NATIONAL UNION OF RIVERS STATE STUDENTS (NURSS)
NATIONAL SECRETARIAT (WORLDWIDE)
26-09-2020

✓ SCHOOL RESUMPTION: COMR. LEVI ZACHARIAH GEORGE COMMENDS RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT.[b][/b]

✓ CHARGES RIVERS STATE STUDENTS TO PREPARE AHEAD OF RESUMPTION.

The President National Union of Rivers State Students, Comr. Levi Zachariah George has welcomed the resumption of school activities from the 5th of October, 2020, as announced by the Rivers State Government through the Commissioner of Education, Prof Kaniye Ebeku after the State Executive Council meeting, held yesterday, Friday, 25th September, 2020

Comr Zachariah described the development as a 'welcomed one' in a chat with news men in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital shortly after the announcement.

Zachariah while reacting to the development commended the Rivers State Governor, His Excellency Chief Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, for upholding the yearnings of all stakeholders in the educational sector by safely reopening schools for academic activities to thrive.

He said: "I unequivocally commend the Governor of Rivers, His Excellency, Chief Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike POS Africa, Mr. Quality Project for this bold step taken which will ensure our schools are safely reopened to serve the purpose of their establishment.

I also salute the honourable commissioner of Education, Prof. Kaniye Ebeku for his relentless efforts and sacrifices in making sure students acquire knowledge while at home through the radio and television programmes for primary and secondary schools in the state."

Similarly, the NURSS National President also expressed his readiness to personally go round schools in the state to complement government's effort and also carry out massive sensitization so that students can conveniently comply with the measures propagated by NCDC as it relates to curbing COVID-19 without being coerced.

Zachariah continued: "I call on well meaning stakeholders in the educational sector to join the State Government in making sure our schools and it's environs are safe and conducive for the students to have a comfortable learning environment.

I will also go out to the different schools in the state with members of my executive council to carry out massive sensitization, check the state of preparedness, and also monitor their activities for the health and safety of all Rivers State Students: I am ceasing this opportunity to call on all our students to get prepared for the resumption of my academic activities and adhere strictly to all precautionary guidelines released by NCDC." He concluded.

SIGNED:
GIDEON MURRAY JNR
CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY, NURSS, WORLDWIDE.
08163197321

RIVERS STATE: Comr. Levi Zachariah George NURSS NAT’L PRESIDENT WORLD-WIDE Decries the Ministry of Education Neglect of Rivers State students in Rivers State led by Prof. Kaniye Ebeku[b][/b].
15 SEPT. 2020

By Levi Zachariah George
Port Harcourt — Rivers State Students President, Comr. Levi Zachariah George, has decried the alleged neglect of the state commissioner of Education prof. Kaniye Ebeku for constantly refusing to meet with the leadership of the National Union of Rivers State Students which is the apex body of all Rivers State Students both home and diaspora.

He opined that there must be collaboration between the Ministry of Education and the union to foster a quality working relationship for the welfare of all Rivers State Students. The NURSS president stated this today after he led some Rivers State Students to the office of the Commissioner of education, Rivers State.

He said Rivers State does not need the nature of politics being played by the Commissioner at this time when students needs him must as the leader of education in the state.

According to Zachariah, "There must be a collaboration to work together as the welfare of every Rivers State Students is very significant especially in this period of the pandemic. The Rivers State Government is renovating some of our primary and secondary schools, Nabtech and Neco which is very commendable.

The Governor of Rivers State is a father that listens and we also expects that the HON. Commissioner should also pay attention to the students of Rivers State. If there is no Students, there won’t be a Ministry for education and a commissioner for education.

"This is a state that loves education and if the commissioner of Education will not take the students community very serious, then the students will suffer because for now that we don’t have an Special Adviser to the Governor on Students Affairs, the commissioner is the main channel to table Students related matters and activities.
He reminded the public that when he demanded to meet with the commissioner, he uses the pandemic as a route to escape meeting with the students president while he is having meetings with principals, Provosts’, Rectors’, Vice Chancellor and other private bodies.

"We have never criticised the state government in any form, all we need is for the students community to be involved in activities and involvement as well the welfare of the students. If this support of Rivers State Students is met, we will always and continue to commend the Commissioner of education and the Rivers State government," he said.

However, Zachariah urged the State Commissioner of education to partner with the NURSS NATIONAL to properly secure the welfare of all Rivers State Students.

Comr. Levi Zachariah George is a Nigeria State and Student Unionist, Politician and the current National President of the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS) Nat’l.

