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Ariolu Presents Transformers To Communities In Obio/Akpor

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4 years ago

February 18, 2022

The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Barrister George Ariolu, has presented 500KVA Transformers with lines 33 to three communities in the LGA.
He said the procurement of the transformers for Atali, Eliozu and Rumuokparali communities was in line with his administration’s focal thrust and desires to serve the people of Obio/Akpor diligently.
He noted that the procurement of the transformers followed requests by benefiting communities.
Ariolu explained that the essence of the procurement was to attend to issues concerning communities based on their requests to the council.
The chairman, acknowledging his administration’s policies and programmes which are based on the interest of the people, expatiated on the need to grant the requests of the people owing to the fact that his administrationwas a responsive government.
Speaking at the Exco Chambers in Rumuodomaya, Ariolu appealed to community leaders to always stay connected to the council to further boost partnership for the development of the people.
He said, “We are here for the presentation of transformers to these three communities: Atali, Eliozu and Rumuokparali. It will be on record that the procurement is based on the requests by these three communities that we are making the presentation to.
“We attend to issues concerning communities as they place their requests before us, we know that these communities had started making these requests earlier than we assumed office.
“Because we a responsive government, we thought it wise that we have to look into such requests. It’s not because we have so much money in our purse but the motivating factor is that our administration, policies and programmes are based on the people. Whatever requests we receive, we put them on a scale of preference to ascertain which is most important at a particular point in time.Then, we manage the resources we have to attend to numerous needs of our people”.
Ariolu, who commended traditional rulers, community and opinion leaders for maintaining peace in their domains, charged them to advise residents doing business within the LGA to pay their taxes and levies through appropriate channels established by the council to bring about further development and changes in the society.
The chairman, who also observed that the most performing governor in the nation was Chief Nyesom Wike, an Obio/Akpor son, urged them to continue to support the programmes and policies of government, particularly at the federal, state and local level.
On his part, Paramount Ruler of Atali Community, T.O.A. Ejekwu while appreciating the chairman, acknowledged that Ariolu has come to develop and bring about progress to the LGA, describing him as a man who came prepared for developmental initiatives.
According to him, the procurement of transformers to various communities means giving light to the people.
In his vote of thanks, Barrister Vitalis Ajoku also noted that the impact of governance, particularly at the local government level, was being felt tremendously by the people, adding that Ariolu has touched lives of the rural communities in the area.
Meanwhile, Ariolu during an inspection tour of some of the projects undertaken by his administration, expressed pleasure at the speed and quality of work being carried out by contractors handling the ongoing construction of ultra-modern office complex at the council.
He revealed that the office complex, which would comprise about 30 office spaces, would help to address issues of accommodation in the council, adding that the LG houses virtually all the Federal Government agencies.
He, however, disclosed that the offices would be ready for use in seven months’ time as promised during the celebration of his 100 days in office, while inspecting the construction of drainages around the council premises.
The chairman, who spoke to newsmen at Sir Celestine Omehia (former SARS) Road, explained the council’s intervention on the bad spots along the road, stating that there was need to reduce the sufferings of people plying the road following a remediation work on the dilapidated areas of the road.
According to him, the ongoing repairs would serve as palliative measures to ease economic activities in the area pending the intervention of the state government for proper and adequate repair of affected areas.

By: Nelson Chukwudi

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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11 hours 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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12 hours 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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12 hours 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.