Group Begins Massive Support Drive For Fubara

Published

2 years ago

March 25, 2024

The Tide

A social political group under the aegis of “Etche/Omuma for SIM” has commenced aggressive grassroots membership drive for support of Governor Siminalayi Fubara-led administration in the two local Government Areas of the state .
The membership drive was the outcome of a consultative special congress meeting held by the group in Port Harcourt, recently.
The meeting which attracted political gladiators , serving and retired civil servants as well as Business men and women from all the nineteen wards in Etche local Government Area commended governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Head of Service of the state ,Dr George Nwaeke for their selfless service and positive impact their administration has made the state.
Speaking at the meeting ,the leader of the group, Eld Ikechi Nwogu said the group was formed to support the administration of the state governor and the Head of Service of the state ,Dr George Nwaeke, adding that the various achievements of Sir Fubara administration within the short period of time in office bspeaks volumes of his administration desire to better the lives of every citizens in the state.
Mr Nwogu who is also the Acting Chairman of the State Senior Secondary Schools Board opined that the administration of Governor Fubara has brought hopes to civil servants and engendered a sense belonging in the State.
According to him, today civil servants in the state including teachers , local Government Area workers can stand among their contemporaries in the state, adding that the people are happy with his administration and all the projects been executed.
“We are happy with what his administration is doing, teachers today are permanent secretaries , promotions are regular, pension and gratituity are paid regularly as at when due. The support for him is massive. We in Etche and Omuma, we formed this group to support and for appointing our principal Dr George Nwaeke as the Head of Service of the State. We are greateful to you sir, Your Excellency,” he stated.
Also speaking, the coordinator of the group, Mr Elistus Ali commended members for their massive turnout to the meeting despite the heavy down pour , stressing that it was a strong indication of a collective resolve to support the present administration in the state and described Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a peaceful man and divine mandate for the liberate of the state.
Elistus appealed to members to ensure that they take the message to all the various communities and villages in their wards to preach and sensitize the people on the need to support the present administration in the state and also build structures across the polling units in there areas.
He opined that the commitment and good works of governor Siminalayi Fubara-led administration in the State has made their work very easy as virtually, every household in the local government area is predominantly civil servants.
“Our principal is Dr George Nwaeke, the Head of Service of the State, we are building support across the two LGAs of Etche and Omuma and his principal ,the state chief executive, Governor Fubara and we are appreciative for appointing our son as number one civil servant in the state,” he stated.
He used the opportunity to assure the state governor of the total support of members of the group and the teeming population in the area, adding that the group will work with other Sim support groups in the area for the success of his administration.

Akujobi Amadi

Delta CP Seeks More Support From Traditional Institutions

Published

4 days ago

July 3, 2026

The Tide

The Commissioner of Police (CP) Delta State Command, Mr. Yemi Oyeniyi, has urged traditional institutions to continue to support law enforcement in the country.

Oyeniyi gave the advice on Tuesday at the palace of the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Dr. Emmanuel Sideso, Abe 1, in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner, who was on a familiarisation tour of police formations across the state, including the Effurun area command, solicited continued partnership of the Uvwie domain in strengthening intelligence gathering and promoting peaceful co-existence.

He commended the Ovie of Uvwie for his unwavering commitment to peace, security, and community development.

“I acknowledge the invaluable role of traditional institutions in supporting law enforcement in the country.

“I equally solicit continuous partnership of the Uvwie domain in strengthening intelligence gathering and promoting peaceful co-existence among the people”, he said.

In his remarks, the Ovie of Uvwie, welcomed the Commissioner and his entourage to the domain.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the people to supporting the Nigeria Police and other security agencies.

The royal father urged his subjects to continue to cooperate with the security agencies by way of providing timely and credible information.

The Commissioner, thereafter, proceeded to perform the groundbreaking of the Effurun area command at the instance of the Insp.-Gen. of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu.

Rivers

IAUE Senate Approves Leadership, Language Center Establishment

Published

4 days ago

July 3, 2026

The Tide

The Senate of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, has approved the establishment of a University Leadership Assessment Centre as proposed by Professor Veronica Okogbaa of the Department of Educational Management.

