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100 Days In Office: Wike Begins Projects’ Commissioning, Today
As part of activities to celebrate the first 100 days of his second term in office, the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, will today address the media before beginning scheduled commissioning of completed landmark pro-people projects spread across different sectors in the 23 local government areas and three senatorial zones of the state.
In a media briefing to herald the activities lined up for the auspicious event in Port Harcourt, last Friday, the Secretary to Rivers State Government and Chairman, 2nd Tenure 100 Days in Office Committee, Dr Tammy Danagogo, said the celebration was in keeping with the governor’s promise to stay committed to good governance and make Rivers State the pride of all on assumption of office on May 29, 2019.
While noting that the 100 days would be used to showcase the monumental legacies that have become part of the NEW Vision administration, Danagogo said, that the giant strides which positioned and transformed the state and made the governor enjoy national and international acronym in the first tenure did not come as a surprise, particularly mentioning the nickname given Wike by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osibanjo as ‘Mr Projects’.
“As you are aware, the governor is a man who walks the talk, several projects and programmes have already been carried out such as the new security architecture, which halted the security challenges at the Rumuwoji Road and the talent hunt/development of our kids in Spain presently. Projects in different sectors are to be commissioned between Monday, 9th September and Friday, 27th September, 2019”, Danagogo noted.
“I invite you all to be a part of history as we embark on another voyage of development,” he added.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary and Media/Publicity Secretary of the 2nd Tenure 100 Days Celebration, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim, thanked the media for their support, and requested for more synergy and collaboration between the government and the media to facilitate better performance and improved dividends of democracy for residents of the state.
Nsirim further appealed to residents of the state to partner the government for the good of all because making Rivers State better was the responsibility of all resident and doing business in the state.
The Tide recalls that a statement titled, ‘Schedule of events and inauguration of completed projects’, released last week had indicated that the activities would begin with the commissioning the reconstructed Bonny, Adaka Boro and Elliot Henry Streets, Port Harcourt Township by 2pm.
It further indicated that tomorrow, the governor would commission Community Secondary School, Ubima in Ikwerre Local Government Area by 11am, and move ahead to inaugurate the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park Cinema along Aba Road, by 11am on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the governor would on Friday, present Certificates of Recognition and Staff of Office to government-recognized traditional rulers by 11am, just as the governor would on Saturday at 11am, commission the Rumuokwurusi-Elelenwo-Akpajo dual carriage way, which would be followed by a reception organized by the Elelenwo Community at 2pm.
“Monday, September 16, 2019, commissioning of reconstructed and expanded Seabed Model Primary School, Port Harcourt by 11am, and on Tuesday, September 17, commissioning of Rumuwoji Market, Mile One, Port Harcourt by 11am,” it stated.
Also, on Wednesday, September 18, the governor is expected to commission the reconstructed and re-equipped Government Craft Development Centre, Aba Road, Port Harcourt by 11am.
Similarly, on Thursday, September 19, would be the commissioning of Civil Servants’ Quarters, Amadi Flats, Old GRA, Port Harcourt by 11am; while on Saturday, September 21, would be the commissioning of the Real Madrid Football Academy, Elekahia, Port Harcourt by 5pm.
The SSG disclosed that same day (Saturday), there would be a novelty football match between the Channels Kids Champions and select Under 13 Rivers kids.
The statement further disclosed that on Monday, September 23, would be the commissioning of the Rivers State University Students’ Union Building, Port Harcourt by 11am.
On Tuesday, September 24, residents would witness the commissioning of the Fruit Garden and Vegetable Market in D/Line, Port Harcourt by 11am; while the next day (Wednesday) September 25, would be the commissioning of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) House, also in D/Line, Port Harcourt.
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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