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RSG’ll Adhere To Tenets Of Social Contract With Rivers People, Wike Assures
The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has assured that the state government would continue to adhere to the tenets of the social contract it entered with Rivers people.
Speaking during the 13th Anniversary Celebration of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), yesterday, Wike said that the delivery of projects and the empowerment of the people would be sustained.
Wike said: “The government is determined to create the enabling environment for investors to come into Rivers State through the promotion of security.
“We are determined to sustain the development of infrastructure. We will continue to adhere to the social contract we have with Rivers people.”
The Rivers State governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Engr Chukwuemeka Woke, expressed gratitude to the general overseer of OPM for delivering God’s prophecy on the governor’s re-election.
“We will not forget that you prophesied that the Rivers State governor will be re-elected as a second term governor. In the course of the election, there were uncertainties. But the word of God from a genuine man of God came to pass.
“That singular prophecy led to some of your members to have misgivings. But today, with the fulfillment of that prophecy, those who left are beginning to return”, he said.
Wike congratulated the general overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM) on the special celebration of his 46th birthday anniversary.
The governor also congratulated OPM on its 13th Year of existence as a church, saying that God can use anybody and can make something out of nothing.
He noted that the story of Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere was the typical act of God’s blessing.
Wike said: “We give God all the glory on what he has done in the life of this cleric. Looking back on where OPM as a church is coming from, with the branches all over the world, you can see that God is here.
“The rapid growth of the ministry shows the presence of God. Your programmes and activities conform to the programmes of NEW Rivers Vision.
“We look at your free education programme, your free health programme and the inroads towards counselling cultists. They are good programmes that promote the development of the state.”
Wike said that the Rivers State Government has no option, but to continue to support OPM, and urged clerics to pray for the security of the entire country.
In his remarks, the General Overseer of OPM, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere said God’s gift on his life is un-merited and given freely for him to serve humanity, adding that OPM was rehabilitating millions of people, turning them to responsible people who will make heaven.
Chinyere said that the ministry remains committed to free social services through the empowerment of God, pointing out that church funds should be used to empower the people.
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We’ll Drive Tinubu’s Vision in Rivers With Vigour – Fubara …Inaugurates Dualized Ahoada/Omoku Road ….Debunks Rift With RSHA
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he will lead Rivers people to galvanize support for President Bola Tinubu to drive the vision and objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda in the State with vigour.
The governor, who joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, explained that his decision to join the APC was not for personal interest but for the overall benefit of Rivers State.
Fubara disclosed these while inaugurating the extension of the dualized Ahoada/ Omoku Express road in Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
He commended the contracting firm, Julius Berger, for timely delivery of the project, saying the project is a campaign promise fulfilled which will bring economic benefits to the people and tackle issues of insecurity associated with the route.
He said his administration has remained focused in delivering democratic dividends in the state despite facing glaring challenges.
The governor thanked the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas for their continuous support, and urged his supporters to remain steadfast and also support President Tinubu who he said, has demonstrated love to Rivers State as a father.
Fubara denied having rift with the Rivers State House of Assembly, stating that his meeting with the lawmakers was stalled as a result of delay in the agreed meeting to be convened by former Governor Nyesom Wike and other stakeholders for him to meet with the state lawmakers.
“I have made every effort to meet with the Assembly members, but it is not within my leadership to initiate the meeting process.
“The arrangement was for my leader, Wike, and the elders led by Anabraba to call for a meeting with the the lawmakers.
“I’m a gentleman and principled. I can’t go behind to call them when we’ve already agreed. Whoever that tell them that I don’t want to meet with them, or I rejected proposal meant for them isn’t saying the truth,” Fubara said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry Works, Mr Austin Ezekiel-Hart, who gave the project description, said the delivery of the project was a fulfillment of long time dream by the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas.
He said the road was previously a single lane and has now been dualised to 14.6 meters wide, complete with solar-powered streetlights with drainages.
He said the road significantly would reduce travel time between Ahoada and Omoku while improving economic activity in the region.
In his welcome address, Chairman of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, Hon. Chuku Shedrack Ogbogu, described the road as a symbol of unity, oneness, and development, thanking the governor for fulfilling his campaign promises.
On his part, the Managing Director of Julius Berger, Engr. Peer Lusbash, said the project was awarded to his company in 2023 with a completion period of 18 months which was achieved in best quality.
He added that Julius Berger enjoyed a good support from the Fubara administration, and assured to complete all ongoing projects being handled by Julius Berger on specification, especially the Ring Road project which is a legacy project.
Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring good healthcare for the people of Rivers State.
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?Governor Fubara stated this when he played host to the Country Director of UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef and her management team in Port Harcourt, last Tuesday.
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?The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, said he would continue to provide the necessary facilities in order to ensure accessible and good health care for all Rivers people.
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?”We are constructing new zonal hospitals across the State. The Ahoada Zonal hospital will be commissioned in December and others are near completion.
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?”We are grateful to UNICEF for all they have done and believe we can always work together to care for the vulnerable in the society. We appreciate your physical presence, and believe that your staff working remotely, can also do more virtually. We have a capable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, to help foster our relationship, communication and greater collaboration,” he said.
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?The Country Director for UNICEF Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, assured Governor Fubara of UNICEF’s support to the programmes of the State Government. She appealed that health facilities such as the Oxygen Plant at Eleme Local Government Ares and the New Born Care Units be solarized.
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?”Be assured that UNICEF will continue to work and support the programmes here in Rivers State. We have seen the Oxygen Plant at Eleme LGA which has been effective because of the Public Private Partnership. We appeal that the plant be solarized.
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?”I commend your leadership of the State and assure that we are here to support your effort and assure you that you can count on our support and partnership. Rivers State is one of the states we can showcase how things are working so others can learn,” she added.
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