Rivers

Group Drums Support For Fubara

Published

3 years ago

May 5, 2023

A socio-political group in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, “Ida Obolo For Sim”, has drummed support for the Governor-elect of Rivers State, Sir Siminalaye Fubara.
The group, consisting of friends, like-minds, acquaintances and well-wishers of Sir Amaospusenibo Siminialayi Joseph Fubara also commended Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike for ensuring the emergence of Sir Fubara as the Governor-Elect.
Addressing newsmen in Port Harcourt, the group said Sir Fubara would improve on the performances of Governor Wike.
The Leader of the group, Hon. Kingston Sylvanus said the Governor—elect is the best choice for Rivers people.
Sylvanus noted that the in-coming Governor is known for his silent achievements and as someone who sincerely loves Rivers State, her people,z and Nigeria at large.
“Thank you Your Excellency, for allowing God use you to give Rivers people the very best in the person and personality of Amaopusenibo Siminialayi Joseph Fubara, for the consolidation of the New Rivers Vision as your parting gift.
“Your Excellency, Sir, we dare to boldly say that you are not only correct in your choice and backing of the aspirations and ambition of the Governor-elect, but that you sincerely love the growth and development of Rivers State”, he said.
He added that the people of Andoni Local Government Area see Sir Fubara as “the light and hope of the downtrodden and helpless Andoni people, and much more as their son, true brother and dependable neighbour”.
The Ida Obolo For Sim group further described the in-coming government as the birthing of fresh breath in Andoni politics that will bring deliverance to the land and her people.
“Today, just as we use this medium to thank you and your dogged team, the indefatigable PDP family in Rivers State and Campaign Council, we also want to inform you that we have equally flagged off our thank you visit to the people of Andoni to appreciate them for their overwhelming support”, he said.
He said, “they have visited before the elections, community to community, to campaign and canvass for their support, and promised to come back and thank them if they vote for Sir Fubara and our National and State Assembly candidates – Sen. Barry Mpigi for Senate, Hon. Abiante Dagomie for House of Representatives, and Hon. Ofiks Kagbang for House of Assembly”.
Also speaking, the Member Representing Andoni/Opobo-Nkoro Federal Constituency, Hon. Awaji-Inombek Dagomie Abiante, stated that the people are happy that Fubara would continue and complete projects already going on in the area.
“We all know that governance is a continuous process. We have arrived where we are today and we are grateful to God that the Governor-elect will continue from where our brother and leader, His Excellency, Nyesom Wike has stopped.
“We are not in doubt that whatever is being in process will be moved beyond whatever level it would have been”, he said.
Abiante further called on all stakeholders of the community to synergies and bring to the table their desires and expectations going forward into the incoming administration.

By: Iragunima Benice

Rivers

Delta CP Seeks More Support From Traditional Institutions

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3 days ago

July 3, 2026

The Tide

The Commissioner of Police (CP) Delta State Command, Mr. Yemi Oyeniyi, has urged traditional institutions to continue to support law enforcement in the country.

Oyeniyi gave the advice on Tuesday at the palace of the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Dr. Emmanuel Sideso, Abe 1, in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner, who was on a familiarisation tour of police formations across the state, including the Effurun area command, solicited continued partnership of the Uvwie domain in strengthening intelligence gathering and promoting peaceful co-existence.

He commended the Ovie of Uvwie for his unwavering commitment to peace, security, and community development.

“I acknowledge the invaluable role of traditional institutions in supporting law enforcement in the country.

“I equally solicit continuous partnership of the Uvwie domain in strengthening intelligence gathering and promoting peaceful co-existence among the people”, he said.

In his remarks, the Ovie of Uvwie, welcomed the Commissioner and his entourage to the domain.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the people to supporting the Nigeria Police and other security agencies.

The royal father urged his subjects to continue to cooperate with the security agencies by way of providing timely and credible information.

The Commissioner, thereafter, proceeded to perform the groundbreaking of the Effurun area command at the instance of the Insp.-Gen. of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu.

Rivers

IAUE Senate Approves Leadership, Language Center Establishment

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3 days ago

July 3, 2026

The Tide

The Senate of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, has approved the establishment of a University Leadership Assessment Centre as proposed by Professor Veronica Okogbaa of the Department of Educational Management.

