Rivers
RSG Moves To Construct Vocational Centres In LGAs
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalaiyi Fubara, has revealed that plans are under way to construct vocational centres across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state to boost human capacity development.
The Governor spoke when he commissioned a 24-room self-contained corper lodge built and equipped by the Opobo Nkoro Council Chairman, Hon. Enyiada Clifford Cookey-Gam.
Represented by the State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Prince Charles Beke, Govenor Fubara assured that his administration will prioritise the sustainable development of rural communities.
He said, “There are a lot of things we need to achieve. All the craft centres are under the Ministry of Local Government Affairs, and we’ll make sure that each Local Government Area, whose craft centres are not functioning or do not have a craft centre, will have functional craft centres so that our youths are well taken care of”.
The Governor also commended the council chairman for the project, noting that it aligns with his policies on housing, stressing that the project will be potent in enhancing the economic growth of the local government.
He said, “You have done noble work because this is in accordance with His Excellency’s new Rivers vision and housing policy of supporting the private sector in housing development in order to reduce the housing deficit.
“And, to the people of Opobo/Nkoro, the council chairman is your son, and he has displayed the mandate the people of Opobo gave to him, and he has proven that he is a man of integrity.
“You did not achieve this alone but with your team, and I want to thank all of you in the Opobo/Nkoro local government area”.
While advising outgoing council chairmen on the need to leave a lasting legacy, Governor Fubara urged them on the need for a peaceful transition.
He said, “You have done well, and I encourage the other local government areas in Rivers State to emulate what you have done and live by the example that when you are called to duty, you should perform that duty for your people to be proud of what you have done.
“With less than 78 hours until the end of your tenure, it is important to leave a legacy that future generations will be proud of and bow it peacefully with your head up high”.
Earlier, the Opobo Nkoro local government chairman thanked the Governor for his unalloyed support to the local government administration.
Hon. Cookey-Gam emphasised that the council was able to embark on the project through synergy with the State Government while assuring Corps members of their continued safety throughout their service year.
“Your Excellency, under our administration that is winding up for the 3-year mandate that was given to us by the people of the Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area, we deem it fit to cater for the welfare of our corps members who are doing a great job in the local government by providing them with accommodation that will enhance their output as corps members.
“We have done this so that when they come here to serve, they can live with us to also develop the economic life of Opobo town as well as the children”, he stated.
Akujobi Amadi