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Opobo/Nkoro Drums Support For Amaechi
Rivers State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has again been described as servant-leader, as he received in audience, leaders, elders and people of Opobo/Nkoro in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government area of the state.
In their solidarity speeches, the Opobo/Nkoro people expressed their unfailing support for Governor Amaechi, saying any attack on him is an attack on all.
Delivering the peoples’ address, Prof. Wilson Bedford Bell-Gam said that Governor Amaechi was being politically persecuted for his belief in fairness and justice in pursuing the common cause of all Rivers people.
“As someone who is viewed by the generality of the people of Opobo/Nkoro as one of our very cherished own, we have paid more than a cursory attention to the events that have taken place and still ongoing; hatched and executed by some enemies of Rivers people with the active connivance of and empowerment by external powerful elements to, not only persecute you, but also short-change Rivers people.
“As these agents of darkness unleash their machinations, it did not take long to dawn on us that the overall objective of these enemies of our people is to destabilize and undermine your administration with a view to distracting you from the selfless and good work you are doing for the people of Rivers State. This they intend to achieve by intimidating your person with a view to diminishing your rising status as the symbol of the emancipation of the Rivers man and woman. They are aiming (but they must surely fail) to bring down your rising profile; derail your focus and reverse the train of development which you have put in motion in our state. So far, they have failed and we are in no doubt that they will continue to fail, they said.
They criticized the attempts to discredit the governor and undermine his current achievements and his victory in the recent Nigeria Governors’ Forum election, and pledged to support Governor Amaechi all the way and stand with him in his trying moments. They also kicked against the transfer of oil wells from Rivers State to other neighbouring states.
They commended him for fighting a good fight for all Rivers people, saying they endorse his actions.
The people recalled that Governor Amaechi played a leading role in getting the highest number of votes for President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2011 elections and rapped those trying to sour the good relationship between the President and the governor.
The people of Opobo/Nkoro also commended Governor Amaechi for his current achievements in the state in general but Opobo/Nkoro in particular, particularly mentioning the Opobo/Nkoro road which the Amaechi administration is constructing to link Opobo and Nkoro communities to other parts of the state.
The history of Queenstown, Opobo will not be complete without the mention of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as the governor that initiated, processed, approved and commenced the dredging, sand-filling and shore protection of Queenstown community, which was almost going extinct.
They said they would appreciate the governor for a very long time to come. “It is our conviction that successive generations of our people will continue to appreciate the golden foot prints Your Excellency has left in the sands of time and continue to give God glory for giving you to us when He did”.
In the face of his current travails, the people urged him to continue to make God the pillar of his strength.
”Your Excellency, we are, in no doubt, that you have made the Almighty God your pillar of strength; we would like to urge you to continue to seek His face in all you do so that His grace will continue to chart your course and abide with you. Continue to remain forthright, fearless and frank; true to your character, irrespective of the magnitude and dimensions of the plot against you, your government and the people of Rivers State.
In his solidarity speech, former deputy governor during the Dr. Peter Odili administration, Sir G.T.G Toby said they were very proud of Governor Amaechi for his current accomplishments which would outlive his stay in office.
He said, “the important thing for us as Opobo/Nkoro people is that there are basic monuments on ground even after Amaechi may have left office”.
Others who made solidarity speeches included the Administrator of the Greater Port Harcourt City, Dame Aleruchi Cookey-Gam, who described Governor Amaechi as a courageous leader. Elder Clapton Ogolo praised him for what he is doing in Opobo/Nkoro as Pastor Idatoro predicted his victory in his travails.
Responding, Governor Amaechi thanked the people for the solidarity visit.
He noted the model primary and secondary schools provided by his administration all over the state to provide quality education for the people, stressing that education is the greatest asset for the people of the state. According to him, the need for quality education and healthcare explains his administration’s huge financial expenditure in those sectors among other areas.
Amaechi said contractors for the Opobo/Nkoro road would finish by December this year as he also promised to complete the Opobo/Nkoro fish farm to provide employment opportunities for the people.
The member representing Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dakuku Peterside, in his vote of thanks, commended Governor Amaechi for receiving the people at very short notice, and said the people of Opobo/Nkoro would not betray his trust.
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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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