truth,” Fubara said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry Works, Mr Austin Ezekiel-Hart, who gave the project description, said the delivery of the project was a fulfillment of long time dream by the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas.
He said the road was previously a single lane and has now been dualised to 14.6 meters wide, complete with solar-powered streetlights with drainages.
He said the road significantly would reduce travel time between Ahoada and Omoku while improving economic activity in the region.
In his welcome address, Chairman of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, Hon. Chuku Shedrack Ogbogu, described the road as a symbol of unity, oneness, and development, thanking the governor for fulfilling his campaign promises.
On his part, the Managing Director of Julius Berger, Engr. Peer Lusbash, said the project was awarded to his company in 2023 with a completion period of 18 months which was achieved in best quality.
He added that Julius Berger enjoyed a good support from the Fubara administration, and assured to complete all ongoing projects being handled by Julius Berger on specification, especially the Ring Road project which is a legacy project.
Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring good healthcare for the people of Rivers State.
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?Governor Fubara stated this when he played host to the Country Director of UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef and her management team in Port Harcourt, last Tuesday.
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?The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, said he would continue to provide the necessary facilities in order to ensure accessible and good health care for all Rivers people.
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?”We are constructing new zonal hospitals across the State. The Ahoada Zonal hospital will be commissioned in December and others are near completion.
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?”We are grateful to UNICEF for all they have done and believe we can always work together to care for the vulnerable in the society. We appreciate your physical presence, and believe that your staff working remotely, can also do more virtually. We have a capable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, to help foster our relationship, communication and greater collaboration,” he said.
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?The Country Director for UNICEF Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, assured Governor Fubara of UNICEF’s support to the programmes of the State Government. She appealed that health facilities such as the Oxygen Plant at Eleme Local Government Ares and the New Born Care Units be solarized.
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?”Be assured that UNICEF will continue to work and support the programmes here in Rivers State. We have seen the Oxygen Plant at Eleme LGA which has been effective because of the Public Private Partnership. We appeal that the plant be solarized.
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?”I commend your leadership of the State and assure that we are here to support your effort and assure you that you can count on our support and partnership. Rivers State is one of the states we can showcase how things are working so others can learn,” she added.
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