He was elected as the Rivers State Students President in 2019 December 28th and was sworn in on January 20th, 2020, at Delta Hotels. He is a student of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Comr. Levi Zachariah George was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State to the family of Late Chief Levi Zachariah George and Late Mrs. Levi Bulopakaye Christian George from ogoloma, opu ogulacha and George-Ama, Tamuno’mianene, Ibilia’wakianba, Ado Royal War canoe house in Okrika, Wakirike ethnic nationality in Rivers State.

Zachariah attended (UPE) Model Primary School and following on he attended Government Comprehensive Secondary School Borikiri. He has a National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) and was the Vice President NURSS in 2011 and Senate President, Niger Delta Students Union Government (NIDSUG) 2012 at the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, Port Harcourt Rivers State. Formerly Rivers State College of Arts and Science, Romuola.

He also attended Rivers State College of Health Science, Management Technology, Rumueme Port Harcourt, Rivers State in 2014. Erstwhile Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology with a National Diploma in Environmental Health Technician and was the President, National Association of Environmental Health Students of Nigeria (NAEHSON) in 2016.

He currently work with Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt. He was also the first elected Speaker of the National Union of Rivers State Student (NURSS) RIVCOSTECH chapter in 2015 and the Leader Wakirike Students Union 2020.

He is also serving as a Church Secretary in Church of God Mission Int'l, Rehoboth District Headquarters and as the Men department Secretary.

RT. HON. Comr. Levi Zachariah George NURSS NAT'L PRESIDENT WORLD-WIDE, is also a business man and a devoted Christian. He is Married to Mrs. Boma Zachariah George and has a Son, Master Tamuno-dieyepiriye Bryan Zachariah George and a daughter Miss. Bernice Tamuno-oraye Zachariah George.

Comr. Levi Zachariah George NURSS NAT’L PRESIDENT to ⁠ASUU: CALL OFF STRIKE ACTION FOR STUDENT’S SAKE

President, National Union of Rivers State Students, NURSS NAT’L, Comr. Levi Zachariah George has appealed to the striking members of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU to call off the industrial action for the sake of the students and their Children.
He also urged them to consider its psychological effect on the students and return to the negotiating table with the government to find a lasting solution to the crisis before the 21st of September, 2020.
The President made the appeal in Port Harcourt on Saturday.
Zachariah, however, lambasted the government for not honouring the agreements between it and the university teachers, which ASUU said were reached in 2009.
Recall that there had been a lingering face-off between ASUU and the Federal Government on the 2009 agreements and the IPPIS, prompting another bout of strike by the University teachers.
ASUU should use the Remaining days before 21st September to reach an agreement with the Federal government in settling the long issues that made them embark on strike.
It will be very shameful that after more than five months of Schools shut down, that ASUU up till now have not settled there challenges with the federal government.
The students community especially Rivers state Students will not welcome any ASUU strike as the pandemic has done more harm than good.
If ASUU mean well for their children (Students), then the strike should be called off before the 21st of September, 2020 which is the proposed Resuming date for all Schools. The President added.

Report from: Nairaland//notjustzakiReports[i][/i][b][/b]

NURSS National President Calls On Governor Nyesom Wike to Pay Rivers State Students School Fees For The Academic Session.[b][/b]

During The NURSS National Symposium Commemorating 2020 International Youths Day Celebration tagged: Students (Youths) Engagement For Global Action The NURSS National president said "Today is an opportunity to celebrate together the enthusiasm, creativity and the energy of students/youths.

Young people are an untapped reservoir of talent and it is essential to give them the right tools to express their opinions and unlock their potentials.

Comr. Levi Zachariah George said “I am calling on young people to speak out, as I urge our leaders to listen.”
In this landmark year as leaders prepare to adopt new visions for sustainable development the engagement of students and youths should be more valued than ever. At this critical moment in history, I call on young people to demand and foster the dramatic progress as urgently needed in the word, thus when we give youths voice in politics, public life, Orient their school-to-work transition, strengthen their skills, support their political ambitions and facilitate their accesses to decent jobs .... They can now play their full support in building stronger and more inclusive community, the NURSS president added.

Further more the NURSS National president Comr. Levi Zachariah George advocated on behalf of All Rivers State students both home and diaspora, that due to the hardship the novel corona virus had caused, thus some students lost their menial jobs, some parents lost their jobs also, markets were shut down, businesses were slowed, students house rents expired leaving the students frustrated, that the Rivers State Government ably led by His Excellency chief Barr. Ezebunwo Nyesom Wike CON POS Africa, Mr. Quality project should please consider to Pay the school fees of All Rivers State students for the academic session and sees it as a special project so as to ease the burden of the students and their parents.

