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PDP In Diaspora Launches Virtual Engagement Series,March 19

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4 years ago

February 9, 2022

As Nigeria’s 2023 general election draws near, a United States-based not-for-profit organisation of Nigerians in the Diaspora, Diasporans for PDP, will launch its Civic Engagement Series with a virtual event on March 19.
Under the theme “Diaspora Voting Rights, Participation, Diversity and Inclusion,” the March 19, 2022 event would feature various speakers on various economic, political and social issues that help to advance public awareness of the position of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on key issues affecting all Nigerian peoples.
According to the National Publicity Secretary, Diasporans for PDP, Dr Chidi Igwe, in addition to Chairman of the PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, who will be the keynote speaker, other speakers and panellists include Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Prof Stella Effah-Attoe, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Hon. Susan Nguveren Waya, Hon. Subrinah Joy Dolischka, Senator Emma Nwaka, Senator Biodun Olujimi, Hon. Nnenna Elendu Ukeje, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, Hon. Umar Bature, Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, Hon. Debo Olugunagba, Hon. Mohammed Kadede Suleiman, Amb Nkoyo Toyo, and Hon. Victoria Pamugo.
Igwe noted the Civic Engagement Series is designed to bring together Nigeria’s current and future leaders with the voting population on a regular basis in ways that allow the leaders to have a full understanding of the issues affecting the voters.
“Establishing a government that operates policy based on full understanding of all the political, economic and social issues facing the country and works hard to address those issues is how PDP will distinguish itself from the All Progressives Congress (APC),” the Diasporans for PDP founder and national chair said.
“The series of strategic events that will run starting from March 19 until the 2023 presidential election will focus on bridging the gap between leaders and the civic population in town hall formats for exchange of ideas in ways that promote understanding of PDP’s agenda, platform and manifesto, among the voting population,” Pamugo said.
“They say that the youth are the leaders of tomorrow, right? Of what use is a country where the only dream of its youth is how to escape from the country and migrate to other countries for basic needs such as jobs, health care, good education, security, good roads, and steady power supply?”, Pamugo asked rhetorically.
“Just take a look at Nigeria today and compare it with what the country used to be! President Muhammadu Buhari and APC score very high marks in all the wrong places – the highest level of inflation, the highest level of joblessness and unemployment for youth, the highest level of crime and insecurity, the highest level of poverty, nepotism and cronyism. In fact, President Buhari and his APC friends have left Nigerians in the worst economic, political and social situation since the founding of the country in 1914,” Pamugosaid.
“Admission to the event is free of charge, but RSVP is required through the organisation’s website, www.diasporansforpdp.com. Our Civic Engagement Series creates a bridge between the voting population and those seeking their votes; provides opportunities for questions and answers so that people will understand how PDP will be different and make life better for all Nigerians when we return to power in 2023. We all look forward to the liberation of Nigeria when the people will vote APC out of office in 2023,” Pamugo added.
With members in America, Canada, Europe, Asia and Africa, Diasporans for PDP is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.