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RIVCARES:Fubara Gets Kudos For Timely Release Of Funds
The Labour Intensive Public Works (LIPW) Unit of the Rivers State Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Scheme (RIVCARES) has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for releasing funds for the take off of the third phase of the programme .
Head of the Unit, Engr Prince Enyindah said this in an interview with The Tide at Saakpenwa, headquarters of Tai Local Government Area during the third phase beneficiaries training for the Rivers South East Senatorial Zone.
It would be recalled that a total of 14,500 Rivers people including youths, women and men are benefitting across the State for the third phase.
Speaking with The Tide shortly after the training, Enyindah said Governor Fubara was proactive in the release of money as far as the programme was concerned.
“The Governor has done so well.It is his proactiveness that we are here today”
He said the Governor does not waste time in ordering the release of monies meant for RIVCARES programme once it is paid into the State’s Consolidated Account. “Immediately the money got into the State Account, the Governor did not hesitate,he just minuted it out that he should be distributed to the various departments for implementation, because this programme is performance for results.
“When we perform. We get result. It is based on that result that World Bank releases further money. “That is why we are seeing astronomical increase from 14,18, to 4,230 and today we are talking about 14500,”he said.
Meanwhile, Enyindah has charged those involved in the programme to make the best use of it to improve themselves.
Addressing participants during the training, Enyindah who spoke on the rudiments of public works urged the participants to invest their monthly earnings on things that will improve their living conditions.
He charged them not to see their enrolment as a political patronage, adding that their names were not submitted by any politician.
Enyindah said their enrollment in the program was from the State Social Register, explaining that the programme was initiated by the World Bank to assist vulnerable people recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to him,as community workforce, it beholves on them to work in public spaces such as markets,, community play grounds, palaces, cleaning of gutters and drainages as well as planting of trees to help combat desertification and climate change in their communities.
Speaking on money management, an entrepreneurial catalyst for rural development, Dr Wofuri Robert told the participants not to waste their monthly earnings on things that will not improve their conditions
He urged them to choose a possibile line of investment that will enable them to develop their skills
Speaking on environmental safeguard, Mr Okechukwu Prince Osia urged them to work as a team while making sure that personal protective equipment are worn during working hours.
He also warned against indulging in alcohol, warning that any one caught in such act during working hours would be suspended.
By; John Bibor
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council has thrown its weight behind the proposed industrial action by the Lagos State-owned media organisations.
The proposed industrial action is set to begin on Monday, Jan. 13.
In a letter jointly signed by the Lagos State NUJ Chairman, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, and the Secretary, Mr Tunde Olalere, on Thursday, the union expressed its support for the strike.
The letter, dated Jan. 9, was addressed to the General Manager of Lagos Television, Agidingbi, Ikeja.
The NUJ, along with the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Worker’s Union (RATTAWU) of the Lagos State Broadcasting Corporations, including Lagos Television, Radio Lagos/EKO FM, and Lagos Traffic Radio, had announced the proposed strike.
They said this was in response to the non-payment of the minimum wage and integration into the Oracle database by the state government.
The union leadership stated that it was fully aware of the several discussions, congresses, and notices given to the state government regarding the need for state-owned media house workers to be integrated into the Oracle database.
“You will agree with the union that these were enough notices given to address the issues at stake,” the letter read in part.
The leaders recalled that an initial 10-day ultimatum was issued, followed by a 21-day ultimatum, and finally, a seven-day final ultimatum.
“It is imperative that our members working in the state-owned media organisations should also enjoy the new minimum wage like other workers of the state,” the NUJ stated.
The union further noted that the revenue generated by state-owned media organisations could no longer sustain the payment of workers’ salaries and benefits, highlighting the urgent need for the state government to intervene for their survival.
“The welfare of our dear members is paramount and this is why the union deems it fit to support and pledge solidarity with our members going on strike,” the union stated.
The union also acknowledged the commitment and dedication of protesting workers to their duties in propagating state government policies and activities, stating that such dedication should be rewarded by the state government.
“The union, therefore, advises that only an amicable resolution and approval of the demands of our members can stop the industrial action,” the union stated.
The new Rivers state commissioner of police ,CP Olugbenga Adepoju has assured that his administration will remain apolitical in the discharge of his duties in the state.
Adepoju who officially assumed office last Friday as the 47th police commissioner of police stated this during his median press briefing held at state police command over the weekend in Port Harcourt.
He assured that under his watch as the police helmsman in the state his administration will ensure protection of human rights and warn that any police officer who violate the rights of people will be sanctioned in accordance with the police act and
urged Rivers people to hold the Police accountable, share view of people with police.
“We are committed to transparency.
My priority is to ensure safety, security and welfare of all residents in the state.
Being an economic hub of the country,the state faces challenges of crisis from political interest, economic sabotage illegal oil bunkering.
“I will ensure Rivers people sleep with their two eyes close. I have what it takes to keep the command safe.We do Intelligence gathering work with community and public engagement to proactively prevent crime.We have meetings and seminars with members of the public.”
“We will enforce discipline and ensure zero tolerance for corruption.I have my team.I will put them to work.There will be improvement on the part of my officers.
“We will Combat youth restiveness and cultism, oil theft, environmental crime. we will work with other agencies to ensure is reduce to the barest minimum.
“We will enhance response time and police visibility. We do all we can for our men to respond to distress call in time. We will deploy more men in metro. More visibility policing.
“We will address land grabbing issues.We will work with our legal team. If we have to partake in any execution order, we will look at it critically.
“We will enforce all vehicle regulations with human face. Especially tinted glasses. We may excuse those that have it from the factory. Either the vehicle will be impounded, the tinted glass removed or they are charged to court.
“Our men will not violate rights of citizens. If there is any violation of rights, it should be reported to the police for necessary actions. Our men will be more professional and polite to the people “he stated
CP Adepoju however urged residents of the state,the media and all necessary stakeholders to give the Police the relevant cooperation and support for effective policing of the society.
Akujobi amadi
The Rivers State Police Command says it has acknowledged a social media report on alleged assault of a lady by police officers along Evo Road, Port Harcourt.
A statement signed by the police public Relations Officer (PPRO),SP Grace Iringe Koko in Port Harcourt, yesterday said the police acknowledged the report of such alleged assault and invite the lady involved to visit the command so as to enable the command to commence investigation with a view to apprehend the officers involved.
“We urge the lady involved to visit the Police Headquarters to enable a thorough investigation into the matter. This step will assist us in identifying the officers involved and ensuring that appropriate actions are taken.”
“The Command appeals to members of the public to cooperate with police officers during stop-and-search operations, as these measures are essential in combating crime and maintaining security.”
“We also encourage residents to report any misconduct by police officers through the following channels:
• PPRO: 0816 135 5218
• Control Room: 08032003514, 08098880134
• Complaint Response Unit (CRU): 07057605256, 08120822987, 07072323049, 07057605209”
“Your cooperation is vital in helping us maintain accountability and professionalism within the Rivers State Police Command.
Thank you.”
Akujobi Amadi
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