A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Dr. Ngozi Okiridu, said the centre will, among other things, identify and develop high potential skilled leaders and talents.

It will also evaluate participants through multi dimensional approach rather than rely on subjective perceptions, indulge in leadership trainings, and generate income from services with succession planning.

Similarly, Senate also approved the establishment of a centre for languages, digital Humanities and intercultural studies as proposed by the Dean of Faculty of Humanities, Professor Ibiere Ken-Maduako.

The proposed centre, according to he statement, will have seven units namely language teaching unit, where French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, German, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and Rivers State indigenous languages will be taught.

It will also have Translation and interpretation unit, indigenous languages documentation unit, Digital Humanities Laboratory, Artificial intelligence and language teaching unit, professional certification unit, as well as Research and Publication unit..

The statement quoted the Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Professor Ken-Maduako, the centre will offer certificate in language proficiency for beginners, intermediate, advanced Diploma programme, translation and interpretation courses, Digital Humanities certification programme, Artificial intelligence and language technology workshops, online and Hybrid learning programmes, weekend and evening public classes, indigenous languages documentation training and Business and professional communication courses.

Professor Ken-Maduako firther said the center “will increase visibility of the University nationally and internationally, generate sustainable internally generated revenue, increase opportunities for grants and donor funded projects, enhance interdisciplinary research output, promote cultural preservation and community engagement, strengthen the University”s profile in innovation and digital transformation, attract research collaboration and international partnerships, and improve graduate employability and digital competence.”

In his speech, the Chairman of Senate and Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, encouraged sponsors of the centre to source for funds for the take off of the centre.

He explained that Directors will be appointed for the self-sponsored centres and reiterated that his administration will continue to support all proposals geared towards the growth of the University as long as they are consistent with the academic brief of the Ivory Tower.

Earlier, Professor Samuel Otamiri commended Professor Veronica Okogbaa for the proposed centre which, he said, is a remarkable development, amd described it as a robust programme that would attract the necessary patronage .

In another development, the Senate welcomed a suggestion by Professor Priye Iyalla-Amadi that Valedictory Senate sessions be introduced and held for retired Professors.

Results from the Postgraduate School as presented by the Dean of the School, Professor Chibuzor Chile Nwobueze, was approved by Senate.

Senate also approved that presented by the Director of the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), Professor Goddey Wilson, and that of the Graduate School of Business by Dr. Florence Ironawusi.

Sogbeba Dokubo

Rivers

Group Tasks School Proprietors, Parents On Early Preparation

Published

4 days ago

July 3, 2026

The Tide

The National President, Forum of Inclusive Educators and Readers (FIER), Mr. Onyeka Innocent, has admonished school owners and parents alike to learn how to prepare their children/wards ahead time in order to beat challenges irrespective of the angle they may spring up from.

Innocent made this known at the Forum’s meeting held partly in honour of the Spelling B, 2025 winners, in Port Harcourt.

“Soldiers are not trained during war, rather, they are trained and kept in the Barracks, waiting for war”, he said.

He said students must be provided with the necessary educational tools capable of boosting their academic pursuit.

According to him, proprietors of schools must conform with the Government’s authorities and guidance if they are determined to succeed in the project.

Another solution to educational management, he said, is the availability of Education Committees in schools, saying that it will improve the quality of its learning process.

Though he did not rule out decay in the society, he said there are few that still hold fast to determination and sincerity.

The FIER leader said his association was one of the bodies with the zeal to right wrongs in the society, especially in the Education sector.

He noted that his group was also prepared to reduce the number of out-of-school children by ensuring that education was taken to all parts of the Country.

On registration of private schools as directed by the State Government, he said his members are in compliance and assured of a cordial relationship between the Government and his Association.

Meanwhile, the winners of the Competition were Master Fredrick Jeffrey of Daisy Dan School, who emerged first; Badubulachi Maryan of Fertile Vineyard Academy, 2nd; and Itode Samuel of Baridoo Sam Joel School, 3rd.

They winners where rewarded with cash prices of N100,000, N50,000 and N30, 000 respectively.

King Onunwor