Rivers Assembly Approves 35 Special Advisers

The Rivers State House of Assembly, yesterday, approved request by the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for appointment of 35 persons as special advisers.
Speaker of the House, Rt Hon. Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani had read the letter conveying the request of the governor and thereafter sought for input of the legislators.
The House unanimously endorsed the request, the Majority Leader, Hon. Martin Amaewhule explained the reasons as he stressed that the new special advisers will help in delivering the needed support to the state governor in the quest to transform the state.
Thanking his fellow lawmakers for the zeal and urgency given to the request, Speaker urged those appointed not to fail in providing the support and loyalty in leading the state to greater heights.
Meanwhile, the House has called for urgent action in addressing the frequent sea piracy on Bonny sea route.
This follows a motion raised by member representing Bonny State Constituency, Hon. Blessing Pepple on the floor.
Pepple decried the recurring kidnapping, raping and robbing of members of his constituents, including travellers on the waterway.
The Bonny lawmaker said the incidents calls for urgent action from security agencies and other bodies responsible for protection of lives and properties.
Last week, he had described the attack of two boats on the sea route as “one too many”.
He had already held a meeting with fellow lawmakers from Ogu/Bolo and Okrika on how to forestall further occurrence.