Rivers
Navy Destroys Militants’ Camps, Arrests Suspects In Rivers, A’Ibom
Seventeen suspected pirates and sea robbers have been arrested and 15 militants’ camps destroyed in some parts of Rivers and Akwa Ibom States by the Nigerian Navy.
The Commander of NNS Jubilee, Commodore Abdulmajid Ibrahim, said the destruction took place within the jurisdiction of the Command.
Ibrahim, who briefed journalists said the militant camps were destroyed during its anti-piracy and anti-sea robbery operations.
He explained that the militant camps were uncovered and destroyed after the Navy were able to penetrate some of the 1,800 creeks within the jurisdiction of the base.
Ibrahim said between May 2020 and January 2021, the Navy destroyed the 15 militant camps, arrested 17 piracy and sea robbery suspects, and seized 285,000 litres of illegally refined diesel and recovered different kinds of ammunition from them.
He said the joint patrol operations of the Navy and Nigerian Police resulted in relative peace and security in the area, and brought illegal bunkering and trade on the waterways to the barest minimum.
According to him, “Within six months as commander of the base, we have destroyed 15 militant camps, arrested 17 suspects during our operations, and recovered 285,000 litres of diesel and ammunition from them, and have also handed over the suspects and items to the prosecuting agencies.
“We do the work of the police, and are involved in joint patrol everyday with them.
“This has led to relative security and peace in the area, as well as brought illegal bunkering to the barest minimum.
“Our strategy is a continuous aggressive patrol. We try to dominate the water space and maritime environment. Within the last six months, there has been no attack on the NNS infrastructural base.
“We have maintained a good civil-military relationship with our host community, through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). We carry out free medical consultations and give out drugs within our capacity in our medical rhapsody outreach programme.”
The commander attributed the success of their operations to intelligence information gathered from members of the public, and called for more support in that regard.
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
The Madonna University Alumni Association Rivers State Chapter (MUAARIV) in collaboration with the family of late Engr Peter Eppie recently organised a successful one day free medical outreach in Egbere-eta Okori Alesa – Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Over 500 residents benefited from the initiative which aimed providing medical care to those who can not afford.
Speaking with newsmen the Chairman of Madonna University Alumni Association Rivers State Chapter Dr Iheanyichukwu Wopara said that MUAARIV are passionate about the well-being of the people of Rivers State and beyond.
He explained that the free medical outreach is aimed at providing medical care to those who can not afford it adding that due to high cost of Healthcare and lack of primary and secondary facilities in their areas.
“Today we are happy for the turnout of the people of Alesa.
” As you can see the people are overwhelmed because of the free medical care.
” Our aim as an association is to bring free medical care close to the people, presently things are very costly, so is one way our association is using to help the society.
” I want to thanked the family of late Engr Peter Eppie for collaboration with MUAARIV to make outreach a success.
” As you can see there is free medication, free eye check, eye glasses given out free of charge ” Dr Iheanyichukwu stated.
Meanwhile Chief Kenwi Oai 64 years, one of the beneficiary expressed joy over the free medical care also thanking MUAARIV for bringing the free medical care to his community.
” Today I am very happy I have benefited from the free medical outreach, this is what we want in our society.
” I want to used this medium to call on other associations to borrow a leave from MUAARIV to do the same in the society” Chief Kwani said.
Also speaking Salome Oluka Efor 56 years commended MUAARIV for their good work adding that she has been given free medication without payment.
” My son I am very happy for the medication today.
” I want to thanked MUAARIV for finding Eleme worthy for the free medical outreach today”.
She called on others association to follow MUAARIV example and provide similar services to the community.
Kiadum Edookor