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RSG Renews Scholarship Circle For Rivers Students In PAMO …Announces N500m Grant
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has said that the state government has renewed its scholarship for Rivers students studying medicine and allied disciplines at the PAMO University of Medical Sciences for another circle.
Wike said this when he spoke at the 2nd convocation ceremony of PAMO University of Medical Sciences at Iriebe Town in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, last Tuesday.
The governor, who was represented by his Commissioner for Education, Prof. Chinedu Mmom, said the PAMO University of Medical Sciences has distinguished itself as the kind of learning institution that was advancing the medical educational fortunes of the state.
“The entirety of today’s event is the culmination of the vision and extraordinary commitment of the pathfinder, our leader and mentor, former governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili.
“PAMO University of Medical Sciences is a private gift from him to Rivers State, Nigeria and humanity at large and we are forever happy and grateful to him for the golden gift.”
Wike noted that in just a brief period of its establishment, the PAMO University of Medical Sciences had made remarkable difference in the life of Rivers children and indeed all its students.
The noticed transformation, he said, was not only that it has attained an enviable height ahead of other private, state or even federal universities, but contributed to the educational development of Rivers State, and Nigeria at large.
“This is why we embraced it with open arms from the very beginning and committed state’s resources to help it grow, stabilise, and succeed.
“Today, we are reaping the second set of fruits of our support with graduation of 39 students from the Faculty of Allied and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences and many more proceeding forward to the clinical stages of their studies.”
Wike further said, “We have renewed our dedicated scholarship agreement for Rivers State students admitted to study medicine and related courses in this university for another circle.
“The scholarship which has already supported over 500 Rivers students, including those from poor background to actualise their aspirations to become medical professionals is part of deliberate efforts for the acceleration of production of doctors and other medical professional from Rivers State.”
Wike also announced a grant of N500million to PAMO University of Medical Sciences.
In his speech, the former governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, said he was overwhelmed with the enviable strides PAMO University of Medical Sciences has made within five years of its establishment and attributed the success to God.
He thanked Wike for the various levels of support that has made PAMO University of Medical Sciences to grow astronomically.
Odili charged the graduands to be good ambassadors of the university and put their knowledge to practice wherever they find themselves, treating their patience with dignity.
The Chairman of the 2nd convocation ceremony of PAMO University of Medical Sciences and former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, acknowledged with gratitude that Wike had remained the greatest pillar of support to the growth of PAMO University.
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We’ll Drive Tinubu’s Vision in Rivers With Vigour – Fubara …Inaugurates Dualized Ahoada/Omoku Road ….Debunks Rift With RSHA
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he will lead Rivers people to galvanize support for President Bola Tinubu to drive the vision and objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda in the State with vigour.
The governor, who joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, explained that his decision to join the APC was not for personal interest but for the overall benefit of Rivers State.
Fubara disclosed these while inaugurating the extension of the dualized Ahoada/ Omoku Express road in Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
He commended the contracting firm, Julius Berger, for timely delivery of the project, saying the project is a campaign promise fulfilled which will bring economic benefits to the people and tackle issues of insecurity associated with the route.
He said his administration has remained focused in delivering democratic dividends in the state despite facing glaring challenges.
The governor thanked the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas for their continuous support, and urged his supporters to remain steadfast and also support President Tinubu who he said, has demonstrated love to Rivers State as a father.
Fubara denied having rift with the Rivers State House of Assembly, stating that his meeting with the lawmakers was stalled as a result of delay in the agreed meeting to be convened by former Governor Nyesom Wike and other stakeholders for him to meet with the state lawmakers.
“I have made every effort to meet with the Assembly members, but it is not within my leadership to initiate the meeting process.
“The arrangement was for my leader, Wike, and the elders led by Anabraba to call for a meeting with the the lawmakers.
“I’m a gentleman and principled. I can’t go behind to call them when we’ve already agreed. Whoever that tell them that I don’t want to meet with them, or I rejected proposal meant for them isn’t saying the truth,” Fubara said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry Works, Mr Austin Ezekiel-Hart, who gave the project description, said the delivery of the project was a fulfillment of long time dream by the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas.
He said the road was previously a single lane and has now been dualised to 14.6 meters wide, complete with solar-powered streetlights with drainages.
He said the road significantly would reduce travel time between Ahoada and Omoku while improving economic activity in the region.
In his welcome address, Chairman of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, Hon. Chuku Shedrack Ogbogu, described the road as a symbol of unity, oneness, and development, thanking the governor for fulfilling his campaign promises.
On his part, the Managing Director of Julius Berger, Engr. Peer Lusbash, said the project was awarded to his company in 2023 with a completion period of 18 months which was achieved in best quality.
He added that Julius Berger enjoyed a good support from the Fubara administration, and assured to complete all ongoing projects being handled by Julius Berger on specification, especially the Ring Road project which is a legacy project.
Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring good healthcare for the people of Rivers State.
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?Governor Fubara stated this when he played host to the Country Director of UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef and her management team in Port Harcourt, last Tuesday.
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?The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, said he would continue to provide the necessary facilities in order to ensure accessible and good health care for all Rivers people.
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?”We are constructing new zonal hospitals across the State. The Ahoada Zonal hospital will be commissioned in December and others are near completion.
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?”We are grateful to UNICEF for all they have done and believe we can always work together to care for the vulnerable in the society. We appreciate your physical presence, and believe that your staff working remotely, can also do more virtually. We have a capable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, to help foster our relationship, communication and greater collaboration,” he said.
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?The Country Director for UNICEF Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, assured Governor Fubara of UNICEF’s support to the programmes of the State Government. She appealed that health facilities such as the Oxygen Plant at Eleme Local Government Ares and the New Born Care Units be solarized.
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?”Be assured that UNICEF will continue to work and support the programmes here in Rivers State. We have seen the Oxygen Plant at Eleme LGA which has been effective because of the Public Private Partnership. We appeal that the plant be solarized.
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?”I commend your leadership of the State and assure that we are here to support your effort and assure you that you can count on our support and partnership. Rivers State is one of the states we can showcase how things are working so others can learn,” she added.
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