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Wike Has Solid Faith In God -SSG
Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo has described Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike as a man with rock solid faith in God, saying he inspires others in times of crisis.
He said the Governor developed his faith from his father, Rev J.N.E. Wike, who is a worthy Christian leader that has contributed to the Gospel of Christ.
“The fruits of the Lord are very visible. From your Ministry we can see it visibly. And also from the life of your son, the Rivers State Governor, it is very visible.
“The rock solid courage and faith he has in God is so tangible. In the midst of all the storms we were passing through, he had a rock solid faith that energised all of us”, he said.
While explaining that leaders of the State were in the Church to celebrate the General Overseer of Christian Universal Church, and Father of Rivers State Governor, Rev JNE Wike, the SSG said “We are here this morning to celebrate the grace on the life of our father, the father of the Rivers State Governor. Some of us have benefited directly from the father and his son.
“What God has done in the life of our father and the victory of the Governor is a testimony of God’s favour. In the midst of all the challenges, we saw the mighty hands of God Almighty. No man could have done what was done.
“We are very happy. That is why we are here this morning to join you to return all Glory to God Almighty. “
Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ikuinyi Ibani said that Governor Wike drew his strong faith from his father.
“We are very grateful and thankful to God that we are here today to celebrate our father. Governor Wike has ardent faith in God.
“It couldn’t have been better for Rivers State and her people, if not for Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. The fruit that you have given to Rivers State has brought joy, succor and happiness to the people”, he said.
General Overseer of Christian Universal Church and Father of Rivers State Governor, Rev JNE Wike thanked the people of the State for thanking God with him. He described the day as the best day of his life.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.