Distinguished Prof. Okechukwu Onuchukwu during his presentation advised Youths in the Niger Delta Region to stop waiting for white culler jobs but engage in entrepreneurial ventures, get themselves busy with legitimate jobs so as to reduce the high rate of unemployment in the region he said " In other to survive one must participate in economic activities whether you like it or not; is either you get employed or you go into business. In other to survive, one basic thing we must do is to ensure that our youths are properly engaged; we as youths we must also ensure that we are properly engaged, we must not look up to government for everything we must do something extra and think outside the box in other to survive. There are some students after their higher institutions who go back to their village to start up something but most youths look up to white culler jobs and this jobs are not available

Chief Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi a renowned unionist and one time NURSS national President displayed tremendous love and admonished the students to take responsibility, rely less on government jobs, venture into entrepreneurship and always engage in peaceful dialogue in other to cub mayhem at all time.

The NURSS National Comr. Levi Zachariah George once more came up to laud Hon. Chisom Dike, [/b]Nigerian lawmaker representing Eleme, Tai and Oyigbo federal constituency of Rivers State at House of Representatives. [b]Professor Okechukwu Onuchukwu; Distinguished Professor of The University of Port Harcourt, Chief Professor Zeb-Obipi; Dean of Students Affairs Rivers State University, The Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists, Rivers state chapter., NANS Zone B Secretary Comr. Noble Obusoh, The Senate President NURRS National Sen. Miracle Lenebari, Chairman council of SUG presidents Dist. Comr. Randuff, The NURSS National Executive members, All NURRS chapter Presidents, All Ethnic Bloc, Stakeholders, Leaders, Comrades, planning committee members, Press men, Distinguished Guest, Ladies and Gentle Men who availed themselves to make the NURSS 2020 International Youths celebration tagged; Students (Youths) Engagement For Global action a huge Success.

Vote of thanks was taken by the planning committee chairman of the 2020 students symposium comr. Endwell Otonnah the NURSS National Director of Socials.

During his speech he observed all protocols and immensely thanked every body who left their place of comfort to avail themselves present in other to grace the programs success.

After which the NURSS National chief of staff Comr. Emmanuel Saviour Damingo led the congregation in a closing prayer.

BIRTHDAY FELICITATION[/b]

[b]RT. HON. EVANS BIPI
Bapakabiaye'nembo oforii
(AKA) Orina'Wengibo'Yefii
CHIEF WHIP RSHA

I'm writing to wish you a happy birthday and to thank you for your service to our country. You are an inspiration, and I hope you have many more years to keep up the good work.
Thank you for your brave and fearless leadership. I hope that you have a day of joy and rest on your birthday.

Comr. Levi Zachariah George NURSS NATIONAL PRESIDENT WORLD-WIDE

NATIONAL UNION OF RIVERS STATE STUDENTS (NURSS)
NATIONAL SECRETARIAT (WORLDWIDE)
05-08-2020

PRESS STATEMENT:

THANK YOU, YOUR EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR.

The President, National Union of Rivers State Students, Zachariah Levi George has expressed deep gratitude[b][/b][b][/b] and appreciation to President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, [b]His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, [/b]for the swift intervention and subsequently, ordering the Niger Delta Development Commision alias NDDC to pay all allowances owed to the students studying abroad under it's scholarship scheme.

You will recall that over 210 students were affected and nine months after resumption, the scholars spread across the UK, US, Canada, and other parts of the world are yet to receive payment for their tuition and living costs. The take-off grant of N500,000, which should have been paid before they left Nigeria in September 2019. However, this was paid eight months later in April 2020.

Zachariah said: "Loans were taken and personal accounts where emptied to raise funds from families while relying on the promises of the NDDC and the Federal Government, to make the journey to their various institutions. Some are still stranded at home, because they were not able to raise the funds for their visa applications and flight tickets."

The NURSS President added that most scholars resorted to doing menial jobs to raise funds for their programmes, stressing that the COVID-19 pandemic had blocked all avenues for income. He branded the situation as 'disheartening and a national embarrassment':

"The hardship the students encountered shouldn't have been allowed to happen in the first place and in many occasions the young lads resorted to doing menial and casual jobs, just so they can continue their studies and ensure their survival too. This situation was even made worse as the pandemic bit hard on the economies of the countries they were studying even as businesses closed down and lockdown measures were implemented.

