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Fubara Promises Industrial Hub For Ogoni
The flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State for the 2023 governorship election, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has promised to establish an industrial hub in each of the three senatorial districts of the state if elected.
He said one of the three industrial hubs will be sited in Ogoniland.
The governorship candidate said Governor Nyesom Wike had created the enabling environment for the state to be fully industrialised by massively investing in infrastructure and security.
Fubara stated these at the Rivers PDP state-level campaign rally for Gokana Local Government Area, at Community Primary School, Mogo last Wednesday.
“I want to thank God for this special day, it is special because God has made it possible for us to be chosen as candidates of our great party at various levels.
“I want to also thank our pragmatic and benevolent leader, Chief Nyesom Wike, it wouldn’t have been possible without his support.
“Let me on behalf of the candidates say a very big thank you to our people for having faith in us, we assure you that will not let you down.
“The Gbenemene of Gokana recieved us and gave us royal blessings. This is a great sign of victory. He blessed us because he believes in our cause.
“To the good people of Gokana, your decision to support us is not a mistake, it is based on the fact that PDP has performed well in the state and PDP will continue to perform. We have a team that will consolidate and continue with the legacies of our leader.
“Governor Wike constructed roads, schools and hospital in Gokana Local Government Area. He also provided security. These are things your kinsman in the other party could not provide for you when they were in power.
“We believe in the security of lives and properties in Gokana and the entire Rivers State. I am urging all of you here to support us to sustain that tempo, we will not fail you.
“We intend to establish industrial hubs in the three senatorial districts of the state, there is no how the one that will come to Rivers South-East won’t be sited in Ogoniland.
“Governor Wike has provided the infrastructure and security, you will now have the industries that will bring about massive employment and economic growth. Support us for development, consolidation, and continuity,” the guber candidate added.
In his remarks, Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, berated Victor Giadom for failing to attract meaningful development to Gokana Local Government Area, while serving as Commissioner for Works in the administration of Rotimi Amaechi.
“Let me thank the leadership of our party in Gokana Local Government Area, for a wonderful job done today by bringing out your people in large numbers to recieve us.
“My brother is the one who has contributed to the welfare and wellbeing of my people. Someone who is in government and fails to bring development to his people cannot say he is a brother to them.
“Your son Victor Giadom was Commissioner for Works, this Kpopie Road was awarded but it was not completed, I came and I completed it.
“They promised you that they were going to give you a model secondary school but they failed to deliver it. I promised you that I was going to rebuild Government Secondary School, Kpor; as I speak to you, the project is almost done.
“I told you that I was going to dualiaze Saakpenwa to Kono which is about 31 kilometres, and I did it. I also promised you that I will link K-Dere with Bolo by bridge, as I speak to you, the project is ongoing.
“Your son who is supposed to be your brother and claims he loves you awarded Biara-Mile 30 Road as Commissioner for Works then, but they didn’t carry out the project. I can assure you that the project will be done,” the governor said.
Governor Wike lampooned the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State for even dreaming of taking power in the state when President Muhammadu Buhari, the leader of their party, has scored the PDP government in Rivers State very high.
“Victor Giadom said they want to campaign for a stranger to be governor of Rivers State when their leader, President Buhari said we have performed very well. They cannot compete with us.
“This election is not like the election of 2019 that they went to bring soldiers and police to intimidate voters and attempted to subvert the will of the people. This time, it won’t work, the power is solely in the hands of the people now,” he said.
Earlier, Governor Nyesom had Wike led the governorship candidate, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, to the palace of the Gbenemene of Gokana Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Babari Paago Bagia, to salute him before heading to the campaign venue.
Bagia gave his royal blessings to the governor and the gubernatorial candidate.
The palace, however, made some developmental demands, which the governor graciously met.
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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