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OBALGA Boss Lauds Wike On Rumuokoro Market …Wades Into Indomie, Community’s Rift
The Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chief Prince Noble Amadi has commended Governor Nyesom Wike for the successful allocation of stalls and shops in the ultra-modern Rumuokoro International Market and Park constructed by the state government.
Chief Amadi, who made the commendation in an exclusive interview with The Tide in Port Harcourt shortly after the balloting for the allocation of the stalls and shops last Wednesday thanked Governor Wike for deeming it necessary to construct the market facility which he described as the first of its kind in the country, and expressed pleasure that beneficiaries were allocated the entire 608 open stalls and 91 lock-up shops free of charge, as a way of empowering them by the Wike administration.
He said the balloting for the allocation of the stalls and shops was done in an open and transparent manner, and urged those who did not benefit to wait for another opportunity, stressing that the balloting process which attracted hundreds of participants was done peacefully and smoothly, as no ugly incident was recorded throughout the exercise.
The council boss used the opportunity to appeal to those doing business in the local government to avail themselves of the facility and stop causing nuisance by operating illegal markets and parks.
Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Projects, Mr. G.A. Kelly George has lauded the smooth conduct of the balloting for the allocation of stalls and shops in the Rumuokoro Market and Park, saying, the beneficiaries were allocated the stalls and shops on merit through an open and transparent process.
Mr. George, who made the remarks in an interview with The Tide in Port Harcourt shortly after the balloting exercise reiterated that the stalls and shops were allocated to the beneficiaries by the state government free of charge, as they were not expected to pay for the facilities.
He further disclosed that with the conclusion of the balloting exercise, beneficiaries would be presented certificates of allocation by the state government as from Monday, April 9, 2018 before finally handing over the market to the committee recently constituted by the governor for its management.
In a related development, the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chief Prince Noble Amadi has waded into the face-off between the Choba community and Indomie Nigeria Limited and susccessfully resolved differences existing between the community and the company.
The this end, the community has mandated the council boss to withdraw a suit instituted by it against the company pending before a High Court in Port Harcourt on or before April 30, 2018.
Chief Amadi, who made the disclosure while briefing newsmen in his office last Tuesday commended both the community and the company for the gesture, assuring that his administration would continue to promote peace as well as create the enabling environment for business to flourish in the local government.
He further announced that the caretaker committee would soon set up a peace and reconciliation committee to promote peace and harmony in all communities of the local government, and called on companies and the various communities to always key into the peaceful disposition of Governor Wike by embracing peace at all times.
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The expansion of international card limits also reflects growing confidence among lenders that foreign exchange liquidity has improved enough to support retail dollar transactions.
Speaking recently at the BusinessDay 14th Annual CEO Forum in Lagos, CBN Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the CBN said buying and selling activities now increasingly determine outcomes in the foreign exchange market, unlike in the past when market participants relied heavily on routine Central Bank interventions.
According to Cardoso, Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves have risen from just over $3 billion at the start of the reform programme to more than $40 billion, while gross reserves have climbed to about $52 billion, providing stronger confidence for investors and enabling the Central Bank to reserve interventions for periods of market stress rather than day-to-day liquidity management.
The restoration and expansion of international naira card spending limits are increasingly being seen as one of the clearest signs that the benefits of the CBN’s foreign exchange reforms are beginning to reach households, students and businesses making legitimate cross-border payments.
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Wilkinson expressed confidence that Nigeria would play a significant leadership role at the World Energy Congress scheduled for Riyadh in April 2027 and beyond.
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He said the platform would promote collaboration across sectors and attract sustainable investments into Nigeria’s energy sector.
The Chief Executive Officer of WEC Nigeria, Wunti, was quoted in the statement as saying that the council would connect leadership, evidence and investment to build a secure, affordable and sustainable energy system.
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According to him, the platform will also connect Nigerian institutions and businesses with international knowledge, technology, partnerships and investment opportunities through the World Energy Council’s global network.
Recall that WEC, founded in 1923, is the world’s oldest independent and impartial community of energy leaders and practitioners, advancing informed, collaborative and practical action across the global energy system.