I want to heartily thank His Excellency, President Mahummadu Buhari, GCFR, for the timely and proactive action taken towards ensuring the challenges faced by Niger Delta Students studying abroad becomes a thing of the past. I am overjoyed on the order that all outstanding payments should be made to the beneficiaries on or before Friday this week. I am calling on NDDC to ensure that the order is judiciously carried out without any further delay. I am also making my sincerest entreatment that such ugly incidence should not repeat itself in the future" He concluded.

Gideon Murray Jnr
Chief Press Secretary, NURSS, Worldwide.
08163196321

MEET DR. IRENE OBUZOR

Dr. (Mrs.) Irene O. Obuzor Graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree in 2011 from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,Ghana.

She also has a Bachelors in Human Biology (2009) from the same institution.

She has Basic and Advanced Certification in Life Support from the American Heart Association.

She has a keen interest in Paediatrics and holds a Primaries certification in this specialty from the West African College of Physicians.[b][/b]

NATIONAL UNION OF RIVERS STATE STUDENTS (NURSS)
NATIONAL SECRETARIAT (WORLDWIDE)
29-07-2020

PRESS STATEMENT:

PRESIDENT ZACHARIAH SALUTES CHIEF PROFESSOR ISSAC ZEP-OBIPI; A STATESMAN AND SCHOLAR ON HIS BIRTHDAY: DESCRIBES HIM AS A MENTOR AND ROLE MODEL

The President, National Union of Rivers State Student, Comrade Levi Zachariah George heartily salutes and congratulates an accomplished scholar, revered Chief, intellectual doyen, a top brass manager, teacher and an erstwhile President, NURSS, Chief Prof. Issac Zep-Obipi on the occasion of his birthday.

Zachariah described him as a mentor and role model to the younger generation:
"We celebrate today because Prof. Isaac Zep-Obipi continues to shine his bright lights in every endeavours. He is a mentor to me and a role whose life has been anchored on selfless service, philanthropy and astuteness".

The President praised his sterling qualities adding that:
"His unmatched solomonic wisdom in man and organizational management has distinguished him from his colleagues and we are delighted to identify and celebrate with him this day and we ask God to grant him the good health, success, wisdom and the long life to carry on the good work" He concluded.

SIGNED:
GIDEON MURRAY JNR.
CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY, NURSS, WORLDWIDE.
08163197321

VOTE DR. Irene Ibiyengi Obuzor as PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NMA), RIVERS STATE.
[b][/b]
*Mission*

To promote a positive image of doctors in Rivers State and ensure that we remain in the news for only the right reasons.

*Profile*

A vibrant, highly motivated doctor with diverse interests; a Senior Registrar in Paediatrics at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and a PhD candidate of Health Systems Management.

Passionate about instituting positive change in health groups, she has been actively involved in various health campaigns on radio, TV and the social media and has co-organised events such as World Prematurity Day, International Day of the Girl Child, World Cancer Day, World Kidney Awareness day, etc.

She has been an active participant in NMA Rivers activities - medical outreaches, Physician's Week, Games, OGMs, AGMs, etc since the onset of her membership of the association.

*Service to NMA Rivers*

▪️ Secretary, NMA Doctors Lounge Committee.
▪️ Chairman, Fund Raising Committee, Diamond AGM 2020
▪️ Secretary, Publicity Committee Diamond AGM 2020
▪️ Member, NMA Volleyball team

*Recent Interventions and Ongoing Projects*

�� Organised a *FREE MEDICAL/DENTAL/OPHTHALMOLOGICAL OUTREACH* to Ahoada West LGA, Rivers State in each of the 12 Wards in the LGA in partnership with *SPDC* community health department.

�� Launched a Teleresponse Crisis Centre *MEDICBIRD* to support the COVID-19 response by providing *FREE VIRTUAL CONSULTATION* to over *5000* people in *29 states* of the federation bringing together a network of *300* doctors across Nigeria.

�� *COVID 19 sensitization and donation of 1000 customized fabric masks and hand sanitizers* to Odiokwu Community of Ahoada West LGA in partnership with *RivEthics* .

��Hosting of FREE bimonthly *VIRTUAL WEBINARS* for public health advocacy.

��Started a local *#GETMEPPE drive* which provided *5000 sanitizers* to *essential workers in Rivers State* spanning doctors, nurses, laboratory personnel, radio stations, law enforcement agents, etc.

�� Supporter of the *RIVERS STATE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE RESPONSE* to COVID 19.

�� *COVID 19 Sensitization and Donation of 100 sanitizers and facemasks* to *NTA Port Harcourt*

��Technical partner of *ROAD2RECOVERY FOUNDATION* , an NGO filling the gap in rehabilitative services in Nigeria.

