Rivers

Wike, Doyen Of Rivers Infrastructural Dev-Cookey-Gam

Published

5 years ago

August 6, 2021

The Executive Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Council of Rivers State, Rt Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam has described Governor Nyesom Wike, as doyen of infrastructural development in the Rivers State, going by his quest to transform the oil and gas rich state in road construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation in all three senatorial zones of the state, since his emergence as governor six years ago.
Speaking with journalists recently in Opobo, while assessing the governor’s performance six years after, Cookey-Gam said that Chief Wike had taken the state to a greater development pedestal, which had never been envisaged by previous administration in road and other infrastructural development, noting that everywhere in Rivers State, including the rural communities, which Opobo/Nkoro is one among them, remains connected or getting connected with roads of good standards.
According to him, “Within this period, Governor Wike has delivered over one hundred kilometers of road network, including trunk A roads, bridges and flyovers, spreading to nearly every local government area of the state, while several communities now have paved internal roads for the first time since the creation of the state, years back.”
He added that at last, over eighteen major single lane roads, including Igwuruta-Chokocho road, Tam David West Boulevard, Saakpenwa-Bori road, Rumuokurushi-Eneka-Igwuruta road, Rumue-pirikom-Rumu-olumeni road and Rebisi Trans-Amadi-Oginigba road.
He maintained that other roads are Elelenwo-Woji road, Eagle Island –Iloabuchi road, Iche-Ndu-Elelenwo-Akpajo road, Forces Avenue, Birabi, Emeyal, Tombia and Olumeni roads while Harley Street has become a dual carriage way, as well as the dualisation of Elimgbu, Eastern By Pass, Ahoada-Omoku and Egbema-Omoku roads are also underway.
“In 2019, Governor Wike pledged to deliver three flyovers to tackle the perennial traffic congestion in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas of the state. But, today, the governor has not only delivered the promised made, he also has gone ahead with the delivery of seven additional flyovers to the surprise of critics who confirmed what was ongoing in Rivers State on road delivery,” he said.
He averred: “Governor Nyesom Wike is not only delivering roads, rather is dishing out to the people quality roads through seasoned contracting firms and other service providers. And because no place is left out, even some of the very remote communities in Andoni and Opobo/Nkoro local government areas, including Opobo town, can now boast of roads linking them to Port Harcourt, the state capital for the first time in the history of the existence of these catchment areas.
“The Governor has also provided the first phase of the trans-kalabari road, which is poised to be a relief of the people under the present dispensation. It is also on record that the governor, within the space of six years, was able to deliver trunk A roads across the 23 local government areas of the state to create inter-connectivity and driving trade, commerce and economic growth at an unprecedented scale.”

By: Bethel Toby

Rivers

Delta CP Seeks More Support From Traditional Institutions

Published

4 days ago

July 3, 2026

The Tide

The Commissioner of Police (CP) Delta State Command, Mr. Yemi Oyeniyi, has urged traditional institutions to continue to support law enforcement in the country.

Oyeniyi gave the advice on Tuesday at the palace of the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Dr. Emmanuel Sideso, Abe 1, in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner, who was on a familiarisation tour of police formations across the state, including the Effurun area command, solicited continued partnership of the Uvwie domain in strengthening intelligence gathering and promoting peaceful co-existence.

He commended the Ovie of Uvwie for his unwavering commitment to peace, security, and community development.

“I acknowledge the invaluable role of traditional institutions in supporting law enforcement in the country.

“I equally solicit continuous partnership of the Uvwie domain in strengthening intelligence gathering and promoting peaceful co-existence among the people”, he said.

In his remarks, the Ovie of Uvwie, welcomed the Commissioner and his entourage to the domain.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the people to supporting the Nigeria Police and other security agencies.

The royal father urged his subjects to continue to cooperate with the security agencies by way of providing timely and credible information.

The Commissioner, thereafter, proceeded to perform the groundbreaking of the Effurun area command at the instance of the Insp.-Gen. of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu.

Rivers

IAUE Senate Approves Leadership, Language Center Establishment

Published

4 days ago

July 3, 2026

The Tide

The Senate of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, has approved the establishment of a University Leadership Assessment Centre as proposed by Professor Veronica Okogbaa of the Department of Educational Management.

