Rivers

No Vacancy In Rivers Brick House Till 2031, Group Warns …Wants Mpigi To Account For Constituency Dev Funds

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2 years ago

March 6, 2024

A non-governmental youth organisation (NGO) in Rivers State, the Rivers South-East Development Forum (RISOEDEF), says that there is no vacancy in Rivers Brick-House not until 2031 when Governor Siminalayi Fubara might have completed his administration’s eight years of purposeful, people-oriented and quality leadership.
This is contained in a statement by the group in Bori, headquarters of Khana Local Government Area and signed by its President, Prof. Hector Pepple, Secretary, Dr. Charles Barikor and Public Relations Officer, Arc. Vitalis Okere; after its enlarged congress meeting recently.
The group maintained that all those clamouring for the state number one job are advised in their own interest to reserve their ambition, noting that the incumbent, who is from the senatorial district must have to complete his eight years tenure in 2031 before anybody can fit into the position.
It stressed that Governor Fubara’s pro-people development projects and programmes in the state eight months running of the administration remained wonderful testaments of a dogged leader who is poise to build better and progressive Rivers State of our need.
“We would like to thank Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the wonderful work he has done in the last nine months. We knew that in a year or two, people will keep talking about Siminalayi Fubara. We all have not seen the value of work he has done but he is like a builder who is building the foundation for a 100-storey building. We thank him, his wife, Deputy and members of his team for supporting him tremendously and giving him the courage, hope and strength to go through the vicissitudes of the last nine months. We are only a tool in this process and promise you all that Governor Fubara will be a useful tool in this administration. Rivers State by God’s ultimate grace will move from where immediate past administration under former governor and now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike has carried us to a more prosperous future.”
The group, however, urged those whose interest is to run down the state under the present dispensation to distant themselves forthwith or be ready to face the wrath of Riversyouths, who are prepared for them in 2027 general elections.
The body also “thank the good people of Rivers State. Resilient citizen; business-driven, brilliant, hardworking, visionary, focused and willing to move our state into prosperity,” it stated.
Reiterating the need for a united Rivers State of our founding fathers dreams under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the group said it was only with a formidable and united front that the PDP government in the state could excel and succeed in the mission of consolidating on the impactful work the governor and the party has started in the oil and gas-rich state.
Meanwhile, the organization has called on the Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the Red Chambers of the National Assembly, Dr.Barinada Mpigi to explain vividly why under his representation six years ago, there are no tangible development projects in the seven local government areas of Khana, Gokana, Tai, Eleme, Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro and Oyigbo in the district, describing his administration as “most unfortunate and disappointing.”
It also urge him to account without delay the constituency development funds for the people of Rivers South-East Senatorial District, before clamouring to become Rivers Governor in 2027.
“We cannot give our mandate to a parochial leader like Barry Mpigi for our dear state, who is one of the enemies of quality services to our state, thathas failed the people of the district without a single project even in his own Tai LGA.
“We admonish him to shelve his ambition as we are going to disappoint him, his acclaimed mentor, Chief Nyesom Wike and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, among others of their cohorts.”

Rivers

Eld Ogbu Bags Adventists Men Award…Pledge For Humanitarian Service

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4 days ago

November 3, 2025

The Tide

A former supervisory councillor for Health in Etche local government of Rivers state, Eld Chimezie Ogbu has been honoured with an excellent service Award by the Adventist men Organisation (AMO), Port Harcourt west mission.

Eld Chimezie Ogbu, received the award for alongside fifteen others for his contributions and support to the association and uplifting humanity.

Elder Chimezie Ogbu left receiving the Rivers west mission AMO Excellent Service Award from the former AMO Director and the former General manager, RSNC, Eld Vincent Ake during the extra ordinary meeting of AMO held at Rumuolumini, Sunday.

Speaking during an extra ordinary and end of year meeting, the Director of Adventist men Organisation, Port Harcourt west mission, Dr Sam Emejuru said the award was in recognition to Hon Ogbu’s contributions and support to the association, noting that Eld Chimezie Ogbu have been one of the sponsors of the Association in the mission.

