Rivers
RSG Tasks Stakeholders On National Youth Policy Implementation
The Rivers State Government has appealed to stakeholders for support towards the implementation of the National Youth Policy.
The Commissioner for Youth Development, Prince Ohia Obi made the appeal during a courtesy call on him by a coalition of youth groups under the aegis of Youth Development Cluster.
Obi, who said the state was ready for the implementation of the policy, however, said the effect of it can only be felt when relevant stakeholders make their input.
The commissioner said the policy would not only be implemented but would be rewritten to set the peculiarities of the state.
He said civil society organisations (CSOs) would be required to drive the implementation of the law, and regretted the absence of a youth law in the state.
Also speaking, Chamberlain Etukudoh said the cluster, which comprises 10 civil society organisations was formed to implement the National Youth Policy in states across the country.
Etukudoh said the organisation was working hard to ensure that the implementation does not go the way of previous policies.
He said the organisation was engaging Rivers State for the exercise as one of the key states in the South-South zone, adding that the cluster was being supported by USAID.
Also speaking, Kingsley Atang said the ministry can support the groups through public sensitisation and enlightenment.
He also stressed the need for the state to implement the National Youth Policy with a view to improving the conditions of youths in the state.
On her part, Dr. Mina Ogbanga of the Centre for Development Support Initiative (CDSI), one of the organisations driving the programme, said achieving high standard of life for the youth was part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) programme.
She said the organisation was ready to work with the ministry to ensure the attainment of the programme.
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Rivers Judiciary Denies Issuing Court Order Stopping SOLAD from Swearing in RSCSC Members
The Rivers State Judiciary has denied a media report claiming that Justice Frank Onyiri of the State High Court issued an injunction order restraining the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), from inaugurating the newly appointed members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission (RSCSC).
In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of litigation at the High Court, Menenen Poromon (Esq), the state Judiciary disassociated itself from the report, describing it as malicious and fabricated.
The statement emphasized that the report was a falsehood and a misrepresentation of what transpeared in the court.
Poromon clarified that no such order was issued by Justice Onyiri or any other judge of the High Court of the state and urged the public to disregard the information, as it lacked any iota of truth.
The statement however advised the public to verify any information concerning the state Judiciary directly from the office of the Chief Registrar, High Court of the State, to avoid spreading of misinformation.