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Let Your Deeds, Impact Speak For You -Chancellor …As Amanyanabo Bags Degree

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1 year ago

December 4, 2024

The presiding Chancellor of Divinity Seminary of Theology and Management, Port Harcourt, Prof, Rev Stephen Nwankwo has charged persons in leadership positions to always ensure that they live a life that will testify for them during their life time and even after they are gone.
The Chancellor made this charge at the weekend during the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree on His Royal Highness, Sir, King Atkinson Big Tom Tom (VIII) JP, the Amayanabo of Abalama in Asalga Rivers State. Speaking at the conferment of the honorary Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Honoris Causa), Prof Nwankwo noted that the Amanyanabo has lived an impactful life that has lifted people within and beyond his immediate environment.
He said that the Amanyanabo was found worthy for the conferment of the Prestigious Honorary Doctorate Degree because of his great support and upliftment of education, not only in his community; but in Rivers State as a whole, as a way to better humanity and Society in general.
The Presiding Chancellor, said that the King (Amayanabo’s) background as a qualified trained teacher and Journalist, must have positioned and prepared him to love education and know the importance of education to fight poverty and against societal-ills for advancement of humanity.
“Infact, it’s on record, that King Big Tom Tom (VIII), the Amanyanabo of Abalama, has in the past years, given a lot of Scholarships to indigent students from his community to tertiary institutions, both in and outside the country as his modest way of contributing back to the society; yet, he does not make noise about it. Even at 94 years as a pensioner; he still supports some indigent students in their educational pursuit in their various institutions of learning”
Therefore, the Governing Council and the Board of Management of the Institution, having painstakingly realized the quantum of contributions to the upliftment of education by the king, came to the conclusion that such a “Lover of Education” ought to be encouraged with an Award of honorary Doctorate Degree to spur him to continue his great works to humanity.
Prof. Nwankwo however, used the occasion to pray for longevity and strength for the aging Amanyanabo, who is 94yrs this year and have graciously been on the throne for 34yrs.
In his speech, the Rector of the Seminary Institute, Dr. (Rev.) Francis NwamaziChinagrom, said the Award Conferred on the Amayanabo would go a long way to enhance his credibility, increase his leadership influence and serve as a capacity endorsement and shall equally provide him a platform to advocate for initiatives in his domain and beyond.
“Therefore, it is our strong believe that today’s occasion will give birth to a new beginning of greater attainment, which shall inspire the prospective Awardee for earnest pursuit of more peculiar goals that will further announce him to his generation and imprint his name on marbles of future remembrance”.
In his acceptance speech after the conferment of the Doctorate Degree, HRH King (Dr), Big Tom Tom (VII), thanked the Management of Divinity seminary of Theology and Management, Port Harcourt for the honor done to him and promised to continue to support the advancement of education for upliftment and betterment of the society.
He noted that he would also continue to uphold justice, equity and fairness in his kingdom as a panacea for human and capital development, “I am highly delighted and elated for this singular honour and graciously dedicate the award to God Almighty for his grace”

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

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The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

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The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

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The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.