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Rivers CJ Approves Two Magistrate Courts In Opobo, Egbeda, Constitutes ICT Committee
The Rivers State Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has approved the creation of two magisterial districts in Opobo/Nkoro and Emohua local government areas of Rivers State.
A statement by the High Court Chief Registrar, David Maduenyi, said the creation of the two magisterial districts was in pursuant to section 1 (b) and (c) of the Rivers State Magistrate Courts Law No 2 of 2004.
He explained that the area covered by Egbeda Magisterial District include Akpabu, Egbeda, Itu, Omudioga and Ubimini communities, while the Opobo Magisterial District covers communities in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area.
He added that the place of session for the two magistrate courts will be Egbeda Town and Opobo Town respectively, adding that the courts will commence sitting from 2nd April, 2025.
With the creation of the two magistrate districts, the state now has 39 magisterial districts altogether.
Meanwhile, Justice Chibuzor-Amadi has inaugurated the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Committee for the state judiciary with a charge to strive for efficiency in service delivery.
The Chief Judge stated that the setting up of the committee represents his administration’s resolve and commitment to the promotion of ICT and data management efficiency in the administration of the state judiciary.
He stated this during a brief inauguration ceremony held at the High Court complex in Port Harcourt, last Friday.
The Chief Judge expressed optimism that the committee members will bring their wealth of experience to promote a technology driven management system that will bring solutions to challenges facing the state judiciary system.
He commended the former members of the reconstituted ICT committee led by Justice Elsy Thomson, and sued for cooperation between the users of the ICT and the committee to ensure speedy dispensation of justice delivery in the State.
Responding, the chairman of ICT Committee, Justice Stephen Jumbo, thanked the Chief Judge for considering them worthy of handling the assignment, and pledged their readiness to deliver on the mandate given to them.
By: Akujobi Amadi
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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