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Transport Co-operative Appeals To RSG …Over Touting, Multiple Road Tax

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Following the earlier ban on all forms of taskforce and touting on the road transport, by the Rivers State governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi and the recent resurgence of pocket taskforce and touting on the road which is almost paralysing its operations, the Rivers Transport and investment cooperative Union Limited (RTICUL) has appealed to the state government to wade into the matter.

Speaking to The Tide on the turn out of events in its operations, the Director of Administration of RTICUL Mr. Nimi Tamuno said that touts who claim to be agents of the State Environmental Sanitation Authority have in recent times been forcefully impounding their vehicles in the name of enforcing the purchase of basket and sticker without following due process.

According to Tamuno “There is a law that guides transport business operations and there is a laid down process of payment of all forms of approved taxes and levies, and not to use touting in disguise of agents to disrupt business activities of others, because we don’t know who is who on the street, but we have the police and other agencies that enforce law.”

For this reason, he said that RTICUL through its counsel has written to the chairman of the sanitation Authority Chief Nnamdi Wokekoro over alleged imposition of N3,000 on each cooperative vehicle by the said agent/contractor to the Sanitation Authority.

The letter dated 25th February 2010, urged the chairman of RSESA to call the agents to order, and that the said levies usually go to individual pockets, rather than going to government coffers.

It was gathered that some groups of people kidnapped the president of RTCUL, Mr. Tubonimi Wokoma and took him to RSESA office, as at the time of writing this report and he was allegedly manhandled in the process, but that the chairman of RSESA, Chief Nnamdi Wokekoro drove in at the time and asked them to stop every action against Mr. Wokoma and let him go.

The transport cooperative has insisted that every demand should be made in accordance with the statutes, giving example of how the transport ministry had officially written to them on the existence of Traffic Management Board, and called on state government to regulate activities of touts/task-force.

 

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Pipeline Explosion In Abua Odua, LGA Chair Calls For Calm

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Fresh explosions have hit oil and gas pipelines in Odau Community, in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State, triggering a major security and  environmental crisis that has forced residents to abandon their homes.
The first incident occurred  along the Kolo Creek – Rumuekpe crude oil pipelines, operated by Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited.
This was followed by a gas pipeline explosion on the Ogboinbiri – Obirikom Gas Pipeline, operated by Oando Plc, in the same week.
In a statement by the Abua/Odual Council Chairman, Hon. Owolobi Michael Ofori said  the blasts, suspected to be the handiwork of militants, have unleashed persistent gas leakage in the area, raising fears of fire outbreaks and toxic exposure as residents of Odau have largely deserted the community due to the dangerous situation.
According to him, some residents of the area have been hospitalised after inhaling the leaking gas, adding that the impact has spread to neighbouring communities, including Obedum, Emirikpoko, and Anyu in Abua/Odual LGA, as well as Oruma and Ibelebiri in Bayelsa State.
Hon. Ofori expressed deep concern over the plight of the affected residents and urged the operating companies to act swiftly.
The Council expressed its deepest sympathy to all affected persons and communities and remained gravely concerned about the safety, health, and welfare of residents whose lives and livelihoods have been disrupted by these incidents.
“We call on Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited and Oando Plc to immediately deploy all necessary technical and emergency response resources to contain the fires, halt the gas leakage, secure the affected pipeline corridors, and mitigate further environmental and public health risks.” the Council Chairman Said.
The chairman also appealed to the two oil firms to provide immediate humanitarian assistance and relief materials to the displaced residents while work continues to restore normalcy.
The Council Chairman said he is working closely with security agencies and emergency responders to monitor the situation and coordinate necessary interventions.
The Council Boss advised Residents of the Local Government Area to remain calm, cooperate with authorities, and adhere strictly to safety directives.
Ofori further called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), the Rivers State Government, and other relevant bodies to intervene urgently to prevent  loss of lives and environmental damage.
Hon. Ofori assured that the council remains committed to the protection and welfare of its people and will continue to engage all stakeholders to resolve the crisis.
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Fidelity Bank Collaborates YEIDEP To Empower Nigerian Students

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Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through a strategic partnership with the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), a Federal Government-backed initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerians with the skills, support and opportunities needed to build sustainable livelihoods.
Under the partnership, the bank will support the enrolment of students and young people into the YEIDEP programme, which is designed to tackle youth unemployment, promote enterprise development and expand economic participation among Nigeria’s growing youth population.
The next phase of the initiative is scheduled to end today at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where the enrolment exercise for students and youths across the South-East that started since July 1st would be concluded at the university’s Convocation Arena.
The exercise is expected to reach more than 60,000 regular undergraduate students.
Speaking on the partnership, Fidelity Bank’s Divisional Head, Product Development, Osita Ede, said youth empowerment remains central to the bank’s vision of building a more inclusive and prosperous society.
He noted that Nigeria’s youths represent the country’s greatest asset and stressed that providing them with the right skills, opportunities and financial support is critical to unlocking their potential and driving national development.
According to Ede, the bank continues to provide young Nigerians with tools for success through its digital banking platforms, financial literacy initiatives, youth-focused products and strategic partnerships.
He added that Fidelity Bank recognises that limited access to funding, mentorship and business development support remains a major challenge for many aspiring entrepreneurs, and is committed to creating pathways that will help them overcome these barriers.
The bank said its support for YEIDEP aligns with its longstanding commitment to empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which it described as key drivers of economic growth and job creation in Nigeria.
Interested students and youths have been encouraged to open Fidelity Bank accounts and register for the programme through the bank’s dedicated online portal.
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