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Rivers Ranks Third In IGR
Rivers State has recorded N57.3billion, representing -11.2 percent to clinch the third position in the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) index of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the half-year running from January through June, 2021.
This means that the state dropped by 11.2percent from its record in the last assessment by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
In the Annual State Viability Index (ASVI) 2020, Rivers ranked second, generating N117,189,729,245.29, representing 58.9per cent of Federation Account Allocation grossing N198,872,359,463.64.
The total revenue generated over the six-month period amounts to N849.2billion, representing an increase of +38.5per cent half-year year-on-year.
A breakdown shows that the North-East generated N42.9billion; North-West N79.1billion; South-Eat N52.2billion; North-Central N133.3billion; South-South N156.2billion; and South-West N385.4billion.
Maintaining the top spot is Lagos with N267.2billion, representing +30.7per cent in the 2021 half-year year-on-year report; and quickly followed in the second place by the FCT, which raked in a cumulative N69.1billion for the same period.
In the ASVI 2020 report, Lagos hit top spot in IGR with N418,988,587,897.11, representing 139.9per cent of FAA, grossing N299,574,277,490.98; while FCT generated N92,059,700,897.42, representing 306.8per cent of gross FAA at N30,003,717,459.53.
Ogun generated N54.8billion, representing increase of +131.5percent; Delta N41.9billion, representing increase of +36.0per cent; Kaduna hit N26.4billion, representing a rise of +81.6per cent; while Oyo generated N25.2billion, representing an increase of +41.7per cent over the period under review.
Between January and June, 2021, Akwa Ibom generated N18.1billion, up +11.6per cent; Ondo hit N17.9billion, up +31.8per cent; Edo got N17.6billion, an increase of +25.9per cent; and Kwara scooped N16.1billion, representing +70.7per cent year-on-year.
While Kano dropped in revenue generation to N15.1billion, representing -14.0per cent; other states such as Cross River got N14.8billion, representing an increase of +83.3per cent; just as Plateau raised its revenue generation capacity to N14.5billion, representing +53.9per cent for the six-month period.
Also, Enugu hit N14.1billion, representing +15.3per cent; Osun got N13.7billion, representing +52.6per cent; Anambra raked in N12.8billion, representing +33.8per cent; while Imo generated N9.99billion, representing +29.2per cent year-on-year record.
Other states that recorded upward revenue swing are Borno, which got N9.81billion, representing an increase of +82.4per cent; Kogi with N9.61billion, representing +29.3per cent; Nasarawa, with N9.50billion, representing +61.1per cent; Bauchi, with N9.47billion representing +64.6per cent; and Jigawa with N9.33billion, representing a dramatic upswing of +210.3per cent, year-on-year account.
Sokoto got N8.41billion, representing +82.9per cent; Zamfara N8.40billion representing +18.6per cent; Niger N7.93billion representing +97.3per cent; Ebonyi N7.75billion representing +22.5per cent; Abia N7.55billion representing +22.0per cent; and Katsina N7.49billion, representing +35.3per cent.
In the same six-month revenue generation profile, Kebbi squeezed in N7.66billion representing +67.2per cent; Benue N6.71billion representing +25.5per cent; Ekiti N6.59billion representing +105.5per cent; Bayelsa N6.42billion representing +19.1per cent; Adamawa N6.09billion representing +62.3per cent; Gombe N5.44billion representing +43.6per cent; Taraba N4.77billion representing +17.6per cent; and Yobe N4.03billion representing +2.7per cent.
Statistics reveal that only two states: Rivers and Kano recorded drop in revenue generation with the six-month period; while 34 states and FCT witnessed increase in generation capacity.
By: Nelson Chukwudi
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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