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Fubara’ll Transform Rivers, Equity Group Insists
A socio-political organisation in Rivers State, Rivers Equity Group, has said that the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sir Siminialayi Fubara, would ensure total transformation of the state, when elected into power in 2023.
The group said this during its medical outreach at Okehi, Etche Local Government Area headquarters.
The outreach was inline with the group’s philosophy of reaching the unreached.
The National Coordinator of the group, Deacon Clapton Ogolo, said Fubara was passionate about the health of Rivers people,stressing that his administration would ensure total transformation across the state.
He said Fubara was a major sponsor of the outreach, adding that so far, the group had taken the programme to 15 local government areas in the state.
Ogolo also described Fubara as a technocrat, stressing that having been in the corridors of power for the last 20 years, the PDP Guber candidate was in a vintage position to ensure total transformation of the state.
He urged the people to vote massively for Fubara, and other PDP candidates.
“But in all these,they should know that the elections are coming very soon, and our patron, Sir SimFubara cares for their health.
“He has done it before, he is doing it now, and will still do it when elected”, he said.
Also speaking, a member of the group, Sir John Nalley, said Fubarawas passionate about the health of the people.
Nalley said the outreach has led to the detection and treatment of various eyes ailmentswhile glasses and drugs have been distributed to the needy.
He attributed the success of the programme to the effort of Sir Siminialayi Fubara, stressing that the governorship candidate was the major sponsor of the outreach.
Nalley, who was a former permanent secretary in the state, urged the people of the state to reciprocate the effort of Fubara by voting massively for him during the election.
Also speaking, another member of the group, Hon Dave Inimgba, said Fubara would consolidate on the achievements of Wike.
He called for massive support to Fubara.
Speaking with newsmen, the Director of Linsolar Clinic, Dr Adeline Ahige, said in all the LGAs visited, not less than 300 persons received treatment.
She said the group had distributed glasses,treated some ailments and made referrals where necessary.
Some of the beneficiaries in Etche commended the group for the gesture.
The Etche Local Government Council Chairman, Dr Obinna Anyanwu, who was also tested, said the programme was first of its kind in the area.
By: John Bibor
The Renewed Hope Initiative in conjunction with the Rivers State Government has empowered 500 elderly citizens in Rivers State with financial support of N200,000 each.
The empowerment programme was part of activities to celebrate the third anniversary of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme RHIESS, a social investment policy initiated by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Speaking at the event which held at the Government House, Port Harcourt, recently, under the theme, ‘Finding Joy in Old Age,’ Senator Tinubu said the gesture which has become traditional since 2023 was a mark of gratitude in recognition of the invaluable contributions of the senior citizens to nation building.
The First Lady who was represented by the wife of the Rivers State Governor and State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Lady Valerie Fubara, said the scheme was to “support two hundred and fifty (250) vulnerable elderly citizens aged 65 and above in all the 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory, and veterans from the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) totalling 9,500 selected beneficiaries across the nation.
She urged the beneficiaries to engage in activities that will make them find joy in old age.
“I encourage you to continue playing your part by staying healthy and active, nurture both your body and mind through regular exercise and meaningful engagement,” Senator Tinubu advised.
On her part, Lady Fubara said the State Government through the magnanimity of the governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has increased the beneficiaries of the programme from 250 to 500.
She restated the commitment of the State Government towards provision of social welfare and improving the standard of living of the elderly in the State.
Also speaking, the Executive Secretary, Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr Vetty Agala, said the State Government has through the Health4allrivers Initiative, introduced free medical care for senior citizens in the State, in line with the Renewed Hope Initiative.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to expedite the prosecution of the Director of the now distressed MBA Forex Trading, Mr. Maxwell Odum, in the interest of justice.
The Rivers State NUJ made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the EFFC’s Ag. Zonal Director, ACE Hassan Saidu, in Port Harcourt, recently.
The council’s chairman, Comrade Paul Bazia, said the appeal became imperative after it considered the number of Nigerians and others involved in the financial misconduct.
According to him, it has caused hardship among many households in the country and should be given the attention it deserves.
He said that investors cannot come into a country or invest in an economy or nation ridden with fraud.
This, he said, has made it more imperative to arrest, prosecute and convict alleged fraudsters like the MBA Forex Director, who is alleged to have defrauded thousands of unsuspecting Nigerians, to serve as a deterrent to others.
The chairman also requested that while the trial lasts, part of the swindled funds should be given to the victims that suffered loss and trauma as a result of the fraud.
The NUJ reiterated its resolve to change the narrative of reportage from crisis to developmental communication.
According to him, the NUJ’s main focus is blue economy and tourism.
He expressed the readiness of the Council to partner the agency in the area of information dissemination.
“We believe you have a responsibility to fight financial crimes. We also know that you need the Press to publicize your activities and NUJ can provide that,” he said.
Responding, the Zonal EFFC’s boss commended the NUJ’s vision to change the narrative of reporting from crisis to developmental communication.
According to Saidu, the Western world have since imbibed such culture, hence the negative stories about them are carefully sifted to allow only positive ones to be released to the outside world.
As for the trapped funds to be released, the EFCC Zonal Director stated that only the court can authorize such action, stressing that the primary responsibility of the Commission is to arrest and prosecute.
He pledged to partner with the NUJ now that the leadership has visited the Commission.
The Head of the Legal & Prosecution Department, DCE Odiase Stephen, corroborated the Zonal Director’s position and stressed that it was only when the matter has been determined by the court that such funds can be released.
He further stated that once a matter is before a court of competent jurisdiction, it cannot be discussed outside.
By: King Onunwor
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