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FORMER RIVERS ASSEMBLY SPEAKER PARTICIPATES IN JOINT COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW'S SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT

Hon. Martin Amaewhule is currently participating in the Sectoral Engagement of the Joint Committee on the Review of the Constitution with the Judiciary.

This includes the Leadership of the National Assembly, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, Chief Judges and other critical stakeholders are in a technical session.

FORMER RIVERS ASSEMBLY SPEAKER PARTICIPATES IN JOINT COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW'S SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT

Hon. Martin Amaewhule is currently participating in the Sectoral Engagement of the Joint Committee on the Review of the Constitution with the Judiciary.

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Innoson Motors expands operations, to site a manufacturing plant in Rivers State.
JULY 10, 2024

In a move that smacks of a significant expansion of the company’s operations in the South-South region of Nigeria.

The Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd, Chief Innoson Chukwuma Ifedaso, CON,
Has revealed plans to establish a state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing assembly in Rivers State.

The decision which is celebrated as a groundbreaking development, was made possible through the dedicated efforts of Rivers Legacy Projects Limited ably led by Ambassador Dagogo Fubara who successfully convinced Innoson to invest in the region.

Ambassador Fubara who expressed his delight at playing a pivotal role in securing this investment, highlighted the immense benefits it will bring to the people of Opobo Kingdom and the wider Rivers State community.

“This development is expected to create numerous employment opportunities, enhance skills development, drive economic growth, and attract further investments to the region,” he stated.

In a landmark announcement,
Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company, emphasized the strategic importance of Opobo Kingdom’s location and its rich history.

He noted that establishing the manufacturing facility aligns perfectly with the company’s mission to promote local industry and drive socio-economic growth nationwide.

“This ground breaking development is poised to elevate the social and economic standards in Opobo Kingdom and neighboring communities in Andoni and Ogoni in Rivers State,” said Dr. Chukwuma.
“We look forward to the successful takeoff of this major investment.”

“The new facility is expected to bring substantial economic benefits to the region, fostering an environment of industrial growth and innovation.

The establishment of this plant is a significant step in boosting local manufacturing capabilities and underscores Innoson’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian economy.

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited in a letter of proposal sent to the Rivers state government, said it first considered the State for its South South headquarters, before it finally arrived at Opobo, after series of meetings, conviction and persuasion from the management and board of Rivers Legacy Projects Limited, led by Ambassador Fubara.

Expressing its readiness to commence construction of the giant motor manufacturing plant in Opobo,

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Limited in a letter to the Rivers state government, noted that the establishment of the company will no doubt raise the social and economic bar in Opobo kingdom in particular and Rivers state in general

The company emphasized that the establishment of the company will benefit the community and Rivers state in areas of employment creations, skill development, economic growth, community development, revenue generation as well as attraction of further investment and industrialization drive.

“Opobo kingdom with its rich historical significant and strategic location presents an ideal environment for expansion plan. Establishing a manufacturing facility in this area aligns perfectly with our mission to promote local industry, create employment opportunities and drive socio economic growth across the nation

“We have conducted a preliminary assessment and are convinced that Opobo kingdom offers numerous advantages for our operation and the establishment of our manufacturing facility.

Opobo will yield significant benefit to both the local communities and Rivers state government.”

Full series out

But that's the truth..

Four significant things happened today in Rivers State that will further move the State forward

First, the House of Assembly sat, screened and approved a Commissioner nominee, Barr. Frank-Fubara who hails from Akuku-Toru LGA as Member of the State Executive Council

Secondly, a High Court of Rivers State issued an ex parte order preventing the Governor, Chief Judge, Attorney -general , etc from accepting, relating or dealing with Hon Martins Amaehwule and his friends as Speaker & Members of the State Assembly

Thirdly is that the Court of Appeal delivered its decision on the so-called tenure elongation law enacted by former Members of the State Assembly led by its former Speaker, Hon. Martins Amaehwule

The Court not only agreed with the ruling of the State High Court which had earlier nullified the Law on the grounds of its inconsistency with the Constitution of the Federal Republic, it also warned politicians to stop their brazen acts of illegality

