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Oromoni: We’ll Make Own Findings Public Soon-NANS
The last may not have been heard about the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr), as the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said it will soon make public its investigation of how the boy died.
The association, which set up an Investigative Committee on the matter headed by Comrade OladimejiUthman, said the report would be made public no later than two weeks.
In a chat with newsmen, yesterday, Uthman said the committee would unearth the truth behind the death of Oromoni.
“We have been on the trail of new developments unfolding concerning the controversial death of the 12-year-old student. The committee is working round-the-clock to unravel the mystery revolving around the issue which has aroused public concern,” he said.
Uthman added that it had demanded from the management of the school and the parents that the medical reports of the late boy be made public.
“The committee which was inaugurated to unearth the cause of Sylvester’s death has been working and monitoring the latest developments surrounding the case as they unfold. While it is glaring that the information provided has been sketchy, it is also important that certain facts surrounding the case must be propagated widely to the public. We want the general public and most especially the student’s constituency to know that the committee is working round-the-clock to ensure that justice is served.
“We have been present since the kick-off of the coroner inquest. We have engaged different stakeholders and in the coming weeks, our conclusion on this issue will be made public.
“We still insist that the management of Dowen College and parents of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr make his medical records public. It must be known if Sylvester suffered any recurring sickness before his death. Dowen College, if found complicit in the case must be made to pay for this.”
The NANS investigative committee further noted that it had discovered other severe treatments experienced by students in primary and secondary schools in the country.
It, however, warned schools to stop such acts, urging school management to be humane in their treatment of school children.
“As a committee, we are also aware of the inhumane activities going on in different basic and secondary schools regarding our students across the country. We are sending a warning to managements of all schools that we will hit hard any school found to trample on students’ rights; schools providing an environment capable of taking the lives of our students, causing harm/violence against Nigerian students. The lives of Nigerian students matter and those cases will not be swept under the carpet.”
Uthman, however, appealed to the public to curb the spread of fake information as regards the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr.
“Let us all do well to sensitise the public on spreading fake news and misinformation on Sylvester Oromoni Jnr case. Fake news and misinformation are capable of birthing a wrong ideology thereby resulting in violence, hate and wrong opinions.”
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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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