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Ariolu Assures Sustained Synergy With Maritime Institution On Human Capital Dev
The authorities of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council have assured citizens of an improved partnership with the maritime institutions operating in the area to make room for further upgrade of youths in human capital development.
Chairman of the council, Barrister George Ariolu, who gave the assurance, also encouraged students to be more focused on their studies, urging the institution to continue to provide the right motivation for students to achieve excellent grades as they pursue success.
He made this disclosure during an address at the first matriculation/induction ceremony of Merchant-Navy Cadets of Charkin Maritime Academy in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, last Wednesday.
According to him, “the importance of Charkin Maritime Academy and the desires of government at both federal and state levels to promote skills acquisition and maritime technology in recent developments cannot be overemphasised.”
Accompanied by his Vice, Chinyere Agbara, the council boss reiterated his administration’s readiness to further partner the institution in the area of human capital development which informed the council’s decision to sponsor nine of the cadets in the academy.
He said, “for us as a local government council and as your landlord, we have discovered the pertinent need to partner with Charkin Maritime Academy.This is what has informed us to sponsor nine of the cadet you are seeing here today.”
Speaking further, Ariolu boasted that his administration owns the highest pride as the local government council sponsoring the largest number of cadets in the institution.
“It is on record that we have the highest number of cadets in the local government areas of Rivers State,” he added.
He said, “we will continue to partner with Charkin Maritime Academy, understanding the importance and imperative measures of maritime technology in our recent technological development as a nation.”
Ariolu also congratulated the governing council of the institution, describing the academy as an institution with global reputation and recognition.
He expressed joy that the institution is located within Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, commending the founder, Charles Wami, for establishing the academy which has nurtured students to excellence.
He said, “Charkin Maritime Academy is a maritime institution with high global reputation.
“The people of Obio/Akpor are indeed blessed with the location of the institution in the LGA.
“It is with great joy that I, therefore, congratulate you on the feat of your maiden matriculation and induction ceremony which is an indication of the institution’s acceptability by the general public,” he concluded.
In his remark, the CEO and MD of the Academy, Dr. Charles Wami, who appreciated guests and other dignitaries that turned up for the occasion, disclosed that the academy was borne out of the desires to develop young boys and girls in Nigeria from 16-22 years of age as Global Merchant Navy Officers.
The ceremony, which featured the Chairman of the institution’s Governing Council, King Alfred Diete-Spiff inspect the Guard of Honour, had trappings of pomp and pageantry.
Guests who graced the event included, member representing Port Harcourt Federal Constituency 1 in the House of Representatives,Hon Ken Chikere; Bishop of Niger Delta North, Rt Rev Wisdom Ihunwo; Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government, Hon Allwell Ihunda; Nyenwe Eli Akpor Kingdom, Eze Ozuowuowu Levi Amos Oriebe; captains of Industry, amongst others.
On the chairman’s entourage are; Chief of Staff, Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Promise Ogbonda; Chief Protocol Officer, Buduziri Amadi; Supervisor for Works, Samuel Amadi; Supervisor for Agriculture, India Amadi; Supervisor for Women Affairs, Victoria Amadi; Supervisor for Education, Henry Ebere; Supervisor for Youths and Sports, Newman Ogbonda.
Others included, Executive Assistant to the Chairman, Barrister Bright Owhor; Special Adviser to the Chairman on Chieftaincy Affairs, Victor Ajoku, amongst others.
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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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