Rivers
Monarch Lauds Fubara’s Songhai Farms Revival Move

The Eze Gbakagbaka, Eze Oha Evo III, King Leslie Nyebuchi Eke, has extolled the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, over his pragmatic moves to rehabilitate the Songhai Farm in the Ogoni axis of the State.
Eze Gbakagbaka, who gave the governor kudos when he spoke in an interview with newsmen at his palace in Woji, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, yesterday, said such was a clear indication of the governor’s intention to take the State to its expected position in the comity of states in the country.
According to him, there would not have been a better way to promote one’s State than get things of value fixed.
He said the farm will upon full operation, provide job for Rivers people and others, including the host community.
The Evo apex King noted that agriculture is the in-thing now across the globe and described the governor’s move as timely.
“Every government and people the world over now take steps towards agriculture. Food security can only be guaranteed when agriculture is at its best”, he said.
The monarch also called on the people of the State to do away with all forms of unpatriotic attitudes towards government-owned properties capable of causing high level of set back.
He said when this happens, rather than creating new ventures or initiatives, government will consider rehabilitating old projects killed at the instance of the people.
The planned Songhai Farm revival, the Eze noted, “will go far in healing the ailing economy of the country given its potentials”.
He used the opportunity to also appeal to the Governor to revisit the suspended employment recruitment exercise at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in order to assuage the suffering of the people.
By: King Onunwor
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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