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Group Lauds A’Ibom On Sustainable Environment

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The Council for Local Environmental Initiative (ICLEI), an international NGO, has lauded Akwa Ibom State Government for sustaining the leadership role in environmental cleanliness in the country.
The African Regional Coordinator of ICLEA, Mr Ene Owoh, gave the commendation in an interview with The Tide’s source recently.
Owoh told the source that the organisation was engaged in a “Great Africa Clean-Up Campaign” project, using Akwa Ibom as one of the selected five African states to promote environmental sustainability.
He urged the Federal Government and other African countries to emulate the state in environmental sustainability.
“ICLEI is an international NGO that promotes sustainable development.
“It provides technical consulting to local governments to meet sustainability objectives,” he said.
According to Owoh, the organisation is using Akwa Ibom Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA) to educate, inform and showcase the state’s leading role in sustainable environment in Africa.
“The AKSEPWMA example will be required in a project which will commence in July 2022 in five countries such as Sudan, Morocco, Madagascar, Kenya and South Africa,’’ he said.
Owoh said that ICLEI Canada captured the Akwa Ibom state April environmental sanitation exercise via satellite, viewed globally by 151 country coordinators of the organisation.
He said that Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) NGOs on environment of five selected African countries also appraised the satellite clean-up of the agency.
He said that the five countries were selected based on their geographical position in Africa namely North, South, East, West including one Island.The regional coordinator said the essence was to ensure a wider spread of the project as well as give the countries opportunity for a global out reach on environmental conservation and promotion.
Owoh described ICLEI as a global network alliance of over 2,500 LGA’s founded in 1990, to provide technical consulting to local governments to meet sustainability objectives.
The Chairman of AKSEPWMA, Mr Prince Ikim, said that the state was committed to effective environmental sustainability, which made it one of the cleanest state.
“We try as much as possible to understand the condition of our environment.
“We engage our people and make them understand that keeping the environment clean is not only the duty of the government but that of everyone.
“We make them to know the penalties of not keeping the environment clean,” he said.
Ikim said that government also ensured that anyone involved in indiscriminate dumping of refuse or any environmental offence was arrested.
He said the state also engaged the state House of Assembly, established sanitation corps, and inaugurated a ‘Greater Akwa Ibom Clean-Up Campaign’, to keep the environment clean and healthy.
The agency’s chairman noted that government had earlier set up a programme in October 2020, to address the state environmental challenges.
“I can say that our commitment is the secret behind being the cleanest state and we will continue to maintain the standard,” he said.
Ikim thanked the state governor for his support and encouragement that ensured that the environmental programmes were efficiently implementing in the state.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.
Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.
Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.
He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”
“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.
In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.
“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.
Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.
“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.
The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.
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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.
Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.
He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.
“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.
“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.
“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.
The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.
Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.
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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.
Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.
The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.
The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.
Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.
The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.
Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.
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