�� *WAKA2CURE TV* presenter/Talk show Host.

��Started an *EMERGENCY DRUGS SUPPORT PROJECT* which galvanizes support to make basic emergency drugs available to various government health facilities across the state like MPHC Elelenwo, Kalio-Ama Health Centre, etc.

��Weekly health enlightenment show called *HEALTH WATCH* on Wish FM 99.5

�� *Medical Women Association of Nigeria Volunteer* at Classic FM 91.1

��Monthly guest of the show: *GARDEN CITY RENDEZVOUS* on *NTA Port Harcourt*

��Regular *Instagram and Facebook live guest* of Nigerian info 92.3FM with renowned presenters.

��Resource person: *THE KING'S DAUGHTERS HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY*

��Involved in a *BASIC NEWBORN RESUSCITATION TRAINING program* which provides tutorials to medical students, midwives and various cadres of health workers across the state.

�� *RIRI AND FRIENDS HOME FITNESS INITIATIVE* which brings together young female doctors to work out as a group and share healthy meals.

�� Supporter of *Adventist Rehabilitation, Welfare and Orphanage home, Edeoha*

�� *ONE CHAMPION* (A global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030).

��Member of *WOMEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE mentorship project*

�� *CMDA Nigeria* volunteer

�� *SLUM2SCHOOL project* donor/volunteer

Currently serving in the *Publicity Committee and Young Doctors Forum* of the *Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Rivers* , she intends to harness the experience gathered so far into steering the publicity affairs of NMA Rivers.

*9-point agenda*

✔️Adequately *publicize* the activities of the association on mass and social media. Establish a *donor-funded NMA Radio.*

✔️Improve *doctors’ welfare* by using the power of dialogue and the media to address unsavoury issues such as unemployment, remuneration issues, promotion delays, assault on doctors, unfavourable taxation policies etc.

✔️Introduce a *monthly NMA newsletter*, highlighting key information, adverts and upcoming events. Copies (print & e-copies) to be made available free of charge to members, sponsored by advert placements.

✔️Improve *doctors’ attendance and participation* in NMA activities by getting external bodies to sponsor *incentives* for participants and by notifying doctors about upcoming events with weekly *personalized reminders*. Reduce doctor apathy for NMA especially the young doctors.

✔️Improve the *image and public perception* of doctors in Rivers State by taking advantage of the cordial relationship with the media and by actively setting up *press conferences* to change the narrative.

✔️Revamp the *NMA app* and website and ensure it is *functional* at all times. Create a *database* on the NMA app through which members can call or message any registered doctor in Rivers state with the click of a button.

✔️Foster collaborations by *expanding the list of NMA partners and donors* . Use contacts from personal experience to source for *clinical exchange/externship opportunities* for doctors.

✔️Create a *YouTube channel* for the association, showing *video summaries of activities* for the purpose of record keeping and *increased publicity*, while also actively boosting posts on all existing social media accounts.

✔️Promote unity by being an *unbiased nonprejudicial unifier* in order to promote camaraderie among doctors.

*A vote for Irene Obuzor is a vote for excellence!*

Please make the right choice and give her an opportunity to serve you on 13TH AUGUST 2020.

*Let’s take NMA Rivers to the next level.*
My name is Comr Levi Zachariah George NURSS NATIONAL PRESIDENT WORLD-WIDE

NATIONAL UNION OF RIVERS STATE STUDENTS'(NURSS)
20th July, 2020

PRESS RELEASE

NDDC STOP THE EMBEZZLEMENT OF OUR FUNDS, STUDENTS ARE STRANDED ABROAD, PAY US OUR GRANTS, PRESIDENT SHOULD ACT VERY FAST

The leadership of the National Union of Rivers State Students' NURSS, Worldwide have observed with utter dismay the recent unprofessional gross financial misappropriation playing out by the Interim Management Committee(IMC) of NDDC and it’s supervisory Minister, that has equally suffered scores of Nigeria students that are in the coastal line of the Niger-Delta, especially (Rivers State Students') abroad.

We write with displeasure that the NDDC that we all clamour for for, the betterment of our region and for our welfare is been played on like dice in the hands of political men with no character or less.

We as the apex student union body in Rivers State are stating our position because we are interested in seeing NDDC that works for the benefit of the Niger Delta people.

To this end, the leadership has resolved and want to state categorically after careful consideration of the manifestation into the activities of the agency by various members involved and even the very worrisome dramatic play in the recent committee investigation that took place yesterday at the National Assembly of which we witnessed.

