Rivers
Eulogies As Paul Alozie Is Buried
There was praises galore as the former chairman of Nigeria Union Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council and media icon, Late Elder Paul Chinedu Alozie embarked on his journey to the great beyond to join his ancestors.
That was at the weekend when his remains were lowered into mother earth at Umunwaorgu family compound in his country home, Umuebie village in the Ancient Eberi Dike Omuo Kingdom, Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Dignitaries including traditional rulers, politicians, top government officials, media executives, religious leaders, women and youth groups from all walks of life graced the funeral to pay Late Paul Alozie their last respect.
A galaxy of colleagues, religious affiliates and well-wishers eulogised the sterling virtues of the media icon.
Speaking, the Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Dr Austin George represented by Godwin Wordu, applauded the late Paul Alozie on his contributions to the development and growth of the journalism profession in the state.
The commissioner expressed the view that something tangible should be done to support the deceased’s family, pointing out that the information and communications ministry would do everything possible to assist the family while the NUJ should also think of what to do at its level.
In his oration, the General Manager of Rivers State Broadcasting Corporation, where Paul worked until his demise, Mr Sampson Fiberesima represented by Barrister Richard Golding Hart, a director in the corporation, expressed regret over the demise of one of their outstanding colleagues, saying they were worse hit by the sudden incident which he described as a great loss.
Mr Opaka Dokubo while standing in for the National President of the NUJ, Abdulwaheed Odusile said: “Paul was a core journalist who devoted his life only to the profession. His death is a big loss to NUJ and journalists.
“He grew from the job to be considered an Icon and mentor but it was painful when we received the news of his death. Paul was one to be proud of by journalists and the family. If you have Paul, you have a sound person”, he stressed.
The chairman, Rivers State NUJ Council, Mr Omoni Ayo Tamuno said: “We lost someone who did his job excellently” and recalled how he benefited from Late Paul’s benevolence and magnanimity during his election.
In his exhortation, the Bishop of Christ Ascension Church Nigeria, Abuja Area Headquarter, Friday E.N. Ani admonished mankind to make good use of any day he is alive because as he puts it, “death can strike at anytime”, adding “your life will be measured by the number of problems you solved and the ones you created, every second of the day brings one close to the grave”.
Shedie OKpara
Rivers
Youth President Launches N10m Grant For Obio/Akpor Women
The leader of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area Simplified Movement, Ambassador Chijioke Ihunwo, has unveiled a N10 million grant aimed at empowering women in Ward 1 of Obio/Akpor LGA.
Making the announcement during the recently concluded Obio/Akpor Ward 1 town hall meeting, Ihunwo revealed that the grant will be distributed in amounts of N100,000 to 20 women per community, including non-indigenes.
He stated that the gesture is a token of appreciation for the women’s unwavering support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Ihunwo emphasised the Governor’s commitment to ensuring that Ward 1, Obio/Akpor LGA, and Rivers State as a whole benefit from good governance.
Special Adviser on Power to the Governor, Hon. Solomon Abel Eke, highlighted the transparency and fairness that define the current leadership of the Obio/Akpor Simplified Movement, assuring that it operates without nepotism or impunity.
During the event, former leader of the Obio/Akpor Legislative Assembly, Hon. Achor Nna, criticised former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Martin Amaewhule, who is also from Ward 1, for actions deemed uncharacteristic of true sons of Obio/Akpor LGA.
Also in attendance at the town hall meeting were Hon. Darlington Orji, Special Adviser on Political Affairs to the Governor of Rivers State, along with other prominent figures as well as other sons and daughters of Obio/Akpor.
They congratulated the new Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, and collectively reaffirmed their support for the Fubara-led administration, underscoring a shared commitment to the progress and development of Rivers State.
Theresa Frederick & Charity Amiso
Rivers
RSG Approves N225bn For Trans-Kalabari Road Project
The Rivers State Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved N225 billion for the construction of the Trans-Kalabari Road project.
The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Joseph Johnson, disclosed this while briefing newsmen after the State Executive Council meeting.
The meeting was presided over by Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the state Government House in Port Harcourt.
He said the project would be funded with savings from the state’s Internally Generated Revenue.
“We shall not borrow to fund the project. We are bent on generating money to fund our projects”, he said.
Johnson stated that the contractor had been mobilised with 30 per cent of the contract, worth to commence implementation.
The commissioner further said the project would be completed within a period of 32 months.
“This is the main Trans-Kalabari Road, the one that happened in the past was building of bridges.
“We are now doing a Trans-Kalabari Road that will run from NSS Pathfinder, immediately after Mgbuodohia community and extend to about 2km to the Aker Base Road in Rumuolumeni”, he said.
He also said the road would pass through the swamps behind the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, moving southwards towards the first bridge crossing.
“It will continue through a series of bridges, connecting many communities up to Tombia Town.
“The road will traverse very difficult terrains of swamp across rivers and creeks upon which series of bridges, decking and piling works will be done”, he said.
The Commissioner further said the state recently recorded some giant strides in the sporting sector.
Also briefing, the Acting Director-General, Rivers State Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr Ine Briggs, explained that the bureau diligently managed the proceedings leading to the award of the Trans-Kalabari road contract.
Briggs said the submissions of the state Ministry of Works were reviewed and all the supporting documents examined by the Ministry.
“Having fulfilled all the necessary procurement procedures and guidelines as prescribed by the Rivers State Public Procurement Law 2008 as amended, the Bureau is satisfied that all the elements leading to this award is sufficient to issue a certificate of no objection.
“Therefore, in consideration of all the relevant documents submitted by the Ministry of Works pursuant to the construction of Trans-Kalabari Road and bridges, the Bureau has issued the certificate of no objection, and that the contract be awarded to Lubrick Construction Company Limited”, Briggs said.
Rivers
Ongoing Elele-Omoku Road Awarded At N80bn – RSG
The Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Joseph Johnson, has said the ongoing dualisation of the Elele/Umudioga/ Egbeda/Ikiri/Omoku Road was awarded at N80 billion.
Johnson disclosed this in Port Harcourt yesterday while speaking to newsmen on the achievements of the Governor Siminalaye Fubara-led administration after one year in office.
He said the road, which cuts across three Local Government Areas, would facilitate easy movement of people and goods, saying “it will boost cross-community commerce.
“The farming communities along this area will find it easy to move their produce to markets in neighbouring towns.
“This project is a deliberate effort to make movement easy for our people, it’s no politics but service delivery”.
The Commissioner said the State Government had already paid 50 per cent of the contract value amounting to N40 billion.
“We are not paying lip service to governance, we mean business. We want Rivers people to see something new.
“We have devised ways of generating money to fund our projects, we are not indulging in any borrowing festival”, he said.
Analysts say the state capital will be decongested if the government successfully implements the line up of road projects in the state.
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