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Wike’s Feats In Governance Excite Emeh …As Opobo People Celebrate Gov
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has been commended for recording another milestone and demonstrating his love for his people in particular, and the overall development of Rivers State by urging the United States of America to open a visa office in Port Harcourt.
The commendation was made by former Chief of Staff, Government House, Chief Emeh Glory Emeh, in a chat with newsmen at the banquet held in honour of US Ambassador to Nigeria in Government House, Port Harcourt.
Chief Emeh, who noted that the governor’s request was a further demonstration that he was a politician with a large heart, and a nationalist, considering that the visa office will not only serve Rivers State but will also cater for applicants from the South-South and South-East geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
The former Commissioner for Transport called on Rivers people to continue to reciprocate the unparallel achievements of the governor and give him support.
It would be recalled that Wike, at a reception held in honour of the United States Ambassador, Mr William Symington and his team had passionately requested for the establishment of a US visa office in Port Harcourt, stressing that such decision by the US office will in no small measure reduce the sufferings of applicants in this region in going to Abuja and Lagos for visa interviews.
Wike also told the visiting Ambassador of the United States of America that a visa office in Port Harcourt will not only yield income to the United States but will also strengthen relationships between the US and the oil rich Rivers State in particular, and Nigeria in general.
Emeh, a political strategist and lawyer invited people from all walks of life to come and live, as well as do business in Rivers State, assuring that the Wike-led administration has created an enabling environment for investors to do lawful and profitable business in the state.
He described stories of insecurity in the state as exaggerated, and sponsored by opposition politicians to discredit the Peoples Democratic Party-led government under Governor Nyesom Wike in Rivers State, insisting that the alleged insecurity only exists in the evil imagination of misguided politicians.
In a related development, Chief Emeh Glory Emeh has told 97 new decampees from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP) and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) who were in his Port Harcourt residence to declare their support for Governor Nyesom Wike and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State that the governor was running an all inclusive administration.
The political strategist assured the new decampees that they will be treated as equal stakeholders in the PDP, adding that a formal reception will be arranged for them in the next couple of weeks.
Earlier, spokesperson for the decampees, Elder Ezekiel Oko-Jaja, had thanked Chief Emeh Glory Emeh for the warm reception, and promised to be loyal to the leadership of the party in the state.
Meanwhile, residents of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area have said that the administration of Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike is worth celebrating.
They said this to newsmen at Opobo Town while expressing their happiness over the numerous developmental achievements of the governor, maintaining that a study to assess Wike’s performance in two years revealed that it surpassed what former All Progressives Congress (APC) led-administration bequeathed to the people in eight years.
A university lecturer, Dr. Charlton Reuben Pepple, said that Rivers State under Wike has been transformed in every facets of the economy.
He enumerated the achievements that were on ground, saying, “it is heart-warming that the yearnings and aspirations of Rivers people have been met with the people-oriented policies and programmes of his administration.”
In his contribution, a youth leader and President General of a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in the state, the United Brothers’ of Opobo Kingdom (UBOK), Hon. Mike Fubara, affirmed his group’s confidence that Wike will fulfill his promise to transform all sectors and provide jobs for the people of Rivers State before the end of the first tenure on May 29, 2019.
He further advised Rivers people not to relent in their support to the administration, in its quest to reposition the state.
Bethel Toby
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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