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Tambuwal, Secondus Extol Aguma …Say Late AG, Dedicated Party Man
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.
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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