Dr Emejuru who was a fomer chairman of the state secondary school Board noted invaluable contributions of the recipients to the association and the church at large and urged them to continue to be generous in the development of church and humanity.

In an interview with the tide, Hon Chimezie Ogbu, a serving elder in the seventh-day adventist church, Rumuolumeni District expressed appreciation to the Association, adding that the award will encourage him to do more

He highlighted the importance of investing in God’s vineyard and to help humanity and dedicated the award to God Almighty and members of his family.

Rivers

Rivers Landlords Petitions IG Over Alleged Move to Demolish Their Estate

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4 days ago

November 3, 2025

The Tide

Members of landlords of Ceenamore and Iroko Drives in Cedarwood Estate, Rumuaholu, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, have urged the Inspector General of Police and the State Police Commissioner, CP Olungbenga Adepoju, to urgently act on the petition they sent to him regarding the alleged move by the Managing Director of Niger Delta Technology & property development Ltd, Engr. Stephen Nyegwa, to demolish their estate.

The group alleged that the MD of Niger Delta Logistics Limited had purportedly, through a court judgment notice, claimed that he had gotten an order to demolish the estate.

Speaking to journalists at the estate, Mr. Manuabuchi Elem Chioma, one of the affected landlords, said the call becomes very imperative following the continued harassment by Mr. Nyegwa and his associates, noting that they woke up and discovered that their houses have been marked for demolition.

Also speaking, Barrister Victor Okezie urged the police to act swiftly to save landlords of the estate from the impending problem, stressing that they are ready to comply if there is a confirmed valid court judgment.

Rivers

NLNG, NCDMB Launch ICT Hub To Boost Tech Skills In Nigeria

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4 days ago

November 3, 2025

The Tide

Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have inaugurated an ultra-modern, specialised Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for youth empowerment in innovations.
The fully equipped ICT centre, located at Baptist High School in the city, was inaugurated as part of the close-out ceremony for the Human Capital Development Basic Training Programme.
Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Mr. Felix Ogbe, stated this in a statement issued on Friday by the Manager of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs at NLNG, Mrs. Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku.
He described the ICT centre as a gateway to knowledge and innovation, as well as a window to future opportunities.
Represented by the organisation’s General Manager of Institutional Strengthening, Mr. Olugbenga Sheba, Ogbe explained that the project was designed to equip young Nigerians with digital skills to prepare them for a technology-driven world.
“The remodelled ICT centre is more than a building. It is a statement of belief that students here can learn coding, design, and innovation that connects them with the wider world.
“It represents our confidence that when given the right tools, Nigerian students can become creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs”, he said.
Ogbe commended NLNG for its continued collaboration with the NCDMB and its steadfast commitment to advancing Nigerian Content objectives.
He added that the partnership demonstrated what could be achieved through meaningful collaboration between government and corporate stakeholders, noting that such investments would help build a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria.
NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Dr. Sophia Horsfall, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to compliance with Nigerian Content regulations and its dedication to improving lives sustainably.
She emphasised that NLNG was passionate about enhancing human capital development and promoting technological inclusion, both of which were aimed at improving employability and industry-relevant skills among young Nigerians.
According to Horsfall, the project aligns with NLNG’s vision of empowering communities through education and technology.
“The upgraded ICT centre, which complies with existing NCDMB regulations, is an investment that provides students with a modern learning environment and equips teachers with improved tools to deliver quality education”, she said.
The Tide reports that the ICT centre has been upgraded to a 40-seater facility and equipped with 20KVA solar and inverter system.
The facility also includes renovated classrooms and administrative buildings, as well as digital smart boards and modern learning tools.
Meanwhile, Palmer-Ikuku, in the statement, announced the graduation of 30 trainees under the Human Capital Development Basic Training Programme jointly organised by both organisations.
She stated that the trainees earned international certifications after completing rigorous training in Engineering, Marine Operations, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), and Entrepreneurship, among other disciplines.
According to Palmer-Ikuku, the training underscores the shared mission of NLNG and NCDMB to build local capacity, promote technological inclusion, and support Nigeria’s broader vision of sustainable development through education and skill acquisition.