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Guber: Group Drums Support For Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has been commended for his foresight and doggedness in enthroning equity, justice and fairness in the choice of the governorship flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state in the 2023 general election.
The Rivers Equity Group, a socio-political pressure group made the commendation, yesterday, in Port Harcourt, following the decision by delegates to vote a governorship flag-bearer from the South East Senatorial District of the state and the subsequent emergence of Amaopusenibo Siminialayi Joseph Fubara as the candidate of the party.
A statement signed by a leader of the group, Elder Clapton Ogolo, stated that by insisting that the South East Senatorial District should produce the candidate of the party, for the first time in the 55 years history of the state, Wike has proven for the umpteenth time that he was a man who believes in equity and justice.
“We have always believed that our Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, who over the years has maintained his stand of giving every part of the state a sense of belonging, would do the needful. We are, indeed, very grateful to him and all the aspirants who have accepted the decision of the party”, Ogolo stated.
Ogolo, a former commissioner for local government, chieftaincy and community affairs in the state and chieftain of the PDP from the South East Senatorial District, noted that the election of Fubara was a statement on the pedigree of the candidate who is a highly distinguished accountant.
He added that Fubara has served the state meritoriously over the years, rising to the top of the civil service as a permanent secretary after holding various positions related to his profession without blemish, adding that the PDP Governorship candidate was a prudent manager of men and resources.
He appealed to all party faithful in the state to rally round the governor and the candidate of the PDP in the 2023 election to ensure that the state maintains its tradition as a core PDP state in Nigeria.
In another development, Ogolo commended the Rivers State Governor, Chief NyesomWike, for his spectacular outing at the just-concluded PDP Presidential Primary election.
Ogolonoted that but for the betrayal and sabotage by enemies of the Niger Delta, the PDP presidential ticket would have been his for the taking.
He noted that by his outing all through the period of the campaign, Wike proved that he had the charisma, character, experience and pedigree to halt Nigeria’s current drift and rudderless governance.
Ogolo added that Wike would continue to remain a force to be reckoned with in Nigerian political equation, saying that without Wike, the decision on who emerges president of Nigeria in 2023 may be stalled, arguing that PDP may not succeed in retaking the Presidency without Rivers State and Wike.
By: Nelson Chukwudi
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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