George Floyd is a great man. His death is shocking. May his soul rest in peace.
I condemn the unjustifiable killings of the blacks in any part of the world.
The blacks are free people blessed by God. Let's stay together and live as one.
I support world unity.

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE


PRESIDENT BUHARI HAILS MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION, CHIBUIKE ROTIMI AMAECHI AT 55



President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm felicitations to Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, on his 55th birthday, commending his resulted-oriented leadership style, which positively reflects on people and projects he has supervised over the years.



The President joins the All Progressives Congress (APC), family and political associates of the former Governor of Rivers State in celebrating the milestone, while congratulating him for a meteoric political rise, underlined by his forthrightness, diligence and deep sense of loyalty and patriotism.



As the Minister of Transportation turns 55, President Buhari believes his investments in the development of Rivers State, and current efforts in building infrastructure across the country will always be remembered by posterity, urging him to stay focused on the larger picture of working to improve lives.



The President also extols Amaechi for his willingness to make sacrifices and support the governing party, APC, recalling, with appreciation, the major role he played in the 2015 and 2019 Presidential Elections, and his continuous contributions to promote peace and unity of purpose.



President Buhari prays that the almighty God will position the Director General of his Presidential Campaigns for greater glory, and grant him more opportunities to serve the country and humanity.



Garba Shehu

Senior Special Assistant to the President

(Media & Publicity)

May 27, 2020

I must commend His Excellency Senator Hope Uzordinma, the Excutive Governor of Imo State for this milestone achieved in just few months in office. Indeed he has done great. I pray God to keep giving him the required knowledge to move the state forward. I call on all imolites to put hands together to better Imo State. I am well convinced that with Senator Hope as Governor, Imo state will go positively far. Congrats once more sir.

PRESIDENT BUHARI RECEIVES MADAGASCAN COVID-19 HERBAL “DRUG” FROM GUINEA BISSAU’S PRESIDENT EMBALO, SAYS “I WILL LISTEN TO SCIENCE”
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday at the State House, Abuja, received the Madagascan native formulation against the Covid-19 pandemic, and reiterated that he will listen to science before allowing traditional or any new medicines to be administered on Nigerians.
At an audience meeting with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea Bissau who brought along with him the samples of the traditional medicine as shared to African nations by Madagascar, President Buhari said his position on all such herbal or traditional medicinal postulates had remained the same.
“We have our institutions, systems and processes in the country. Any such formulations should be sent to them for verification. I will not put it to use without the endorsement of our institutions,” said the Nigerian President.
On the main reason for his visit, President Embalo said having stabilized his country after the tussles that attended the general elections won by him, he had come to seek counsel from his “father,” President Buhari on his plan for a “government of national unity” and a proposed war against corruption in his country.
He also said that his new government met a country beset with a number of issues and problems, the resolution of which would require tremendous assistance from the “big brother,” Nigeria.
“Problems of Guinea Bissau are problems of Nigeria. I have come to you as your son. I need your help and assistance to make the people happy. I will not let you down, neither will I put you in any difficult situation,” the visiting leader told President Buhari.
In response to these demands, the Nigerian leader commended “General“ Embalo on his confirmation as President and for stabilizing the country. “I commend your political dexterity in getting the opposition to join the proposed unity government,” he said.
President Buhari restated the determination of Nigeria to keep West Africa politically stable and promised to support the new government in Guinea Bissau. “I will cooperate and help in every way possible,” assured the Nigerian President.
President Buhari also used the opportunity of the visit to praise the good work that the President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, who is the current Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is doing in the sub-region, and commended him for keeping him informed of all that is happening around.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
May 16, 2020

This is very shocking to see, he who kills deserved to be killed. I commend the police for their pro-activeness. Please let them face the full weight of the law.

