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RSG Set To Improve Water Supply
The administration of Governor Nyesom Wike, last week, took a bold step towards ensuring water supply across the state as it officially signed contract with three firms for the rehabilitation and upgrading of water supply services in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas.
The contract which targets the provision of 330,000 cubic meters of potable water per day would as well create 1,200 direct and 5,000 indirect jobs to indigenes of the state.
The three firms involved in the initiative are: CGC Nigeria Limited, Top International Engineering Corporation, and Mothercat Limited.
The Managing Director of Port Harcourt Water Corporation, Chief Ibibia Walter signed on behalf of the Rivers State Government while Chen Kangle signed for CGC Nigeria Limited. Yang Gengqi signed on behalf of Top International Engineering Corporation and Iskandar Taslakian signed for Mothercat Limited.
Speaking at the ceremony, held last Monday at Government House, Port Harcourt, Governor Wike stressed the need for the firms handling the contract to deliver quality job.
“I shall be visiting all project sites unannounced, to monitor progress and compliance with specification”, the Governor said.
The state Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development, Dr Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja, explained that the project would have four new reservoirs located at Rumuola, Diobu, Moscow, and Borikiri.
He also disclosed that there would be eight elevated tanks with the carrying capacity of about 1000 to 1500 cubic meters of water and about 17 boreholes in about six cluster areas connected to water treatment plant.
The representatives of the contracting companies assured of employing indigens to deliver quality job according to specifications.
In more obvious ways, the administration of Gov Wike, last week, proved itself as one with passion for Justice and strong support for judicial officers as it unveiled pallatious residential estate for Federal and State Judges built by the state Government.
The estate known as “Emmanuel Chinwenwo Aguma Judges Quarters” in Port Harcourt has 20 Four Bedroom Duplexes and meant for judges of Rivers origin serving both in the state and federal judiciaries.
Governor Wike noted that the project which cost the state Government a whopping sum of N6 billion would end the sad era when Judges retired and had no shelter.
Also last week, Court of Appeal Justices Residences and Staff Quarters built by the Rivers State Government under the administration of Governor Wike was inaugurated by the Chief Justice of the Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad.
The residences comprised Bedroom Duplex with Boys Quarters for the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, with four 6 Bedroom Duplexes at Forces Avenue, two 6 Bedroom Duplexes at Akasa Street, one 6 Bedroom Duplex at Elelenwo Street and one 4 Bedroom Bungalow at Ejor Street for other Judges and 16 Flats for staff of the Court of Appeal.
The Rivers State Chief Executive stated that the provision of accommodation for judicial officers is a deliberate attempt to enhance their productivity and also ensure that they benefited like those in the Executive and Legislative arms of Government.
Stressing that the judiciary is an indispensable arm of Government in the fight against corruption, the Governor said Judges cannot fight corruption when they were not provided with the basic facilities.
The CJN who was represented by Justice Mary Odili, Justice of the Supreme Court, commended Governor Wike for his support for the Judiciary and stressed that the provision of residential accommodation for Judges would promote the rule of law and access to Justice as he urged other governors to emulate the Rivers State Governor.
As the organised labour in Rivers State issued threat to embark on strike beginning from tomorrow, the Rivers State Government has warned that doing so would amount to contempt of court since there was an injunction already restraining such action.
The Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, gave the warning at a press briefing, Saturday, in Government House.
By: Chris Oluoh
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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