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CCB Probes CJN, NJC, Others Over Alleged Child Trafficking
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has commenced probe on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the National Judicial Council (NJC), the Delta State Judiciary and others over an alleged child trafficking and illegal adoption of children in Delta State.
The investigation on a petition dated 26/11/19 borders on abuse of powers in the illegal adoption of children/child trafficking by public officers of the Delta State Judiciary, Delta State Ministry of Women Affairs and the National Judicial Council (NJC).
The petition was written by the Committee for the Defense of Human Rights (CDHR), Delta State branch on behalf of a child rights activist, Comrade Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho.
This was contained in a letter signed by one Mr. Aliyu Abdullahi on behalf of the chairman of CCB.
The letter dated 20/12/19 with file number CCB/HQ/ II&M/007/1980 was addressed to the Delta State Chairman of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Comrade Prince Kehinde-Taiga, now national vice president of CDHR.
The CCB letter read thus, “I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of petition/complaint dated 26/11/2019 titled, ‘Gross violation of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Abuse of Powers’, in the act of trafficking thousands of innocent children from Delta State by Public Officers of the Delta State Judiciary, Delta State Ministry of Women Affairs and the National Judicial Council in gross violation of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act. I am to further inform you that it is receiving due attention.”
The CDHR Delta State branch, which relied on the private investigation of Comrade Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, had accused public officers of the Delta State Judiciary, Delta State Ministry of Women Affairs and the NJC of abusing their powers by indulging in sharp practices of illegal adoption of children thereby causing the disappearance of thousands of innocent children from Delta State.
The public officers affected by the said petition dated 26/11/19 includes, Judges: Hon. Justices, Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed (Chief Justice of Nigeria); Marshal Umukoro (Delta State Chief Judge); C.N. Ogadi, J.A Edun, A. A. Onojovwo, Stella Ogene and T.O. Uloho , as well as NJC’s secretary, Ahmed Gambo Saleh Esq.
Magistrates listed in the petition include, Mrs A. A Edewor Esq, F. I. Dike Esq, and Reyenieju Enaso Esq.
The High Court Registrar: E.Z Dolor Esq.; Area Customary Court Assessors, Michael G. Odia; Caroline A. Ijegbulem; David B. Ojuederie; Eleunor Lydia Ochuko; Boyowa Alfred Etsagbara; Omoni Beatrice Kronakigha; Efenamere Esther; Iwemah John Ogheneseruomu; Ogadi Patrick Gregory; Nwabueze Elizabeth N; Obro Sameul I; and Ovririe Rose Ogagaoghene; as well as Customary Court President, Atiene Harrison, Esq.
Security agencies’ officials affected are, Director General, State Security Service (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi; Director Of Legal Service, State Security Service (DSS) Asaba, Emmanuel Daubryl; Commissioner of Police, Delta State, Adeyinka B. Adeleke; and Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.
Also mentioned in the petition are, Delta State Women Affairs officials: Director of Child Development, Fred Ugheni; Mrs Jane Adebayo; Mrs Gladys Peugeren; and Barrister Bridget Anyafullu.
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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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