GOVERNOR WIKE ANNOUNCES THE lockdown OF parts OF PORT HARCOURT AND OBIO /AKPOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS
•to inaugurate Task Force on Border Closure
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced a lockdown of parts of Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas in view of the failure of residents of the affected areas to comply with the regulations of the State Government to check the spread of coronavirus.
In a State Broadcast on Monday, Governor Wike stated that the complete lockdown starts from Tuesday 28 April 2020, till further notice.
He said: "In view of the non or passive compliance with these measures, it has become compelling to also place the following parts of Port Harcourt and Obio/AkporLocal Government Areas on 24 hours complete lockdown, beginning from Tuesday 28 April 2020, till further notice:
"(i) Elekahia, including the entire stretch of Rumukalagbor-Elekahia link road;
(ii) Rumuomasi, including Stadium road; and
(iii) Rumuobiokani.
"(iv) All residents in these areas must stay at home. All shops, mini-markets, officesand business outfits in these areas must also cease to operate until further notice.
"(v) Landlords in these areas must take personal responsibility to enforce this lockdown as we will not hesitate to pull down any commercial building or structure that opens to business in violation of this specific directive."
Governor Wike added: "We are also watching the conduct of residents and traders in Rumuokoro, Rumuokurusiand Oyigbowho are refusing to adhere to the Government’s ban and restrictions on business and social gathering in the State.
"We appeal to the leaders of these communities to enforce the established restrictions or risk the imposition of a total lockdown on their communities."
Governor Wike berated security agencies for allowing travellers to enter and leave the state at will despite the closure of the state's borders.
He said: "These unscrupulous security officers are deliberately putting our State and the lives of our people at risk as our health system can hardly cope, should there be a surge in COVID-19 cases.
"To contain this threat therefore, we will be inaugurating the State’s Taskforce on Border Closure on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 to effectively monitor our boundaries and ensure that no unauthorized person and or vehicle leaves or enters our State under any guise in breach of the lockdown order."
Governor Wike directed the State Commissioner for Social Welfare to round up and deport all vagrants to their state of origin.
He said: "We have also directed the Commissioner of Social Welfare to round-up and deport all vagrants, including the almajiris, to their States of origin to protect our people from the threat they present to the transmission of this pandemic.
" We have also widened our case finding and containment strategy by moving from targeted testing to active sentinel search for cases with acute symptoms across various public and private facilities and subject them to immediate testing, isolation and treatment.
"With these measures, and ceaseless supplications to God, we are confident to win the battle against COVID-19 in our State."
Governor Wike commended Rivers healthcare workers for their efforts and personal sacrifices and in prayed God to bless them richly.
He said: "While we will step-up our efforts to deliver more palliatives to the vulnerable ones among us, we urge all residents to simply comply with the established directives and protocols on the lockdown and social distancing and save our State from the COVID-19 scourge."
Governor Wike gave a situation report on the fight against the spread of coronavirus, urging Rivers people to remain steadfast.
He said: "As at yesterday, 26th April 2020, Rivers State had 6 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 2 fully recovered and discharged, 2 confirmed deaths, while 2 are active and presently receiving treatment in our isolation and treatment centre at Nchia General Hospital, Eleme.
"The recent positive cases, in spite of the strategic measures we have put in place, are clear evidence of gradual increase in transmission of the virus, which has happened as a result of the actions of those who either chose to breach or sabotage our directives on lockdown and social distancing.
"We consider the emerging trend as not only serious and risky, but also, one that compels us to step-up our strategies and prevent a spike in the transmission of the coronavirus in our State."
"For this reason, we should all be prepared to go through more stringent measures, including a possible total statewide lockdown, if the situation so compels, in the days and weeks ahead.
"However, we may not get to this drastic point if we exercise more patience and strictly obey and observe all established measures, including the rules, behavioural protocols and restrictions on lockdowns and social distancing.
" It is therefore irresponsible for any person, group of persons, corporate entityor institution to endanger the lives of other people by floutingthe existing closure of our borders and the ban on business activities and large social gathering," he added.
Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
27th April , 2020

KYARI: PRESIDENT BUHARI THANKS NIGERIANS, COMMENDS AVOIDANCE OF LARGE CROWDS
President Muhammadu Buhari thanks the many callers who condoled with him, the Kyari family and the nation, following the death of his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari.
The President expressed appreciation for their letters of condolence, adherence to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus pandemic, including maintaining social distancing and staying at home, even as they mourn the deceased.
“By heeding the calls to avoid large gatherings, you are playing a part in the effort to defeat the Coronavirus pandemic,” said the President.
Among those who lately sent condolence messages or telephoned are the Executive Secretariat of the Sahel-Saharan States, CENSAD and its Executive Secretary, Ambassador Ibrahim Sani Abani, the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan, the Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwan Sulaiman Adamu, two former Ministers, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi and Brigadier-General Mansur Dan Ali (rtd) and an APC leader, Chief Yohanna Dyalop from Plateau State.
Similar messages were received from Ambassador Baba Ahmed Jidda from Beijing, China, His Highness, Ambassador Peter Ogide-Oke, Ambassador Bagudu Hirse, Ambassador Uzo Nwobu, Ambassador Haruna Wando, Ambassador Iliyasu Audu Paragalda from Turkey as well as Hon. Kaka Bolori, Senator Andy Uba and Senator Saidu Kumo.
The President also received messages from Dr. Kabir Usman Kabo, the Director General, International Centre for Islamic Culture and Education, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Chairman, Max Airliners, Alhaji Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, President and CEO of Azman Air, Wazirin Dutse, Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, the Executive Secretary of the Great Green Wall, Dr. Bukar Hassan as well as the Secretariat of the Surveyors Registration Council of Nigeria.

