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Monarch Backs Fubara On Ring Road Project

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The Oneh Eh Paramount Ruler of Alesa Kingdom in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, King Emperor J. D. Nkpe, has said that the proposed Port Harcourt Ring Road will boost the economy of the State.
The construction of the project, which will include six bridges, will crisscross six LGAs of the State, will be flagged off today by former Governor Nyesom Wike.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with The Tide in Port Harcourt, King Nkpe said apart from boosting the economy of the state, the road will also improve the security of the State.
According to the monarch, the economic importance of the road is overwhelming, as all rural communities will be linked up, thereby facilitating the movement of agricultural produce from one location to another.
“It will be very much economical for the State as all the monies that will be spent in its construction will be regained.
“I have told my people that nobody should bring in any bottleneck in the construction of the Ring Road”, he said.
The Alesa monarch also urged communities where the project will pass through to give free hand to the government and the construction company.
He also stressed the need for Rivers people to give Sir Siminalaye Fubara the full support, while mischief makers should leave the Governor alone.
“Those that want to disturb the government should leave the Governor alone. Fubara will surprise this State”, he said.
He continued that “with Fubara as Governor of the State, Rivers State will become the envy of other States in the country”.
Meanwhile, King Nkpe has decried the continous abandonment of the Eleme section of the East-West Road by the Federal Government.
He said the continous abandonment of the road has shown the Federal Government’s disregard to the contributions of Eleme people to the economy of the country.
The monarch said even the companies operating within Eleme Local Government Area are not concerned about the welfare of the people.
He said his people will no longer take the Federal Government seriously as far as the Eleme section of the East-West Road is concerned.
According to him, it is not the first time Eleme people have been deceived, and denied development, adding that successive governments have been promising Eleme people and expressed the hope that the Tinubu-led administration will be different as far as the road is concerned.
He, however, said Eleme people will not take the laws into their hands.
“The road links Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi State and even Cameroun.
“The Aleto bridge was constructed in the 50’s and that bridge is not enough to carry the volume of traffic on the road”, King Nkpe said.
The Royal Father also called on companies operating in Eleme to respect the wishes of their host Communities and implement the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
He condemned the divide and rule tactics being employed by the companies in dealing with their host Communities.
“Most of the companies are like a curse to Eleme land, even with the PIA laws the companies are not listening to Eleme people”, he stated.

By: John Bibor

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NSE Members Tasked On National Dev

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Members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, have been urged to work hard towards contributing to national development. This call was made at the recent induction of new members by the Port Harcourt branch of the Society. The induction ceremony was used to formally welcome new members and celebrate its elevated new fellows.
Speaking during the ceremony held a in Port Harcourt, the Branch Chairman, Engr. Idaeresoari Ateke Harriet, FNSE, called on members of the NSE to actively participate in the Society’s professional and technical activities in order to contribute meaningfully to national development. He congratulated the new inductees, describing their admission as a testament to their hard work and resilience.
Engr. Ateke also commended the new Fellows for their immense contributions to the engineering profession, reminding them that their elevation is a call to greater responsibility as mentors and role models.
The event featured a lecture by Engr. Prof. Steve Odi-Owei, FNSE, on “Opportunities and Challenges in Nigeria’s Blue Economy.” The Chairman noted that Nigeria’s maritime and aquatic resources remain largely untapped, adding that engineers have a crucial role to play in harnessing these resources for economic growth and environmental sustainability.
He thanked the first female President of NSE, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, other dignitaries, sponsors, and families of inductees for gracing the occasion.
Also, engineers, especially those in Rivers State have been advised to adhere strictly to the core ethics of the profession and to always uphold the professional ethics of the body.
This advice was given by an engineering expert, Basoene Benibo, in an interview with at the sidelines of the  induction ceremony and Fellowship celebration of the Port Harcourt Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
Benibo stressed the need for young engineers in the state to learn and improve on their skills by tapping from the wealth of experience of older professionals in the field to enable them excel.
 Benibo, who is a one-time Chairman of the Port Harcourt Chapter of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, also noted and hailed the efforts of the society in eliminating quackery in the engineering profession.
Some of the new fellows include Prof Jackson Akpa, Pereowei Jose’s and Telema Osima, while the inductees, Engr Mrs Lizzy Onwuso, Engr David Jonathan jnr and Worlu Emmanuel expressed joy in being found worthy to become full NSE members, believing that it would enable them have access to more knowledge, practice rightly and impact the society positively.
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VALVA Restates Commitment Education Advancement, Literacy In Nigeria

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The President and Chairman of Council, Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Dr. Dominic Amenaghawon Omokaro, has expressed deep commitment to the advancement of education and literacy in Nigeria through the library system.
Speaking through his state Chairman Dr. Chidara Okachukwu Nyemezu, at the formal Launching/inauguration of the Vanguard for Library Visibility And Advocacy (VALVA) at Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic in Port Harcourt recently, Omokaro discribed the inauguration of the new body as a significant and  passionate movement aimed at shining the spotlight on one of the underappreciated yet critical institution in Nigeria’s educational system and national development.
“We are gathered here not just to launch a group, but to launch a vision and ignite a movement to reinforce a mission to make libraries visible and valuable again for our people”, he said.
Dr. Omokaro stated that the birth of VALVA is based of the recognition that libraries, particularly school libraries, are the bedrock of  promoting a reading and research culture that includes innovation and lifelong learning in the society, though the system is grossly underfunded and poorly equipped in many cases.
He recalled the theme of its first week under his watch, “Library System for National Development in 2022”, which he hinted was driven by the state chapters.
He explained that the inauguration of VALVA shows an important mission to promote the visibility and development with impact on schools and other libraries through strategic advocacy that will advance quality education and foster lifelong learning culture in Nigeria.
“The vision is clear to promote the visibility where every school and indeed every community will have access to a functional library managed by a professional Liberian”, he said.
Speaking with journalists at the sideline of the event, the founder of the VALVA, Dr. Juliet C. Akex-Nmec, stressed that no society can grow without a functional and  effective library.
She urged government at all levels to ensure the establishment of effective and functional libraries across the country.
Dr. Alex-Nmec, who is also an Associate Professor of Library and Information Science, Rivers State University, called for the appointment of a Special Adviser on Library matters by the state government in order to assist the government on Library matters.
High point of the event was the formal inaugural of the new body and oath of offices to the new executive.
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Rivers Judiciary Denies Issuing Court Order Stopping SOLAD from Swearing in RSCSC Members

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The Rivers State Judiciary has denied a media report claiming that Justice Frank Onyiri of the State High Court issued an injunction order restraining the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), from inaugurating the newly appointed members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission (RSCSC).

 

In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of litigation at the High Court, Menenen Poromon (Esq), the state Judiciary disassociated itself from the report, describing it as malicious and fabricated.

 

The statement emphasized that the report was a falsehood and a misrepresentation of what transpeared in the court.

 

Poromon clarified that no such order was issued by Justice Onyiri or any other judge of the High Court of the state and urged the public to disregard the information, as it lacked any iota of truth.

 

The statement however advised the public to verify any information concerning the state Judiciary directly from the office of the Chief Registrar, High Court of the State, to avoid spreading of misinformation.

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