Rivers
Rivers Tanker Explosion: Group Calls For Investigation
The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) has called for an investigation into the cause of the oil tanker explosion that occurred along Eleme Road in Rivers State on April 26.
The Second Mate of the Olympus Marino Deck, NAS, made the call on Thursday at a news briefing in Port Harcourt.
The Tide’s source recalls that the explosion claimed the lives of several persons, and caused the loss of property worth millions of Naira.
Nnamdi also alleged that the incident, which was preventable, was caused by the deplorable state of the road and the congestion caused at a nearby police checkpoint.
According to him, the poorly maintained Eleme-Onne Expressway has long been a cause for concern, with its potholes and uneven surfaces creating hazardous conditions for motorists.
The group also called on the relevant arms of government at the State and Federal levels to expedite action on the ongoing repair works or reconstruction of the road.
The group urged the relevant agencies and stakeholders to immediately begin an investigation to determine the cause of the incident to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
It further urged relevant stakeholders to ensure that the police checkpoints on the Eleme axis provide improved traffic management and road safety measures.
“There should be evaluation of the safety standards and practices of tanker operators to ensure compliance with regulations and to identify any areas for improvement in the transportation of hazardous materials”, the group said.
It urged the stakeholders to assess the mitigating impact if an effective emergency firefighting system were located around or along the Eleme-Onne Road since heavy-duty inflammable substance-carrying vehicles used that road daily and frequently.
“The Olympus Marino Deck further demanded for urgent need for improved emergency response systems that are required to ensure rapid and effective response to accidents.
“This includes situating a fire service station around and along that road to be manned by adequately trained personnel.
“The increase in regulatory oversight to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations by all stakeholders, including tanker operators and road maintenance agencies.
“Safety protocols should also be established to manage traffic flow and prevent congestion near such checkpoints.
“There should be launch of public awareness campaigns to educate motorists about safe driving practices and the importance of adhering to traffic regulations”, the group said.
Niger Delta
Tai Agric Sector Gets Emergency Attention …As Chairman Distributes Farm Inputs, Inaugurates Technical Team

The Chairman of Tai Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon. Matthew Nenu Bari Dike has declared a state of emergency in the agriculture sector of Tai local government.
Speaking while distributing farm implements and other agricultural support packages to the farmers at the council’s headquarters in Saakpenwa, yesterday, Dike challenged farmers to show their farms before requesting for financial assistance.
The council boss stated that as a government, they were committed to putting smiles on the faces of the people and assured that his administration would ensure that every person in the local government is happy.
“As a government we want to assure you that, we will stop at nothing to ensure you all are empowered and living happily”.
According to him, “the gesture is aimed at enhancing food production and security through agriculture, and enjoined all lovers of agriculture in the local government area to identify with the quest to redefine development through agriculture in the local government.
He encouraged everyone to cultivate the passion and return to agriculture, to guarantee self-reliance, maximum food production and security in the area.
His administration, he said, would purchase more yam seedlings in order to get greater production to encourage exportation beyond the shores of Nigeria.
“A boost in yam production will also empower farmers in the Local Government Area”, the elated chairman said.
In a related development, the Chairman has inaugurated a five, member Agricultural Technical Committee for the Local Government Area.
The committee is made up of Pst. Anderson Wariboko, Barr. Paul Newman,, Smith Nyor-Ue, Gladys Jumbo and Dr Keke Rammyson
Also speaking, the Director of Agriculture, Tai Local Government Area, Mr Anderson Wariboko revealed that the event was part of activities to mark the chairman’s 100 days in office.
Wariboko who led the chairman, and other leaders of the council on the distribution of the farm inputs to the farmers, was full of praises for the chairman, Hon. Dike whom he said has the interest of the people at heart.
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