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
April 20, 2020

In his words "Yesterday, I issued an executive order for a Dusk to Dawn curfew in Imo starting from today the 18th of April 2020. Our decision is predicated on our consciousness of the need to preserve the lives of Imo people. Any violation of the order will not only attract a fine ranging from 7000 to 50,000 Naira. This means that everyone must obey the lockdown order instituted over two weeks ago. Mobile courts have been set up and authorized to prosecute violators".
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Very good measure taken by PMB, I watched the burial on NTA, obviously the social distancing rule was disobeyed. I pray God to keep guiding PMB, COVID 19 will not see him. PMB is really try for Nigeria by implementing all measures to contain this deadly virus. RIP MALLAM KYARI.

ESSAGE OF COMMISERATION WITH PRESIDENT BUHARI OVER MALLAM ABBA KYARI'S DEMISE
On behalf of myself, the Honourable Minister of State Senator Tayo Alasoadura, the Permanent Secretary Mr Olusade Adesola, the entire staff of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs with the good people of the Niger Delta region, we commisserate with our amiable President, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, his family and the entire Abba Kyari family on the unfortunate demise of the erstwhile Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.
We pray God to grant his soul peaceful repose, comfort Mr President, the Abba Kyari family and associates in these difficult times.
Signed:
Sen Godswill Akpabio,CON
Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs

You are a good man, may you live long, many more years for you sir.

Haven gone through her profile as posted here, i noticed she is dedicated, brilliant and proactive. May her soul rest in peace. What a big lost.

I want to ask a question and I will be happy if I get a response. Who is incharge of the air space?. Federal or state government. The federal government is saying another thing while the River State Government is saying another.

The Prof himself. God bless you.

Briefly, Professor Uzoigwe is an expert Gynaecologist and Obsterician. A board member of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. A fellow of the West African College of Surgeon. A philanthropist and an award winning Chief.

RE-ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTION ORDERS:

The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Mustapha Dandaura has warned his men to carry out the Restriction Orders, with a modicum of civility and at all times, to be professional and avoid acts that will compromise the process, or that will pitch the public against the Police.

The CP gave this charge while addressing DPOs/HODs in a pre-deployment Briefing today at the State Headquarters Moscow Road Port Harcourt. The CP’s charge is coming on the heels of the IGP’s Directive against trampling on Citizens’ Rights.

The CP while addressing his men, charged them to be professional and police within the ambit of the law. He also appealed to the public and indeed residents of the State to show understanding and put up with the temporary inconveniences they may suffer, as a result of this all important assignment, noting that the present situation requires sacrifices from all and sundry, and the need to stay alive.

The CP, who had earlier constituted a Monitoring Team, noted that he would personally go round to enforce conformity and warned DPOs/HODs to increase the supervision of their personnel or be caught up with vicarious liability.
The general public is hereby advised to report all cases of infraction to the Monitoring Team via the following Security numbers:
1. 08032003514
2. 08028915462
3. 08182157778
DSP NNAMDI OMONI
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
RIVERS STATE COMMAND
PORT HARCOURT.

DAKUKU PETERSIDE SET TO STEM THE EFFECT OF THE LOCKDOWN

The immediate past Director General of NIMASA and a frontline politician in Rivers State has begun to the distribution of Food items to the people of the State, cutting across party lines, in a bid to cushion the biting effects of the lockdown occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program will be handled through the DAP FOUNDATION, which is an NGO aimed at alleviating the sufferings of Rivers people.

The first tranche of the program will commence on Monday, starting with Opobo/Nkoro and Andoni LGAs.
Apart from the palliative, the foundation is also handling a sensitization program on Radio stations on how the people can stay safe through out the lockdown.

I am yet to receive anything from the federal government. Please they should try, the hard time is getting out of hand.....

Office Technology and Management wasn't my choice but I like it. I ended up with it. Is a good course. As an office manager, we are the image maker of the organization.

Worthy leader, you have done well. More grace to you sir.

May the good Lord continue to bless you with wisdom, live long PMB.

