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RSG Presents Food Items, Other Relief Materials To Flood Victims …As IDP Camp Welcomes First Set Of Twins
The Rivers State Government Task Force on 2022 Flood Management has distributed trucks load of food items and medical supplies to victims of flood disaster in the Orashi region.
A statement signed by the Chairman, Rivers State Government Flood Management Task Force 2022, Dr. George Nwaeke, in Port Harcourt, said that, “With the flood situation not abating, more people have been displaced.
“Worse hit communities are in Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Abua-Odual and Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni local government areas”.
Nwaeke said that the water level has continued to rise, forcing people out of their communities.
“Trucks load of relief materials were conveyed to the camps where they handed over, each camp getting its share, expected to provide immediate succour to the people”, he said.
Nwaeke had delivered the relief items to the camps that house flood victims from Ahoada West and Ahoada East local government areas.
Their various council chairmen were present, including the Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie.
Nwaeke, who is also the permanent secretary, Special Services Bureau in the Office of the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, assured the inmates of the best support they can be offered to cushion their sufferings.
The task force chairman said what had been brought include food items, drugs and the mobile clinic.
He told the victims that the committee would set up of sick bay in each camp to would cater to the immediate health needs of everybody in the camp.
Nwaeke explained that there would be sanitary officers posited to each camp.
The sanitary officers, he explained, would work on shift basis daily to help ensure that the camps had the best sanitary conditions to forestall any outbreak of diseases.
Nwaeke urged the coordinators of the various IDP camps to ensure that the inmates live healthy communal life.
They should also endeavour to make everybody get the relief materials, he advised.
“Of importance is the issue of security of each person in the camp,” he said.
He directed for proper documentation of inmates so that infiltrators would be identified and apprehended.
Nwaeke also said, “To the Glory of God, a pregnant woman was delivered of a set of twin right inside the Ahoada Camp 1 last night with the help of medical team of the flood committee.
“The chairman of the team presented a cash gift and directed for the immediate relocation of mother and her children to a better government health facility for better medical attention with all bills on the Rivers state Government Flood Committee.
“The overjoyed 21 years old mother could not hold back her excitement”.
Nwaeke stated that this was the beginning of what the state government was going to do for its people, adding that the government would stop at nothing to restore hope to the people.
In his remarks, Deputy Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, HonEdisionEhie, said they were grateful to Governor NyesomWike for his leadership and love in sending relief materials that would provide succour to the people.
On his part, Chairman of Ahoada East Local Government, Hon Ben Eke assured that, as a council, they would be upbeat in securing the camps and make life bearable for the inmates.
Internally displaced persons in the Ahoada East Camp I and II in Ahoada town and Ihuike Primary School along East-West Road, respectively, benefitted from the paliatives.
Items given the victims ranged from bags of rice, bags of garri, tubers of yam, cartons of pasta, cartons of tomatoes and other cooking ingredients and items.
The Ihuike, Ahoada camp houses majorly, flood victims from Ahoada West.
This is largely because Ahoada West is completely submerged.
Also visited was an IDP camp right inside the Community Secondary School, Upata 1, Edeoha.
A quantum of food items were also presented to the victims in the camp.
Recall that the four Orashi LGAs are adversely affected by the flood, and her people completely displaced from their ancestral homes.
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress Christian Leaders Forum has expressed strong confidence in the capacity of All Progressives Congress (All Progressives Congress) candidates in the state to deliver effective governance if elected into office in the coming elections.
The State Coordinator of the forum, Archbishop Lucky Aroh, made this known during a breakfast and thanksgiving meeting held in Port Harcourt, where leaders gathered to pray for the stability of the party and the safety of its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.According to him, the meeting was convened to seek divine intervention for peace, unity, and security among APC candidates across Rivers State.
“Today we are praying for APC stability in Rivers State and the security of our candidates that have been elected to contest the 2027 elections. It is a breakfast meeting,” Aroh said.
He further expressed optimism that the party’s candidates would not disappoint the people if entrusted with leadership responsibilities.
“They will not fail when elected into office. We are here as fathers of the land to let them know, and I must tell you the truth that these are the authentic people that will do well in Rivers State,” he added.
Speaking earlier, the National Chairman of the forum, Professor Olanrewaju Abraham, commended the Rivers State chapter for organizing the programme, noting that the national body of the forum believes strongly in the power of prayer.
