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Tambuwal, Secondus Extol Aguma …Say Late AG, Dedicated Party Man

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7 years ago

August 27, 2018

The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has described the late Attorney-General of Rivers State, Hon Emmanuel Aguma (SAN) as a rare gem and excellent lawyer.
Speaking during a condolence visit to Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike at the Government House, Port Harcourt, yesterday, the Sokoto State governor noted that late Aguma was a good family man who left worthy legacies.
He said: “He was a good lawyer; a good family man. Our consolation is that he has left great legacies and a good family.
“We have indeed lost a rare gem. May his soul rest in perfect peace”.
The Sokoto State governor said there is time for everything, pointing out that as believers everyone will return to God at the appointed time.
“We have to thank God for what he has done in Chief Aguma’s life. He had lived a good life. He was a very vibrant, very intelligent legal luminary who not only served Rivers State, but the federation”, he said.
Responding, Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike expressed appreciation to the government and people of Sokoto for the condolences.
Wike described late Emmanuel Aguma as a committed public officer who served the state with dedication and loyalty.
He said: “He worked with passion and loyalty. He was a man that you can showed commitment to his work.
“We never knew this was how long he would stay. Our happiness is that he left worthy legacies”.
The late Attorney-General of Rivers State will be buried between September 14 and 15, 2018.
Also, National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has described the late Attorney-General of Rivers State, Emmanuel Aguma (SAN) as a dedicated party man who worked diligently for the survival of PDP.
Speaking during a condolence visit on Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike at the Government House, Port Harcourt, by the PDP National Working Committee and Board of Trustees, Prince Uche Secondus said during the trying times of the PDP, late Emmanuel Aguma applied his professional competence to assist the party.
He said that the late Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Rivers State served the party as the chairman of the Screening Committee of the PDP during the National Conventions in Port Harcourt.
He said: “We received the news at the National Headquarters with shock. It was very painful, especially when we remembered his activities during the two national conventions in Port Harcourt.
“We recall that he was the chairman of the Screening Committee of the PDP during those conventions. He did a very wonderful job”.
Secondus noted that the late Attorney-General of Rivers State also served the state diligently, working as a pillar of support to the governor.
The national chairman of PDP said even though it is a difficult moment, he noted that it would be difficult to summarise the positive contributions of the late Attorney-General to the growth of the state.
In his response, Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike noted that since 1998 late Aguma remained a loyal member of PDP without defecting at any time.
He said: “Aguma never left the PDP since 1998 when he served as legal adviser to foundation chairman, late Marshal Harry. He was one of the best Attorney-General”.
The governor reiterated that Aguma was committed and trusted, serving Rivers State to the best of his ability.
He said: “With your condolence visit, we are comforted that our friends are with us at this trying moment”.
While thanking the PDP National Working Committee and Board of Trustees for the condolence visit, he urged them to participate in his burial as a mark of honour.
He urged all members of the PDP to unite and work for the victory of the party in 2019 to honour the memory of late Emmanuel Chinwenwo Aguma (SAN) as a committed party man.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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3 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

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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3 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.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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3 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.