That:

1) President Muhammadu Buhari should urgently intervene into the crisis by asking those accused of fraud to step down as practiced by norm.

2) The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio indicted in the corruption scandal rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) should step down in order to give room for proper investigation and audit of the Committee activities.

3) Prof Pondie Kemebradikumo should immidiately without delay relinquish his position as the Acting MD of NDDC because he has show triats that we are not suitable with.

4) Pay Students their grants and give students their scholarship, students are stranded abroad.

5)Officers should stop the embezzlement of our funds and develop our Communities.

The state of affairs in our country and state is the way it is because reasonable men in the society and opinion leaders have decided to be quiet about things because they feel there is nothing they can do or they are no longer active in the system. And this cannot not continue again.

Signed:

Comr. Levi Zachariah George, Executive President

Date: Monday, 20th July, 2020

To: Senate Committee on Tertairy Education and TETFUND

From: Comr. Levi Z. George, President, National Union of Rivers State Students(NURSS), Worldwide

Re: Bill to Establish Federal University of Environmental Technology, Saakpenwa, Ogoni

Greetings Mr Chairman,
And all Distinguished Members of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFUND.
I am Comr. LEVI ZECHARIAH GEORGE, National Executive President of all Rivers State Students under the ages of National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS) Worldwide.

Today stands historic for all Indigenes of Rivers State especially the Students Community. One can arguable state categorically that each time we talk about Ogoni Kingdom at a National discuss, what bears and comes to heart first is Pollution. We keep hearing about the Federal Government Budget and Oil Money vandalized by Politicians, the portion for the Indigenous people is Oil Spillage, which in turn damages our waters and lands, thus destroying our Agricultural products. I am quite sure that the bold step taken by[b] Senator Barry Barinada Mpigi, [/b]the Distinguished Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial district would duly put smiles on the Face of our Educational Legend and Human Rights Activist, KEN SARO-WIWA, whom had rose and stood against the marginalization of his people and the deprivation of their Rights, but was gruesomely killed in his Struggle for Justice.

The establishment of a Federal University of Environmental Technology at Sapenwa, Ogoni Kingdom in Rivers State is a step in the right direction in ensuring and mandating the effectiveness of Education as against the usual Arms Struggle. Niger Delta Youths has been given Arsenals and labeled Militants in time past, but today, we are privileged to be provided with an opportunity to obtain knowledge and be called Environmental Engineers and Technicians.

The speedy establishment of this Bill would further enhance the Standard of Living of the people, and also empower them through the Technology skills and knowledge that would be acquired, as to get equip us adequately to manage our Oil Industries rather than wasting resources on Foreign Experts. The Ogoni clean-up still dangling up in the space would yet breathe, as this Bill would surely provide answers to the UNEP REPORT, as it would also enable the Clean-up of Ogoni Land to be done by Ogoni people.

Today, I would want to briefly say that on behalf of over 3Million Rivers State Students, that are ably represented by I and my delegation, we would love to say that We are solidly behind and in support of this Bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Environmental Technology.

It is a very great honour and privilege to be part of this achievement, and we would love the Committee to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Leadership of the Senate, and humbly request that the Bill be passed in a record time, as to enable Rivers State Students be availed the opportunity and right of enjoying it's dividend.

Thank you and God bless you.

NDDC Probe: No harm must befall Joi Nunieh – President NURSS backs Gov. Wike as he warns and Commended his efforts in protecting the life of the former MD NDDC Joi Nunieh[b][/b].

The President National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS) National Secretariat has supported the statement credited by the Rivers State Governor, who is the Grand Patron of the NURSS, through the HON. Commissioner For information stating that No harm must betide the former Managing director Joi Nunieh.
You will recall on Tuesday 14th July, 2020 that the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, [/b]warned that no harm must befall the former Managing Director of the Niger-Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Joi Nunieh.
Governor Wike issued this warning in a statement by his Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim in Port Harcourt.
The state government said while it commends the ongoing probe in the [b]NDDC, it will never support any action that will prevent or jeopardize the laudable intentions of President Muhammadu Buhari, to positively reposition the NDDC and fulfil the yearnings and aspirations of the people of the Niger Delta.
As such, the Rivers State Students president Comr. Levi Zachariah George has commended the efforts of the Rivers State Government in the protection of her children irrespective of their political affiliations. It is a laudable one to see a Government intercede on issues like this as part of her responsibilities to protect life’s and property.
“it will interest you to note that, Rivers State owes it a duty to protect her citizens from danger no matter their political affiliation and we cannot fold our hands and watch anyone harm her or any Rivers citizen.
“The Rivers State Government has viewed with concern, the recent developments at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in which the name of our daughter, Dr. Joi Nunieh, the immediate past Acting Managing Director of the Commission, has been drawn into.
“However, it is worthy of note that, the Leadership of NURSS ably Led by Comr. Levi Zachariah George, National President NURSS, wish to state categorically that we are not interested in identifying with the present unwrapping theatrical performances art in the NDDC, and we will not, however, fail to protect our beloved Mother from perceived threat or cause of danger.”
We therefore call on those involved in the ongoing systematic examination in the ]b]NDDC[/b[to ensure that Joi Nunieh does not suffer any harm in the course of their engagements.
Signed:
Comr. Levi Zachariah George NURSS National President World-wide.

