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Traditional Ruler Tasks Security Agencies On Peace In Ngo
The village Head /Chieftaincy of Ngo Town, HRH King ( Dr) Ujile Dogood Nigere has urged the security agencies to ensure peace in Ngo Town during the burial of late Chief J W Okuruket .
King Ngere who said this at a media briefing in Port Harcourt also described as an affront to the government, attempts by some persons to shut down activities in the community during the burial.
He said it is only the Rivers State Government and the Andoni Local Government Council that are legally entitled to shut down activities acting on intelligence report.
“For the purpose of clarity, it is only the Executive Governor of Rivers State that has the statutory powers to declare curfew or restrictions of movement in any part of the State in line with relevant sections of extant Executive Order and not an individual or group of persons or families”
According to the traditional ruler, his attention was drawn to a malicious inciting and provocative publication authored by an indigene of Ngo where he ordered restrictions of movement, closure of Ngo main market and ban on the conducts of burials by or any form of ceremonies in Ngo, stressing that such an order is not only barbaric but primitive and draconian
“But it is clearly an invitation to chaos and anarchy with potential to trigger communal crisis in Ngo Town”
The village Head /Chieftaincy of Ngo further said Ngo being the headquarters of Andoni Local Government Area is made up of several families with rights and privileges as granted them by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In his words “in my capacity as the village head of Ngo and the custodian of the customs and traditions of my people,I reiterate that such order of shutting down business activities and restriction of people’s movement is unknown in Ngo Town and non-existent even as a bye law in Andoni Local Government Area
He further said that the late chief to be buried was a grand son of the Tailbama family of the Egweoke Royal family, adding “as the village head of Ngo, I am yet to be notified of the death and burial of our grandson and indeed my bossom friend
‘Inspite of the non notification of his death and burial, I hereby call on the good people of Ngo to come out enmess to attend the burial ceremony and pay our last respect to our son as he journeys to join our ancestors”.
King Ngere also used the occasion to commend and appreciate Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his exemplary leadership, peaceful disposition and developmental strides in Rivers State.
He also called on the security agencies to call those involved in the shut down order for questioning.
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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