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MOSIEND Urges Tinubu To Ignore Calls To Sack NDDC MD

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The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta, (MOSIEND) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ignore the calls to sack the Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku.
MOSIEND also accused the Niger Delta Elders for Good Governance and Accountability of sponsoring the calls.
MOSIEND, in a statement signed by its National President, Comrade Kennedy Tonjo West, said it was shameful that such thing could come from a group claiming to be made up of elders.
West noted that whatever they said was a figment of their own imaginations and not the yearning of the Niger Delta people.
“It is sad that this is coming at a time when the region is very peaceful and all the stakeholders fully supporting Dr. Samuel Ogbuku as we call for his revalidation as Substantive Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)”, he said.
Comrade West, while reacting to an online publication purportedly signed by one Chief Donald Ewere, which is believed to be a pseudo name, wondered why any right thinking person would come up with such magnitude of falsehood to the extent of alleging that the Senate President, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and the Chief of Staff to the President are having a cold war over the appointment of a substantive MD of the NDDC.
MOSIEND said, “This is a wicked and devilish craft – trying to make the public look as if leaders are fighting
“Ogbuku is very committed to bringing the vision of President Bola Tinubu concerning the region to fruition, and has gotten the confidence of the people.
“This is someone who has listening ears and consults widely before he does anything, and for the first time, Niger Deltans are gathering behind Ogbuku to continue irrespective of tribe.
“How can one imagine that the Senate President who knows the yearnings of the people of the region, who knows the level of support Dr. Samuel Ogbuku is galvanizing for him and the presidency, how he is holding the region firmly for Mr. President, especially during the fuel subsidy removal, would be the one to work against the revalidation of Dr. Samuel Ogbuku? It is surprising.
“Akpabio, the SGF and the Chief of Staff to the President know the importance of Ogbuku to the federal government and we know that they have a common interest in seeing that Dr. Ogbuku is allowed to continue to execute the visions of the presidency to the people of the region.
“Ogbuku is a very important asset to Akpabio, the SGF, the Chief of Staff to the President and Mr. President himself, and we know that there cannot be any infighting because they are well aware that everybody, irrespective of ethnicity or party, wants him (Ogbuku) to continue.
“Why would anybody want to fight the revalidation of Dr. Ogbuku? Ogbuku is from the struggle, having served in the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, and has been performing excellently. We are vouching for him; let the president revalidate him and if he doesn’t surpass their expectations, then it is our fault.
“Akume, Gbajabiamila and Akpabio should also prevail on the President to revalidate Ogbuku, because Samuel Ogbuku is the only way through which the presidency can get the best from the people of the region.”
The MOSIEND President noted that changing Ogbuku will not be a very wise decision because he has shown capacity and having another to take over from him at this point in time will mean dragging the region backward.
West called on those behind the faceless and baseless publication to desist forthwith and not misrepresent the minds of the Niger Delta people because of their overwhelming hunger and poverty.
West further appealed to President Tinubu to revalidate Ogbuku’s appointment as substantive Managing Director of the NDDC.

By: Chinedu Wosu

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.
This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”
She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.
As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.
A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.
Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.
The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.
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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.
On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.
Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.
It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.
The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.
Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.
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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.
The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.
According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.
The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.
It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.
The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.
Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.
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