PRESS RELEASE

NATIONAL UNION OF RIVERS STATE STUDENTS (NURSS)
NATIONAL SECRETARIAT

06-06-2020

THE PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL UNION OF RIVERS STATE STUDENTS (NURSS) NATIONAL SECRETARIAT ON BEHALF OF ALL RIVERS STATE STUDENTS' COMMENDS THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF RIVERS STATE FOR HIS PROACTIVE MOVES TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF THE CORONA VIRUS IN RIVERS STATE[b][/b]

The president of National Union of Rivers State Students' (NURSS) National Secretariat, on behalf of the entire Rivers State students, commends the executive governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Chief Barr Gov Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON GSSRS POS (africa) for his recent moves geard towards protecting the good people of Rivers State.

This commendation was deemed necessary due to the recent moves made by the governor to decontaminate the state, especially our university environments and the recent free bus scheme covering Port Harcourt, Oyigbo, Eleme and Obio-Akpor Local Government Area in the bid to cushion the effect of the COVID-19.

We have understood that our university environments will also be decontaminated hence giving the students' community hope for the various institutions within the state to resume as soon as possible because the students are ready to resume.

We also appreciate the free bus scheme as we understand that these buses will be helpful as students in Rivers State will also benefit from this scheme.

We describe these moves as thoughtful and timely; only one who loves his people will think of these things.

We therefore ask everyone to take advantage of the free bus scheme and also comply with the directives given by the state government as this will help facilitate the decontamination process.

As it is said, thank you is an application for more, therefore, we considered it necessary to also bring to your notice the need for the provision of testing kits and personal protective equipments within the various universities in the state.

These kits are very necessary as they will be used by various security sectors of the universities to ascertain the health condition of both students and staff before entry into the university.

Student understanding the need for their own safety, will also have to wash their hands at various checkpoints in the University and everyone will be made to adopt the constant use of PPEs.

If this is done, it will be observed that the universities will be able to stop the spread of corona virus with it's environment.

Thank you our dear proactive governor.

Long live the government of Rivers State
Long live Rivers State

Signed
Comr Zachariah Levi George
Executive President
NURSS National Secretariat

Comr Ellah Darlington
Public Relations Officer
NURSS National Secretariat

[color=#000099][/color]PRESS RELEASE

NATIONAL UNION OF RIVERS STATE STUDENTS (NURSS)
NATIONAL SECRETARIAT

08-07-2020

NURSS NATIONAL PAID A FAMILIARIZATION/SOLIDARITY VISIT TO HON. OHIA PRINCE OBI, THE HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RIVERS STATE.[/i]

A delegation from the union, led by Comr. Levi Zachariah George [/b]the national president, paid a familiarization/solidarity visit to [b]Hon. Ohia Prince Obi, [i]Rivers State commissioner for youth development.
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The meeting began with a brief introduction, after which, the president of the union, Comr. Zachariah Levi George thanked the commissioner for the audience granted to the union, amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Comr. Zachariah on behalf of the union, gave the Honourable commissioner an award of excellence, as a means to congratulate him on his well deserved appointment, as the honourable commissioner for youth development Rivers State.

He went further to commend the commissioner and the ministry for the different programs organized, which were geared towards enhancing the welfare of Rivers State youths.

Comr. Zachariah spoke concerning the need for Rivers State students to be carried along in the activities of the ministry.

He expressed his displeasure in the fact that the union, which serves as the apex students body in Rivers State, was not informed and involved in the various activities of the Rivers State government.

He also informed the commissioner of the importance of the bursary scheme and scholarships previously enjoyed by students, pleading for the ministry to join the union in the request, for Rivers State government to remember how pertinent these privileges are to the students.

He also stated that most person who are currently occupying various exulted positions in the state passed through this process, and benefited, hence it will be wrong for the union to die under their rule.

