Ariolu Bags Newspaper’s Best LG Chairman Award

Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Barrister George Ariolu, has been presented with the “Best Local Government Council Chairman” Award by the National Network Newspaper, Port Harcourt.
Speaking while presenting the award at the Banquet Hall of Hotel Presidential, the Chairman Editorial Board, National Network Newspaper, Prof Barigbon Nsereka, said the award was presented to Ariolu following an impressive run, outstanding performances and remarkable achievements as local government chairman.
Receiving the award, Ariolu expressed joy on behalf of his family and good people of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
He appreciated the National Network Newspaper for identifying the achievements of his administration.
Ariolu, who spoke to newsmen after recieving the award in Port Harcourt, discosed that the focal thrust of his administration remains, adding value to the people, noting that it is the motivation for which he has continued to achieve more for the people.
“I want to thank you for identifying and recognising the little we have done so far for our people.
“For us, we believe that governance is all about adding value no matter the dimension of the life of the people we govern. And that has been our focal thrust, that has been out motivating factor.”
According to him, the recognition is a testimony that the people-oriented programmes and policies of his administration have continued to improve the lives of citizens who are primary beneficiaries.
Ariolu charged the leadership of the National Network Newspaper on consistency in ensuring adequate propagation of information to the masses devoid of biasness.
“It is an indication that people are observing and taking note of the little we’ve been doing within this very short period. So, its a thing of joy, and I think it will serve as a platform to spur us to do more for our people.
“If you look at the history of the National Network Newspaper, you’ll see that it is a mark of resilience and doggedness from where they’ve started to where they are today. It is just a hint of hardwork that has lifted them up to this level. So, kudos to them and other media organisations, steadfastness is the word.”
Also honoured at the event is the Rivers PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Sir Similanyi Fubara and Bro Felix Amaechi Obuah, Rivers PDP Campaign Chairman.
Others include, Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Robinson Dekor, member, Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency; Hon. Awaji-Inombek Dagomie Abiante, member, Federal House of Representatives; Barrister Ben Eke, Chairman, Ahoada East Local Government Area; Sir Friday Mbakpone Okpe, Chairman, Tai Local Government Area; and Barrister Sam Kalagbor, Rector, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt.