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No Gov Has Projected Ikwerre, Rivers Like Wike -Ariolu

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Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Barrister George Ariolu, has said that no governor in the political history of Nigeria has promoted and defended Ikwerre ethnic group and Rivers State like Governor Nyesom Wike.
He said his administration would continue to emulate Wike’s style of leadership centred on delivering dividends of democracy.
According to him, his administration is committed to its service to the people, for the overall interest, welfare, development and economic growth of the LGA.
Ariolu made this assertion, last Wednesday, during a formal handover of a 500KVA and 100KVA transformers to Rumuadaolu and Elimgbu communities of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council.
He said his commitment and service to the people was owing to the fact that his administration is true to its promises, adding that it is no longer an issue of political gimmicks.
He enumerated that the procurement of transformers to Rumuadaolu and Elimgbu communities is in line with his administration’s focal thrust, which he described as service to humanity at its peak, stating that it was achieved through the prudent management of scarce resources at the council’s disposal.
“We as a government have learnt from our Principal, Chief Nyesom Wike. We try as much as possible to redeem and keep to the promises that we have made on the day members of Rumuadolu and Elimgbu came for a courtesy visit and made requests for transformers.”
“It’s not that we have so much funds; what we are doing here is in line with our focal thrust which is service to humanity at its peak.”
“It is no longer an issue of political gimmicks. We are true to our promises and we have procured two transformers for the use of the people.”
The council chairman speaking further, urged members of Rumuadaolu and Elimgbu communities to amplify support for Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, adding that no one has projected Ikwerre ethnicity and Rivers State in the annals of the political history of Nigeria like him.
Similarly, he encouraged them to extend support to the council administration under his watch as part of his desires and commitment to the people through service which seeks to rewrite the narratives of the local government area.
“As usual we urge you all to continue supporting our leader, His Excellency, Chief Nyesom Wike spiritually and physically in this trying moment because we have no other leader.”
“No one has projected our name in the annals of the Political history of Nigeria like him.”
“We also urge you to continue to support the council under our watch because it is our desire to rewrite the narrative of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area and serve our people”
Responding, Paramount Ruler of Elimgbu and former Special Adviser to Rivers State Governor on Employment Generation, Barrister Emmanuel Utchay, who expressed gratitude, described Ariolu as a man of his words.
He commended the chairman for not relaxing and making excuses, despite the short notice within which the request was made.
“The chairman is a talk and do chairman. If he says something, he will do it. We are very grateful to him for not giving excuses even though it was requested on a short notice.”
Also, Paramount Ruler of Rumuadaolu, Chief Henry Hanachor, represented by the Community Development Committee Chairman, Chief Peter Aguma, commended Ariolu’s effort towards the growth and development of the people.
During the formal handover to respective communities, Ariolu urged them to make better use of the transformers.
He also charged them to protect the transformers against vandalisation by disgruntled elements.
“This transformer has been procured by Obio/Akpor Local Government Council for your own benefit, protect it from vandalisation and treat it as your own”, Ariolu told the people.

By: Nelson Chukwudi

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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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.
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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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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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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.
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