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RSG Dismisses Rumour On Ambassador Nne Kurubo School
The Rivers State Gov
ernment has described as false, the rumour that reptiles have taken over the Ambassador Nne Furo Kurubo Model Secondary School, Ebubu Eleme.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Dr. Michael Minabelem West told newsmen in Port Harcourt that the rumour was the handiwork of detractors.
Dr. West said that the school which recorded a hundred percent result in the just concluded 2013/2014 West African Examination Council (WAEC) had the highest standard of education in the state.
Meanwhile, the management of Ambassador Nne Furo Kurubo Model Secondary School, Ebubu Eleme has warned against bringing politics into education.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Educomp Solution Limited Mr. Shantaram Hegdekatte who said this in a press briefing at the school premises said that bringing politices into education was dangerous for the society.
Mr Hegdekatte said that it was unthinkable for people to insinuate that school was infested with snakes, stressing that, it would mean that he would be risking his life, that of his entire family as well as the staff and students as all of them were resident in the school premises.
He said that the effort of Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi in bringing quality education to Rivers people must be appreciated by all irrespective of political affiliations, saying since 90 percent of children in the school are from Rivers State, it beholves on Rivers people to rise up and protect the school.
According to him, apart from ensuring regular cleanliness of the school, the management also ensures its fumigation to keep away insects and rodents.
He said that the management had deployed the right level of technology to ensure international best practices in teaching and learning.
Some students who also spoke to newsmen described the rumour of reptiles in the school as false.

Group picture of the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mrs Ibim Semenitari (middle) and Management of the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation and some directors from the Ministry of Information and Communications at the end of the Commissioner’s inpection of renovation work at the corporation, recently.
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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