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Rivers CP Resolves FIDA, Akpajo DPO Impasse Over Unlawful Detention
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Friday Eboka, has resolved the impasse between members of International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Rivers State Branch and the Divisional Police Officer, Akpajo Police Division, Mr Emmanuel Ifeanyi, over unlawful detention.
The acting spokesperson of the command, DSP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in an interview with The Tide, over the weekend in Port Harcourt, via telephone.
Iringe-Koko said that the state commissioner of police on getting the information swiftly resolved the impasses, adding that peaceful co-existence has been restored back between the DPO and FIDA Rivers.
According to her, the little baby in question has been handed over to a motherless baby home “on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the matter has been resolved by the CP. He was contacted on the matter and immediately, he waded into the matter. As we speak, the baby has been sent to motherless home and those detained released accordingly”, she stated.
Meanwhile, FIDA Nigeria, Rivers State Branch had strongly condemned the cruel and inhumane treatment meted out on her member and a child protection officer who accompanied a complainant to Akpajo Police Station in respect of a new born baby who was found abandoned in a church at Akpajo, Eleme.
FIDA Rivers, in a statement jointly signed by Chairperson, Adata Bio-Briggs, and Publicity Secretary, Sophia I. J. Afolayan, described the act as unacceptable and barbaric.
“The complainant found the abandoned baby in her church and reported to officers at the Akpajo Police Station, who later took the baby to one Goodness and Mercy Orphanage Home in Eliminigwe Estate. The complainant insisted that the baby should be sent to the Port Harcourt children’s home under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation but she was thrown out of the premises of the orphanage home and the baby handed over to the home.
“The complainant immediately called FIDA and a call was put across to the DPO of the station on the need for the baby to be handed over to Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation.
“The DPO requested the presence of FIDA and officers from social welfare so the baby can be handed over to the appropriate authority.
“On getting to the station with the child protection officer and the complainant the DPO, Mr Emmanuel Ifeanyi, verbally and physically assaulted our member, and seized her phone and that of the social welfare officer and the complainant. He detained them in his station for more than 4hours and also threatened to deal with them.
“FIDA Rivers views the act of Mr Emmanuel Ifeanyi as slanderous and a violation of their right to personal dignity.
“We commend the prompt intervention of the commissioner of police, and urge him to ensure that justice is done in this matter and for the future protection of our members in course of our service to humanity.”
By: Akujobi Amadi
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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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