Sir Elijah Akpelu is a Chief, the Eze Ugochinyere in Omudioga clan, Emohua Local Government Area of River State. A Lagos state based business man will be laid to rest on Saturday 11th January 2020 in his home town, Omudioga. Candle night holds a day before his burial date. He was a philanthropist, the man that has touched the lives of many in The community, till his death, he was an Ambassador of peace. The BOT Chairman, Ojota Chemical Dealers Association, Ojata Lagos.

ONE SUGGESTION TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA ON HOW TO SAVE MONEY FOR OTHER PROJECTS.
The essence of having Representatives/law makers from the village down to Abuja is to bring the government closer to the people. This is also to ensure that the voice of the Minority are heard, to give those at the grassroot a sense of belonging in the activities of the government in their area. Councillors represent various wards in the local government, There are state law makers in the 36 states of the federation. 306 in the House of Reps while 109 are in the Red Chamber. In Nigeria we have over 2100 persons serving as law makers in their various capacities, states and at the National level. Some of this law makers see their constituents once In a year may be during Yuletide season if atol. Some forgot why they were elected to serve, some are just there to rest, no empowerment of any kind amidst hudge amount of money spent an constitutency allowances. A senator In Nigeria is one of the highest paid in the world yet there are some of this law makers that have not championed a bill but are paid handsomely for resting. Before Now Senator Andrew Uchendu from Rivers State has opined that his friends at the red chamber can reduce their number of cars and use it to empower people. Hon. Bamidele Salam also said that the number of law makers can be reduced in other to cut cost of governance. Now, I am suggesting since we have law makers at the state level, each state should produce one senator. One person can represent 4 local governments at the house of Reps while a councillor can represent 2 wards at the LGA. If this pattern is put to reality, it will make us save money that will be used for other things that will better the life of Nigerians.
This is just a suggestion.
Justice Ori.

ONE SUGGESTION TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA ON HOW TO SAVE MONEY FOR OTHER PROJECTS.
The essence of having Representatives/law makers from the village down to Abuja is to bring the government closer to the people. This is also to ensure that the voice of the Minority are heard, to give those at the grassroot a sense of belonging in the activities of the government in their area. Councillors represent various wards in the local government, There are state law makers in the 36 states of the federation. 306 in the House of Reps while 109 are in the Red Chamber. In Nigeria we have over 2100 persons serving as law makers in their various capacities, states and at the National level. Some of this law makers see their constituents once In a year may be during Yuletide season if atol. Some forgot why they were elected to serve, some are just there to rest, no empowerment of any kind amidst hudge amount of money spent an constitutency allowances. A senator In Nigeria is one of the highest paid in the world yet there are some of this law makers that have not championed a bill but are paid handsomely for resting. Before Now Senator Andrew Uchendu from Rivers State has opined that his friends at the red chamber can reduce their number of cars and use it to empower people. Hon. Bamidele Salam also said that the number of law makers can be reduced in other to cut cost of governance. Now, I am suggesting since we have law makers at the state level, each state should produce one senator. One person can represent 4 local governments at the house of Reps while a councillor can represent 2 wards at the LGA. If this pattern is put to reality, it will make us save money that will be used for other things that will better the life of Nigerians.
This is just a suggestion.
Justice Ori.

PROFESSOR OWUNARI GEORGEWILL ADOPTED AS UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT VC.
CMD with Prof Owunari Georgewill of the department of Pharmacology, Uniport. Prof Owunari has been adopted by all the stakeholders, host communities and UPTH as the next Vice Chancellor of Uniport.

PROFESSOR OWUNARI GEORGEWILL ADOPTED AS UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT VC.
CMD with Prof Owunari Georgewill of the department of Pharmacology, Uniport. Prof Owunari has been adopted by all the stakeholders, host communities and UPTH as the next Vice Chancellor of Uniport.

CMD with Prof Owunari Georgewill of the department of Pharmacology, Uniport. Prof Owunari has been adopted by all the stakeholders, host communities and UPTH as the next Vice Chancellor of Uniport. More details loading.

Wow, this is really great. I pray for more and more celebrations in the first family. PMB may God continue to guide and lead you, wishing your family unity of purpose. Happy 30th wedding anniversary.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY.....
Just this morning, the presiding Pastor of SALVATION MINISTRIES, Pa' David Ibiyeomie announced to be supporting 1000 students nation wide with #50,000 each. The money is to help with school fees and will be given every month for 1 year, this opportunity is strictly for those who can't afford school fees and in the rural settings. If interested please walk in to any Salvation Ministries church close to you and obtain the form for free from the branch pastor.

This is a victory for Bayelsans and democracy. I am happy for this and I congratulate the governor elect David Lyon as I pray he carry everybody along. ThankGod for this victory.