Rivers
RSG Assures On Speedy Resettlement Of Flood Victims
Rivers State Government has assured victims of the recent flood disaster in the four Local Government Areas of the State of quick return to their homes as soon as their homes are determined safe for habitation.
Chairman of the State Flood Relief Committee and State Deputy Governor, Engr. Tele Ikuru, said this yesterday at Omoku, headquaters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONOLGA), shortly after an inspection tour of relief camps set up for the flood victims in the LGA.
Engr. Ikuru said, “Those whose homes are now dry and would want to go back would be assisted to restart their lives again,” adding that “the State Flood Relief Committee would meet to fix a date for their return before the Camps would be closed.”
He said that “the people would be assisted with planting materials and stocks to enable them restate their lives,” and appealed to the flood victims to manage whatever they have been provided as relief materials to ensure their continuous well being.
Speaking, the Chairman, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, Mr. Raymond Nwokocha expressed satisfaction for the State Government quick intervention, and appeal to the committee to come up with immediate post-flood scheme, promising the support of the Council towards the quick return to normal life of flood victims in the LGA.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Housing and Members of the Committee, Mr. Marshall Uwom attributed the good success recorded at the camps in the local government area to the quick and timely intervention of the State Government in tracking and Tackling the flood in the State.
Earlier, at Ndoni, which is one of the worst affected communities by the flood, Mr. Sunday Akpati, Camp Chairman, lauded the manner the victims have so far been treated, requesting for provision of yam seedlings, cassava stems and other planting materials and fishing gears to enable the people quickly return to normal life.
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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