A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Dr. Ngozi Okiridu, said the centre will, among other things, identify and develop high potential skilled leaders and talents.

It will also evaluate participants through multi dimensional approach rather than rely on subjective perceptions, indulge in leadership trainings, and generate income from services with succession planning.

Similarly, Senate also approved the establishment of a centre for languages, digital Humanities and intercultural studies as proposed by the Dean of Faculty of Humanities, Professor Ibiere Ken-Maduako.

The proposed centre, according to he statement, will have seven units namely language teaching unit, where French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, German, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and Rivers State indigenous languages will be taught.

It will also have Translation and interpretation unit, indigenous languages documentation unit, Digital Humanities Laboratory, Artificial intelligence and language teaching unit, professional certification unit, as well as Research and Publication unit..

The statement quoted the Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Professor Ken-Maduako, the centre will offer certificate in language proficiency for beginners, intermediate, advanced Diploma programme, translation and interpretation courses, Digital Humanities certification programme, Artificial intelligence and language technology workshops, online and Hybrid learning programmes, weekend and evening public classes, indigenous languages documentation training and Business and professional communication courses.

Professor Ken-Maduako firther said the center “will increase visibility of the University nationally and internationally, generate sustainable internally generated revenue, increase opportunities for grants and donor funded projects, enhance interdisciplinary research output, promote cultural preservation and community engagement, strengthen the University”s profile in innovation and digital transformation, attract research collaboration and international partnerships, and improve graduate employability and digital competence.”

In his speech, the Chairman of Senate and Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, encouraged sponsors of the centre to source for funds for the take off of the centre.

He explained that Directors will be appointed for the self-sponsored centres and reiterated that his administration will continue to support all proposals geared towards the growth of the University as long as they are consistent with the academic brief of the Ivory Tower.

Earlier, Professor Samuel Otamiri commended Professor Veronica Okogbaa for the proposed centre which, he said, is a remarkable development, amd described it as a robust programme that would attract the necessary patronage .

In another development, the Senate welcomed a suggestion by Professor Priye Iyalla-Amadi that Valedictory Senate sessions be introduced and held for retired Professors.

Results from the Postgraduate School as presented by the Dean of the School, Professor Chibuzor Chile Nwobueze, was approved by Senate.

Senate also approved that presented by the Director of the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), Professor Goddey Wilson, and that of the Graduate School of Business by Dr. Florence Ironawusi.

Sogbeba Dokubo

Rivers

Group Tasks School Proprietors, Parents On Early Preparation

Published

4 days ago

July 3, 2026

The Tide

The National President, Forum of Inclusive Educators and Readers (FIER), Mr. Onyeka Innocent, has admonished school owners and parents alike to learn how to prepare their children/wards ahead time in order to beat challenges irrespective of the angle they may spring up from.

Innocent made this known at the Forum’s meeting held partly in honour of the Spelling B, 2025 winners, in Port Harcourt.

“Soldiers are not trained during war, rather, they are trained and kept in the Barracks, waiting for war”, he said.

He said students must be provided with the necessary educational tools capable of boosting their academic pursuit.

According to him, proprietors of schools must conform with the Government’s authorities and guidance if they are determined to succeed in the project.

Another solution to educational management, he said, is the availability of Education Committees in schools, saying that it will improve the quality of its learning process.

Though he did not rule out decay in the society, he said there are few that still hold fast to determination and sincerity.

The FIER leader said his association was one of the bodies with the zeal to right wrongs in the society, especially in the Education sector.

He noted that his group was also prepared to reduce the number of out-of-school children by ensuring that education was taken to all parts of the Country.

On registration of private schools as directed by the State Government, he said his members are in compliance and assured of a cordial relationship between the Government and his Association.

Meanwhile, the winners of the Competition were Master Fredrick Jeffrey of Daisy Dan School, who emerged first; Badubulachi Maryan of Fertile Vineyard Academy, 2nd; and Itode Samuel of Baridoo Sam Joel School, 3rd.

They winners where rewarded with cash prices of N100,000, N50,000 and N30, 000 respectively.

King Onunwor