With this ruling, the 3rd term ambition of the former Council Chairmen came to a final end

Finally, earlier in the day, the good people of Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality, the ethnic group of the FCT Minister paid the Governor of Rivers State, HE Sim Fubara a solidarity visit to declare their support for the Fubara Administration

The visit which was anchored by the highest socio-cultural organisation of Ikwerre people, the Ogbakor Ikwerre Worldwide and the Government recognised Traditional Rulers including opinion & community leaders assured the Governor that Ikwerre people are solidly in support of his administration, having enjoyed the support of other Rivers people for 16 years

We thank God that our State is moving forward despite several attempts at distracting the Government

Nyesom Wike wants to be like Tinubu sadly he can't.

Tinubu is far better than Wike.

Rivers may explode because of one man's selfish interest

Confirmed.

APPEAL COURT STRIKES OUT CASE ON LG TENURE ELONGATION

Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt division on Monday struck out the appeal on the following matters for lack of merit.

By the verdict of the Appeal Court today, The tenure of the Former LGA Chairmen have automaically come to end.

The close story told by Opobo people..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmtYeE9jfr8?si=9Lffx0eg3RVQrVBZ

Ok

Here we go

More

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZZy2ti0GUs?si=CQMprgHzHs9oJAml

Is it suppose to be so?? Is it good??

quote author=Mrexcell post=130791421]Wike did quite a lot for the nigerian judiciary even as governor this is why it will be very difficult for him to loose any case he is interested in.[/quote]

Mr Fix it don buy Dem..lol

AGF addresses FCT minister as Mr Fix it. This is very obvious


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHwVtD8wQcc?si=4nhe5C94hmAitz_A

A day to appeal judgment one party to a case is commissioning appeal building, its too obvious something is fishing.

Sad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zGI-ejgfYY?si=U1EwRHJazoRzfoWm

Finidi George signs 2 years deal with Rivers United

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y_FYYQfl_A?si=93JDcWgkng8xWJVN

Congratulations to Elkanami Warriors

The fa cup rally in the city of Maiduguri huge crowd welcome their darling elkanemi warriors

Here’s a video showing the culprit, Mr. Josiah Preye during the protest with core loyalists of the F.C.T Minister, including Hon. O.K Chinda, Hon. Martin Amaewhule, Chief of Staff to the F.C.T minister Hon. Chidi Amadi, former Chairman of Obio/Akpor LGA Hon. George Ariolu etc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G18kzOf-d4?si=hVRhtNVVqJpOEdj0

Wahala

WE'RE NOT FIGHTING ANYBODY, GOV FUBARA TELLS SENATE C'TTEE

•Accuses Pro-Wike Protesters Of Attempts To Bomb Hotel In PH

•Shames Detractors Calling For State Of Emergency

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has clarified that he is not fighting anybody but rather defending the State against predators, and protecting supporters of the interest of Rivers State against those who feel that they own the life of others.

He also has asserted that the failed attempt to detonate an explosive device at the Hotel Presidential, a five star hotel in Port Harcourt, was a deliberate ploy to strengthen the call for a state of emergency by haters who want to undermine the State to achieve their evil plans.

Governor Fubara made the assertion when he received on courtesy visit, a delegation of the Senate Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation, led by its Chairman, Senator Orji Uzo Kalu, to Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.

The Governor explained that some youths were hired to engage in a protest to demand for extension of tenure of former local government chairmen who have served out their statutory three-year tenure.

Governor Fubara said the protesters and their sponsors were aware that some honourable members of the National Assembly were guests at the Hotel Presidential, which is why they attempted to detonate an explosive device near the facility in order to give reason to support the call for state of emergency when the matter is raised at plenary but they failed.

He said, "As a matter of fact, let me tell you, I know of everything that is happening. Yesterday (Tuesday), they (protesters) were aware that you are in the State. So, there was an attempt to create serious problem.

"In fact, there was a plan to detonate dynamite at the Hotel Presidential because you people were there. But this God that we serve, it happened that the man who was trying to do it, detonated it but just few seconds after, it blew his hands off."

