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ALGON Drums Support For Fubara
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Rivers State chapter has congratulated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate in the state, Amaopusenibo Siminialayi Fubara over his emergence as the party’s flag-bearer.
ALGON also hailed the candidate for successfully receiving a certificate of return as a seal of authority of the party’s national leadership to contest the 2023 governorship election in the state.
The state Chairman of ALGON and Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Sir Allwell Ihunda, expressed this position when he led other members of the association on a congratulatory visit to the governorship candidate of the PDP in Rivers State for the 2023 elections, Fubara in his residence in Port Harcourt.
Speaking on behalf of other members of the association, Ihunda said the emergence of Fubara as the governorship candidate of the PDP was divinely orchestrated.
He expressed belief that Fubara would consolidate on the legacies of the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike.
Ihunda assured Fubara of the support and commitment of members of ALGON to the success of his election in 2023.
Responding, the Rivers State PDP Governorship Candidate, Siminialayi Fubara thanked members of the association for the visit, and pledged his unflinching commitment to sustain the achievements of Governor Nyesom Wike in the last seven years.
Fubara had defeated several other contestants in the Governorship primaries of the PDP held on May 25, 2022,at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt.
He received the certificate of return from the National Chairman of the party, Senator Iyorcha Ayu, last Tuesday, in Abuja.
Similarly, the Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Area, Hon. Onengiyeofori George has congratulated Siminialayi Fubara on the official presentation of his Certificate of Return as the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State.
George, in a congratulatory message signed on his behalf by the Chief Press Secretary, John Paul Braide, last Wednesday, in Buguma City, said the emergence of Fubara as the Governorship candidate of the PDP in Rivers State was, indeed, a blessing for all Rivers people.
He noted that the leaders, stakeholders and party faithful who came out in solidarity and patiently waited for the arrival of the Rivers Governorship hopeful till late night, last Tuesday, expressly showed the weight of love Rivers people would replicate at the polling units in the forthcoming 2023 general election to ensure an overwhelming victory for Fubara.
George, who rained encomiums on the person and character of Fubara, added that candidate’s wealth of experience, creativity and proven track record on civic engagement would play different but profoundly complementary and collaborative role to engender economic productivity and competitiveness when he becomes the elected governor of Rivers State.
The ASALGA chief executive officer, however, wooed all well-meaning Rivers’ sons and daughters to vote massively in the forthcoming 2023 general election for the victory of PDP and for the emergence of Fubara as the next governor of the state.
By: Nelson Chukwudi
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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