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Continue To Support Wike, Banigo Tells Onelga Women
Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo has urged the Ogba/ Egbema/ Ndoni women to continue to support Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wikes’s administration in appreciation of his developmental strides and gender friendliness.
The Deputy Governor stated this when the ONELGA Women Forum led by its leader and Matron, Mrs. Charity Obuah paid her a courtesy visit at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
According to Dr. Banigo, “because of the Governor’s gender friendly disposition women have benefitted so much in this administration, through appointments into key positions, he has also promised to ensure that more women are elected into Local Government Councils”.
She urged the women to understand that their vote is their power, noting that “all women 18 years and above must register and obtain their permanent voters card to enable them exercise their franchise”.
The Deputy Governor who expressed her condolence with the ONELGA women on the January 1st tragedy, said all those responsible for that massacre will be brought to justice.
Dr. Banigo expressed regrets that for political reasons, some mischievous people were insinuating that Bro Felix Obuah has dealings with cultists, noting that as a gentle man and a philanthropist he cannot be involved with such hoodlums.
“Let us support our son and brother, Bro. Felix Obuah who is the State Chairman of PDP, he is a complete gentleman and a great philanthropist, he has worked relentlessly for the good of our people, we all know that this mudslinging against him is not true, he cannot be involved in such gruesome acts, like kidnapping, raping of women and beheading. It is not possible, it is the handiwork of political opponents we know that the truth will always prevail in the long run”, Dr. Banigo stressed.
In her address, the President of the ONELGA Women Forum Dr. (Mrs) Grace Akolokwu informed the Deputy Governor that the Forum is a non partisan, non profiting making umbrella organisation of all women either born or married in the LGA that is supportive of good governance and development.
According to her, in December 2017, in the face of terror unleashed on the Local Government Area by hoodlums, the Forum purchased and distributed food items, bed sheets and toiletries to 6 health centres and 2 orphanages and commended Governor Wike for re- building the Omoku General Hospital as well as the flag-off of the dualisation of the Omoku Okwuizi road and the security intervention that has restored peace in the LGA.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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