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Evo Anglican Diocese Lauds Wike On Dev Strides …Blasts FG On Total Failure
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has been applauded for his commitment to the development of all parts of the state.
This is contained in a communiqué issued by the Diocese of Evo, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), at the end of the first session of the Fifth Synod of the Diocese, at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Rumuomasi, last Sunday.
The communiqué, which was jointly signed by the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Innocent Ordu; Clerical Synod Secretary, Rev. Canon Gospel Onuchukwu; and Chancellor, Barrister Nlerum Amadi; noted with satisfaction, the reconstruction and completion of several roads in Evo as well as the ongoing Rumuokwurusi-Elimgbu flyover project.
The communiqué also commended the governor for the numerous assistance to the church at various times, pointing out that the governor even redeemed the pledges made to the church by previous administrations.
The diocese expressed worry over some road projects that were yet to be completed, and appealed to the governor to address the problem.
The diocese, “Further notes that construction work on ACMGS School Road, Elelenwo, has since been abandoned by the construction company handling the project, and calls on the governor to direct the resumption of work and completion of the project.
“Calls the attention of the governor to the sorry state of two critical roads in Evo and other neighbouring communities: the long abandoned Eneka-Atali to Rumukwurusi/Igbo-Etche Road and the Oil Mill (Rumuokwurusi) to Igbo-Etche, which are of economic value to the people of the state”, the communiqué stated.
While congratulating Wike and former Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi for their stellar performance in the presidential primaries of their respective parties, the diocese noted, with dismay, the prolonged disagreement between the two brothers and stressed the need for reconciliation.
The Diocese also congratulated the sons and daughters of Evo as well as the parishioners who secured the nominations of their respective political parties, and prayed for their success in the 2023 general election.
On the state of the nation, the diocese berated the Federal Government for failing to address the myriad of problems confronting the nation, stressing that the greater percentage of the populace had been thrown into abject poverty due to poor management of the economy.
The diocese also expressed worry over the level of insecurity in the country, and condemned the killing of Christians and sacking of Christian communities by some religious fanatics.
It also took a swipe at the Federal Government for the inability to resolve the impasse with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which had disrupted academic activities in the federal universities.
It called on eligible Nigerians to get their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) to enable them to elect God-fearing, experienced, detribalised, frugal and people-oriented leaders in the forthcoming general election.
The diocese “Encourages the electorate not to be carried away by the huge cash and other means of inducement the politicians will introduce in order to buy their votes, advising that they should be discerning as vote-buying or the offensively mechanised electoral system will only increase and prolong the present sufferings of the people”, the communiqué stated.
By: Reward Akwu
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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