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RSG Reassures Flood Victims Of Support
The Rivers State Government has declared that it is working with local government areas affected by flood to cater for the needs of persons displaced by the natural disaster.
Speaking on behalf of the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike during the presentation of relief materials by Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt, Engr Chukwuemeka Woke said that the Ministry of Special Duties was addressing the needs of the displaced persons.
He thanked NAOC and her Joint Venture partners, NNPC and Oando, for donating relief materials for the upkeep of those affected by this year’s flood.
Wike said: “Let me on behalf of Rivers State Government, thank you for coming to Government House, Port Harcourt, and also thank you for this kind gesture on the donation of relief materials to the victims of the flood disaster.
“We appreciate your concern for our people. We also know that what you have done is a demonstration of your corporate social responsibility.
“We assure you that the state government, through the Ministry of Special Duties has set up a team in conjunction with the affected local government councils to address the situation”.
He said that the government has done a lot to alleviate the sufferings of the flood victims in the various internally displaced persons’ camps.
“Let me assure you on behalf of the Rivers State Government that these items that you have provided here will be utilized judiciously. Be rest assured, and inform your management that no single item here will be mismanaged because we have a responsible Ministry of Special Duties that is managing the affected persons”, he said.
Presenting the materials, representative of NAOC and the Joint Venture partners, NNPC and OANDO, Inei Letam Saronwiyo, said the donation was aimed at alleviating the sufferings of the victims of the flood disaster.
She said: “In our effort to support the Rivers State Government to alleviate the sufferings of the communities that are devastated by the flooding this year, we are here to donate some relief materials, particularly to the communities in Ogho Egbema.
“We are here on behalf of our joint venture partners to present these materials to you, the governor of Rivers State and the people of the communities that are affected by the flood.
“We hope and pray our little effort will go a long way in helping to support the Government of Rivers State of Nigeria.”
Also speaking, the member representing ONELGA State Constituency II, Hon. Nathanel Uwaji, thanked Agip and the Joint Venture partners for their donation to the affected communities.
Meanwhile, no fewer than 1,000 flood victims from the four local government areas in Orashi coastal region of Rivers State, last Monday, attempted to occupy Government House, Port Harcourt over alleged neglect by the state government.
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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