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Soot: Back RSG’s War Against Artisanal Refineries, Nsirim Urges NMA
Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim has called on the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to collaborate with the government in the war against illegal bunkering and artisanal refineries in the state.
Nsirim made the call when the executive of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State branch, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Port Harcourt, last Monday.
He said the association should carry out aggressive campaign on the health implications of the operation of illegal bunkering and artisanal refineries which have been identified as the major source of soot menace in the state.
He said that the voice of NMA in this direction would help to strengthen the effort of government by making the people understand the health hazard they face on a daily basis.
“We employ the NMA to join the state government to sensitise the people on the various state-owned media platforms because we really need to take this fight seriously.
“We can’t afford to begin to have a generation of men and women who would have some chronic ailment that ordinarily they shouldn’t have, simply because a few individual who are benefiting from this illegal act are doing so at our own detriment”.
Nsirim said Governor Nyesom Wike had kept demonstrating that leadership prowess in all facets of life, and that has earned him the title of the new face of democracy in Nigeria.
“Governor Wike is somebody who understands the dynamics of governance. Just last week, we saw the verdict of the court concerning the Police Trust Fund.
“It is only somebody who really wants to make a mark and position leadership in a way that it will impact the people positively that will have time for such things.
“What we do today will impact on society tomorrow.So, all leaders must follow the footsteps of Governor Wike because leaving behind a worthy legacy is what will count after we leave office,” he said.
On the huge investment put into healthcare delivery by the Wike-led administration, Nsirim described the state governor as a man who has dedicated his life to cause a change in leadership, not just of the state but of the country.
“The investment Governor Wike is putting into healthcare delivery is not just for Rivers people but for the entire Nigeria. A lot of Nigerians will come here to access medical services because the facilities are top class and modern”.
He listed the Mother and Child Hospital, the Renal Hospital, Government House Clinic and the Dr. Peter Odili Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease Treatment Centre and Medical College of the Rivers State University as some of the huge investments of Governor Wike in the health sector.
“With the award of scholarship to Rivers indigenes studying medicine in the Medical College of the Rivers State University and their counterparts in Pamo University, Rivers State is gradually transforming to a state that will export medical manpower like other nations. This is highly commendable.
“We need to support this visionary leader as he goes ahead to set these things for posterity, because the truth of the matter is, a lot of people are dying today because the facilities are not there,” he said.
Nsirim noted that the massive health infrastructure put in place by the Wike’s administration would make healthcare delivery not just accessible but affordable, adding that accessibility and affordability are the major ingredients that will make the average person to get treated and get medical attention when needed, “and this is what we are seeing under Governor Wike.
“As Rivers people we should be grateful to Governor Wike for making Rivers State a hub of medical tourism in Nigeria. There is no state in the federation that has this kind of medical blueprint where you have all facets of healthcare delivery from training to education to facilities to infrastructure and getting it at top class level,” he said.
He assured the NMA of his ministry’s support to the forthcoming delegates’ conference of the association, urging the association to join in the #OurStateOurResponsibilty campaign aimed at changing negative narratives about the state.
He thanked the NMA for offering to carry out free medical services to help staff of the ministry know their health status in order to avoid sudden deaths.
“We have every reason to change the narrative about Rivers State because Governor Wike is showing the way of purposeful leadership in Nigeria,” he said.
The Chairman of the NMA, Rivers State Branch, Prof. Chizimdu Alikor, commended the commissioner for the visibility given to the developmental strides of the governor, particularly in the health sector.
He said the purpose of the visit was to solicit the collaboration of the ministry in the hosting of the National Conference cum Delegates’ Meeting of the NMA scheduled for May, 2022, in Port Harcourt.
Alikor opined that the conference would further open up Wike’s developmental strides in the health sector to the over 5,000 medical doctors that are expected to attend the conference.
He intimated the commissioner of his association’s plans to conduct a basic minimum medical care to the staff of the ministry.
By: John Bibor
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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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