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Rivers: Mile One, Fruit Garden Markets Set For Commissioning …Traders Hail Wike

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6 years ago

July 17, 2019

As the newly constructed Rumuwoji (Mile One) Market and the Fruit Garden Market in Port Harcourt get set for commissioning, a cross section of traders in both markets have hailed the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, for delivering on his promise to complete the projects on schedule.
The traders spoke during a Government House press tour of the facilities in Port Harcourt, last Monday.
The traders, who described Wike as a high-performing administrator that fulfils all his promises, thanked him for the markets.
The Rumuwoji (Mile One) Market is an architectural masterpiece, with very modern facilities to aid trading in a very conducive environment.
It has quality security infrastructure, water sprinklers to fight fire, fire station, cold room, clinic and storage facilities.
Speaking to newsmen, General Manager of SPG Construction, Bassam Dahdah, said that construction work on the project started in August, 2017, with all facilities in the market completed around February, 2019.
He said that the market was ready for commissioning.
SPG Construction is the construction company handling the Rumuwoji (Mile One) Market project.
A trader, Kate Ako described the governor as a wonderful leader who heard the cry of the traders and intervened when they needed him most, adding that the market was one of the best in the country.
Another trader, Chuks Emenike said that the traders were happy that the Rivers State governor kept his promise to deliver an international market.
He said: “We, the entire traders of Mile One Market earnestly thank our amiable governor for building the best market for us. He promised he will do it, and he has done it”.
The Chairman of Rumuwoji (Mile One) Market Union, Mr Eze Ndubueze said the governor would always be appreciated by Rivers traders for his commitment to their welfare.
“The effort of Governor Wike as far as this market is concerned is excellent. This is the best market around. On behalf of the traders, I am telling the Rivers State governor, thank you. God will bless and keep him”, he said.
Also speaking, another trader, Mrs McDonald Ngozi said that Wike cannot be compared to any other leader because of his truthful nature and love for the delivery of quality projects, stressing that the Mile One Market was a testament of the governor’s commitment to his people.
Denibo Briggs said all traders were solidly behind the governor for delivering an amazing market to them.
Meanwhile, the Fruit Garden Market at D-Line in Port Harcourt has taken shape with key facilities now in place.
The market has open and lock up shops.
It also has a perimeter fence, a car park, warehouses and security features for the protection of the market.
The Chairman of Fruit Garden Market Traders Union, Mr Chigozie Nnodim praised Governor Wike as the best thing to have happened to Rivers traders.
He said: “Since the market got burnt, the governor has carried us along. He empowered us with money to re-start our businesses after the loss. He promised to reconstruct the market, and he has delivered a wonderful structure. We are looking forward to occupying the market”.
The Task Force Chairman of Fruit Garden Market, Abubakar Kebbi, expressed happiness that the governor has delivered the market to the traders.
A trader at the market, Nkechi Amadi said the construction of the Fruit Garden Market was a wonderful achievement, and praised the Rivers State governor for living up to his promise.
Also speaking, Austina Achomadu said that the leadership style of Governor Wike was unique.
“I have seen different governors, but Nyesom Wike is the best. This market is a great effort”.

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198 UNIBEN Students Bag First Class

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19 hours ago

November 24, 2025

The Tide

A total of 198 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN ) Edo State, bagged a First Class degree out of 14,083 students to be awarded first degree at the institution’s 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremony.

Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, disclosed this on Monday in Benin at a pre-convocation press briefing.

He said 4,217 students bagged a Second Class Upper, 7, 928 got a Second Class Lower, while 578 bagged a Third Class degree.

He said 15 new approved programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC) would commence in the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to him, “The wheel of progress is on course and moving steadily in the University of Benin. This administration is poised to deliver on its mandate of effective, practical teaching, sound learning, result-oriented research and impactful community service.

“We must applaud the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for establishing NELFUND, and by so doing significantly reducing the financial stress of students in the process of acquiring tertiary education. We enjoin students and their parents to take full advantage of the federal government’s benevolence in instituting the fund.”

Prof. Omoregie disclosed that Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, would deliver the Founders’ Day lecture with the topic, “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity”.

The UNIBEN VC said Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Former Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Professor Eghosa Osaghae, would deliver the Convocation Lecture on the theme, “Making Our Universities Great”.

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Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council trains tra 1,000 teachers

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19 hours ago

November 24, 2025

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The last batch of 400 public school teachers in Bayelsa State on Monday commenced training under the sponsorship of Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council.

This batch will bring to 1000 the number of public school teachers in the state who have benefited in the partnership arrangement.School supplies

The EDTF, British Council and Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board collaborated in the capacity development programme.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the five day capacity building program, Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa government to training and capacity of teachers in the state.

He noted that the improved teaching methodology in the state was responsible for the state producing the best student in the 2025 West African School Certificate Examinations.

Prof Ebimiowei, Executive Secretary at EDTF, noted that the collaboration is aimed at improving learning outcomes for pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.

“You will agree with me that until the cutlass is sharpened, it will have no impact on the hands of the farmer and so it is with our teachers., you need to be sharpened very well to give good delivery in your various classes and schools.

“Let me at this juncture appreciate the British Council for accepting to train 1,000 teachers, 50 education managers and 60 trainers for Bayelsa,” he said.

On his part, Chairman of the EDTF board, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah for his supportive role to the fund.

Agbiki urged the beneficiaries to justify the enormous resources invested by the government of Bayelsa by being dedicated within the five days the exercise would last.

He said; “This board will not operate on business as usual but on business unusual as we will push the frontiers outside the box to ensure that we get value for money,” Agbiki said.

Chairman of Development Partners Committee of the EDTF applauded the commitment of the partners for the successful completion of the programme, urging them to sustain the tempo

Speaking on the programme, Mr Fwanshishak Daniel, Head, English and Schools, British Council noted that the Bayelsa government had shown exemplary commitment to educational development.

He explained that the commitment has enabled the British Council and Bayelsa government to achieve within one year greater milestones that took other states three years to achieve.

He explained that the resources of the British Council have been made available to Bayelsa with the training of 60 resource persons from the state who will in turn train other teachers to improve education.

According to Daniel, the training will lay emphasis on new teaching methods, use of digital tools for self development and access to school amongst others.

Dr Peremoboere Ogola, Acting Chairman of TTRC, which facilitated training, thanked the EDTF for supporting training of teachers in Bayelsa with world class resources of the British Council.

She noted that another batch of newly recruited teachers are currently undergoing training at State government owned University of Africa, Toru Orua, Sagbama LGA in Bayelsa

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RSG INAUGURATES ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMITTEE

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19 hours ago

November 24, 2025

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The Rivers State Government has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee to organize the celebration of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) in the State.

The committee was formally inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba in Port Harcourt, last Thursday.

Dr Anabraba who also serves as Chairman of the Committee

highlighted the State Government’s deep appreciation for the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the nation’s peace and unity.

“These heroes have given their lives for the security and peace of our nation and deserve to be celebrated. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an opportunity to show our gratitude for their sacrifice,” he said.

Dr. Anabraba further extended recognition to all Security Agencies in the State, emphasizing the importance of the event in appreciating their contributions to national security and sovereignty.

The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed on January 15 across the country is dedicated to remember Nigeria’s departed soldiers and honouring the nation’s veterans.