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Group Rates LG Boss High On Infrastructural, Human Capital Dev

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Association of Coastal and Waterways Communities of Nigeria, Andoni Local Government Chapter, a non-governmental organisation in Andoni Local Government Area, has rated the administration of the Council Chairman, Barrister Erastus Awortu, high in infrastructural and human capacity development.
In a press release made available to newsmen at the end of its meeting in Port Harcourt, the association also called for his re-election, stating its readiness to buy the intent form for him as a way of encouraging him to seek for re-election.
The association said the administration of Barrister Awortu has not only brought peace to Andoni Local Government Area, but has also exposed the area to both foreign and local investors, especially in tourism, oil and gas and fisheries.
According to the release, the re-election of the Council Chairman will enable him to not only build on the existing peace in the area, but also to complete all ongoing developmental projects.
It said Barrister Erastus Awortu has brought Government closer to the people of Andoni through the construction of people-oriented projects across communities in the area, noting that for the first time the people of Andoni can go home and sleep with their eyes closed.
“We write to congratulate our leaders in Obolo nation, especially in Andoni Local Government Area Rivers State, for their transparency in leadership styles, having mutual understanding and addition of values to humanity.
“Also, may we use this singular honour to appeal to our people that from the inception of the Chief Erastus Awortu administration, many events and developments have taken place”, the statement stated In part.
The release, jointly signed by Hon. Otugot Dick Igoni, Chapter Chairman, and Elder Blessing Tiko, Chapter Secretary, also listed some completed and ongoing developmental projects embarked upon by the Council Chairman.
Such projects include: reconstruction and completion of the 183 metre abandoned Egwede/Ayama Agana Road; the construction of 20,000 litre capacity water project at Ibot Irem Community, in Isiokwan District; the completion of the Nulge canteen, Ngo; ongoing construction of Nulge consulate building Ngo; completion of the Otu Okporo culvert, Ngo; and the completion of the Unyeada bridge.
The group said the Chairman was the only Andoni political leader who sent relief materials to displaced Andonis who took refuge at Kaa and other Communities during crisis in some Communities, while over 15 Andoni youths recently graduated as professional seamen/seafarers, captains and Engineers from Charkins Maritime Academy, Port Harcourt, sponsored by the Council Chairman.
The release said widows and the physically challenged persons were not left out as empowerment programmes were rolled out for them, stressing that widows were given #100,000 each as empowerment.
“His administration has partnered with the management of Empretech to train 152 youths in various skill acquisitions.
Other projects also listed include the “ongoing modern fencing projects around the council premises, showcasing of tourism potentials of Oyorokoto as the largest fishing settlement in West Africa to the World, the annual cultural festival and beach carnivals at Ikuru Town, among others.
It said the Council Chairman has also done so much in flood mitigation and control and pledgef to mobilize the people for his re election bid.

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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