A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Dr. Ngozi Okiridu, said the centre will, among other things, identify and develop high potential skilled leaders and talents.

It will also evaluate participants through multi dimensional approach rather than rely on subjective perceptions, indulge in leadership trainings, and generate income from services with succession planning.

Similarly, Senate also approved the establishment of a centre for languages, digital Humanities and intercultural studies as proposed by the Dean of Faculty of Humanities, Professor Ibiere Ken-Maduako.

The proposed centre, according to he statement, will have seven units namely language teaching unit, where French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, German, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and Rivers State indigenous languages will be taught.

It will also have Translation and interpretation unit, indigenous languages documentation unit, Digital Humanities Laboratory, Artificial intelligence and language teaching unit, professional certification unit, as well as Research and Publication unit..

The statement quoted the Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Professor Ken-Maduako, the centre will offer certificate in language proficiency for beginners, intermediate, advanced Diploma programme, translation and interpretation courses, Digital Humanities certification programme, Artificial intelligence and language technology workshops, online and Hybrid learning programmes, weekend and evening public classes, indigenous languages documentation training and Business and professional communication courses.

Professor Ken-Maduako firther said the center “will increase visibility of the University nationally and internationally, generate sustainable internally generated revenue, increase opportunities for grants and donor funded projects, enhance interdisciplinary research output, promote cultural preservation and community engagement, strengthen the University”s profile in innovation and digital transformation, attract research collaboration and international partnerships, and improve graduate employability and digital competence.”

In his speech, the Chairman of Senate and Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, encouraged sponsors of the centre to source for funds for the take off of the centre.

He explained that Directors will be appointed for the self-sponsored centres and reiterated that his administration will continue to support all proposals geared towards the growth of the University as long as they are consistent with the academic brief of the Ivory Tower.

Earlier, Professor Samuel Otamiri commended Professor Veronica Okogbaa for the proposed centre which, he said, is a remarkable development, amd described it as a robust programme that would attract the necessary patronage .

In another development, the Senate welcomed a suggestion by Professor Priye Iyalla-Amadi that Valedictory Senate sessions be introduced and held for retired Professors.

Results from the Postgraduate School as presented by the Dean of the School, Professor Chibuzor Chile Nwobueze, was approved by Senate.

Senate also approved that presented by the Director of the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), Professor Goddey Wilson, and that of the Graduate School of Business by Dr. Florence Ironawusi.

Sogbeba Dokubo

Rivers

Group Tasks School Proprietors, Parents On Early Preparation

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3 days ago

July 3, 2026

The Tide

The National President, Forum of Inclusive Educators and Readers (FIER), Mr. Onyeka Innocent, has admonished school owners and parents alike to learn how to prepare their children/wards ahead time in order to beat challenges irrespective of the angle they may spring up from.

Innocent made this known at the Forum’s meeting held partly in honour of the Spelling B, 2025 winners, in Port Harcourt.

“Soldiers are not trained during war, rather, they are trained and kept in the Barracks, waiting for war”, he said.

He said students must be provided with the necessary educational tools capable of boosting their academic pursuit.

According to him, proprietors of schools must conform with the Government’s authorities and guidance if they are determined to succeed in the project.

Another solution to educational management, he said, is the availability of Education Committees in schools, saying that it will improve the quality of its learning process.

Though he did not rule out decay in the society, he said there are few that still hold fast to determination and sincerity.

The FIER leader said his association was one of the bodies with the zeal to right wrongs in the society, especially in the Education sector.

He noted that his group was also prepared to reduce the number of out-of-school children by ensuring that education was taken to all parts of the Country.

On registration of private schools as directed by the State Government, he said his members are in compliance and assured of a cordial relationship between the Government and his Association.

Meanwhile, the winners of the Competition were Master Fredrick Jeffrey of Daisy Dan School, who emerged first; Badubulachi Maryan of Fertile Vineyard Academy, 2nd; and Itode Samuel of Baridoo Sam Joel School, 3rd.

They winners where rewarded with cash prices of N100,000, N50,000 and N30, 000 respectively.

King Onunwor