In his words: "We are aware of that most persons currently occupying various exulted positions in the state, passed through this process."

"It is unfair that, these persons who benefited from this system will sit and watch a system that built them die."

The vice president, [i]Comr Elvis Osima Gogo also spoke on the issues raised by the president.

He went further to acknowledge the different projects executed by the governor in the various institutions, especially the Rivers State university, which is his own institution.

Comr. Elvis Osima Gogo stated that there is need for the students to benefit from the government through the bursary scheme and scholarship as well.

He ended by stating that the students of Rivers State participated fully in the last election, which they ensured the the governor emerged.

It will be unfair that the students are not being carried along, after all the efforts made by Rivers State students to ensure the emergence of this government.

In response, the Honourable commissioner, Hon. Ohia Prince thanked the students' leaders for deeming it necessary to familiarize with the ministry.

He made mention of the different structures erected, and the projects executed in the institutions, including the NURSS National secretariat which is a symbolic show of the love the governor has for the union.

The Honourable commissioner, Hon. Ohia Prince advised the leaders, to do their very best to ensure that cultism, exam malpractice, and other social vices are eradicated from the various institutions.

He spoke on the need for rivers state students to build their intellectual capacity.

He informed the leaders that the ministry will do their very best to ensure that the union and it's members will be carried along in all activities of the ministry.

The Honourable commissioner also promised the union will be allowed to play active roles in the forthcoming youth day, which is to hold on the 12th of August.

In his words: "All that have been said can be pointed to just one thing, the inclusiveness of Rivers State students in the affair of the ministry.

"I will assure you all that from now henceforth, Rivers students will be included in all activities of the union."

"On 12 of August which is youth day, I am assuring you that Rivers students will be carried along in whatever activity, the ministry is organising."

Hon. Ohia Prince went further to speak on the issues raised concerning bursary and scholarships for Rivers State students.

He went further to inform the students that even if the issue of bursary should be directed to the ministry of education, the ministry of youth development will do their best to communicate with the commissioner for education as see how they can come in.

He informed the leaders that in the past, those put in charge of these schemes have only used it as a platform to enrich themselves, instead of doing the right thing.

He went further to assure the students that the governor being a lover of education, has in mind to give the students what they are asking for.

In his words: " believing that Nurss will behave well, the ministry will speak to the ministry of education on the importance of bursery and scholarships for Rivers State students"

"in the past, Scholarships are most times given to the rich and not the less privileged, who needs it"

"The Governor is investing rightly, he is full of knowledge, let's present ourselves well to enable the governor see us fit to work with."

The permanent secretary of the ministry, who was also present, addressed the leaders stating that, he understands that In summary NURSS needs inclusiveness.

He laid more emphasis on what the commissioner had earlier said:

"As the commissioner says, avoid drug abuse, cultism and malpractice and think of ways that you can be of great use to the society and the world at large."

"We will not deviate from our mandate, which is centered around Rivers State youths and the ministry will help speak with ministry of education on the issue of bursary and scholarships for Rivers State students."

The meeting ended with prayers taken by [i]Comr. Zachariah Levi George[/i], the national president.

Viva Aluta

Signed:
Comr. Ellah Darlington
Public Relations Officer
National Union of Rivers State Students
National Secretariat

MALAM ADAMU ADAMU
#MINISTER OF #EDUCATION
is misleading the Federal Executive Council (NEC) and Nigerians for Schools not to reopen anytime soon.
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This pandemic is not going away any time soon, one size fits all solution by the Federal Government power play against WAEC is as harmful as the pandemic itself to the Students, economy and the well being of the nation.

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ARE NOT SERIOUS WITH THE EDUCATION OF HER STUDENTS.

IF EVERY OTHER THINGS CAN OPEN, LIKE
1. AIRPORTS
2. MARKETS
3. INTERSTATE BORDERS
4. FREE MOVEMENT ( TRAVELING FROM STATE TO STATE)
5. WORSHIP CENTRE'S
6. OIL COMPANIES
7. ELECTIONS AND CAMPAIGNS
E.g. EDO STATE AND OTHERS

THEN SCHOOLS CAN ALSO OPEN.
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE PROACTIVE AND NOT GIVING THE STUDENTS FALSE HOPE.

PROVIDE THE BASIC THINGS NEEDED TO MAKE IT WORK.
E.g.
1. DISINFECTANT TUNNEL
2. FOLLOW THE LAYED DOWN POLICIES BY NCDC AND W.H.O.

© Levi Zachariah George
NURSS NATIONAL PRESIDENT WORLD-WIDE.