He stated that political leadership provides an opportunity to influence society positively, including advancing moral and spiritual values, while expressing confidence that APC candidates at all levels would emerge victorious in the upcoming elections.
Also speaking, the Rivers State Women Leader of the APC, Hon. Darling Amadi, praised the forum for its commitment to prayers for peace, stability, and the protection of party candidates.
Represented by the Deputy Women Leader of the party in the state, she described the initiative as commendable and urged other political and support groups within the party to emulate the gesture in promoting unity and stability.
By: John Bibor, Menebe Emmanuel & Fortune Paibi
Prominent businessman and philanthropist, Elder Anthony Osagwe-Ogo, was celebrated in grand style as he marked his 70th birthday anniversary, with distinguished Nigerians, business leaders, and golf enthusiasts gathering to honour his remarkable contributions to society.
The colourful celebration took place at the Port Harcourt Golf Club, where friends, associates, and well-wishers converged to pay tribute to the revered elder statesman.
Chairman of the occasion, High Chief (Dr.) Ikenna Okafor, described the celebrant as a detribalised Nigerian whose generosity, humility, and commitment to humanity have earned him admiration across different communities and backgrounds.
According to Dr. Okafor, Pa Osagwe-Ogo’s impact on society and the development of his community remains unparalleled. He noted that members of the golfing community are proud to be associated with a father figure who consistently promotes the welfare and well-being of those around him.
He further stated that the history and growth of the Port Harcourt Golf Club cannot be told without acknowledging the significant role played by the celebrant, whose wisdom, encouragement, and leadership have helped sustain the club over the years.
“We are here to celebrate a man who has impacted humanity positively, a peace-loving individual and an epitome of hope for the younger generation. We pray to emulate his virtues. Today, we celebrate a bridge-builder, a trailblazer, and an iconic leader whose life continues to inspire many,” Dr. Okafor said.
He expressed delight at the large turnout of guests from various walks of life, describing it as a testament to the respect and affection Pa Osagwe-Ogo commands within and beyond Rivers State.
In his response, the celebrant, Pa Anthony Osagwe-Ogo, expressed profound gratitude to God for preserving his life and granting him the privilege of attaining the milestone age of 70.
He also thanked members of the Port Harcourt Golf Club, family members, friends, and associates for identifying with him during the celebration and for their unwavering support over the years.
The event featured the cutting of the birthday cake, presentation of awards to deserving members of the club, goodwill messages, and moments of celebration among guests.
The ceremony was attended by notable personalities from the business community, the golfing fraternity, and other sectors, all of whom joined in celebrating the life and legacy of the respected elder statesman.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and the Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr. Honour Kuru Sirawoo, have been honoured with awards of recognition in connection with the 2026 Democracy Day celebrations held in Port Harcourt.
The awards, which formed part of activities marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day on June 12, were formally presented on Tuesday at the Ministry of Information and Communications in Port Harcourt.
Presenting the awards was Hon. Abdul Hameed Oladipupo Alli, popularly known as “Mr. Nigeria,” Publisher of Asiwaju Trumpet Magazine and Achievers World International Magazine.
Governor Fubara was recognised for his efforts in sustaining peace, stability, and a conducive political atmospherJohn Bibor / Menebe Emmanuel / Fortune Paibie in Rivers State. The organisers noted that his administration has fostered harmony and strengthened civic participation across the state.
Dr. Sirawoo, on the other hand, was honoured for his exemplary administrative leadership and significant contributions to effective information management within the Ministry of Information and Communications.
Representing Dr. Sirawoo at the presentation ceremony, Dr. Christian Davies received the award on his behalf and expressed gratitude for the recognition. He described the honour as a reflection of Dr. Sirawoo’s unwavering commitment to professionalism, excellence, and dedicated public service.
Dr. Davies assured the organisers that the award would be formally conveyed to the Permanent Secretary.
The event also featured the presentation of commemorative publications highlighting major governance and civic milestones in Rivers State, including Easter celebrations, Workers’ Day activities, the Governor’s third anniversary in office, and Democracy Day programmes.
Organisers of the awards commended the Rivers State administration for what they described as sustained peace, political stability, and improved civic engagement, noting that these achievements have contributed significantly to the state’s continued development.
By: Jessica Sambol