Governor Fubara asserted: "The idea was that as you were hearing state of emergency, it will be so that by the time they finish, when you return to have your sitting tomorrow (Thursday), the debate will be from somebody from this State who called you people to tell you not to come. He will now raise issue of state of emergency, and say after all, distinguished colleagues saw it happen while you were in Rivers State, that you saw what happened.

"But you see, when you are with God, even your own child who is planning evil, will go and tell somebody that, God is with this man because he is clean, this is what my father is planning. That is what is keeping us in this State."

The Rivers State Governor wondered why it seems that the law is silent or inactive to take its course over offenders because somebody appears to be bigger than the law on the agitation, because there is nowhere in the country were tenure elongation for former local government chairmen has been an issue.

Governor Fubara clarified that he is not fighting anybody but rather defending the State against predators, and protecting supporters of the interest of Rivers State against those who feel that they own the life of others.

The State Chief Executive pointed out that there is no Governor in Nigeria who can take 10 percent of the abuse railed at him by former local government council chairmen.

Governor Fubara said he has taken those insults and attacks in his strides without going hard at the purveyors because their plan is to distract him, stressing that he has remained focused on delivering good governance and democratic dividends to Rivers people.

He said, "Where on earth can tenure of local government chairmen be elongated. You were a former Governor, was it tried in your time. Even those of you that are Senators here, even in your own states, has anyone tried this before?

"Is it that the Constitution that governs Nigeria is different from the one that operates in Rivers State? These are the very pertinent questions we should ask.

"Why should it be that when it comes to the case of Rivers State, the law is always silent? Is it that there is somebody bigger than Nigeria? That is the question I want you to go back with."

Governor Fubara insisted: "I tell you, we know everything that is happening, and you know it, everybody knows it. We should be bold enough to look at the face of people and tell them the truth.

"I am not fighting anybody. If I am fighting, people will know that I am fighting: My pattern will change. What we are doing is to defend ourselves. We can't just fold our hands. Only a tree will be standing and somebody will come and cut it off.

"It doesn't happen as a human being. If you know that danger is coming, you shift. What we are doing is just to protect ourselves. So, Distinguished Senators, I am not fighting anybody."

Governor Fubara further said: "Somebody thinks or some people feel they own life. I don't own life. The person who own life is God. What we are doing here is to serve the people of Rivers State because God has given us this opportunity.

"It doesn't matter the channel the opportunity came from. But the most important thing is God, and nobody takes the place of God in anything," he added.

The Governor told members of the committee to factor in the interest of Rivers State as they recommend the privatisation and commercialisation of public companies, saying that when the State buys stakes in such companies, it can be protected and supervised to be viable.

"I will also appeal to you that in this process of privatisation, anything that has to do with our own State here that needs to be privatised, the Rivers State Government will be interested.

"Because you can't come here and own our property when we have the resources to have shares or to acquire some portion of it.

"So, as a committee, if there is anywhere you can support us; if they is anyone that is still available, let us know, and let us get the details so that we can own it.

"It is only when we own it that those assets can be protected. It is only when we own it, that is when those assets become viable to the State, and also become viable to the Federal Republic of Nigeria," he noted.

In his address, Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation, Senator Orji Uzo Kalu, said they were in Rivers State to carry out oversight duties on some projects under their purview.

Senator Kalu, who is the member representing Abia North Senatorial District, commended Governor Fubara for his love for peace, determination to offer quality governance and keep pace with providing the right climate to engender economic growth to all residents in the State.

The Senate committee chairman also urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to shealth the sword, and call his supporters to order as a commitment to fostering peace and putting the interest of the State above all considerations.

He said, "I want to admire Your Excellency, your Deputy and your team for the good things you are doing in the State, but it is good to have peace.

"I want to thank you because you look like a very peaceful man. Your face shows a peaceful man. Your laugh shows a peaceful man. So, I want you to continue in that manner of peace. There is nothing like peace. Let people who are eating with this problem stop eating from it.

"We know that politics has taken its shape. We commend you for what you are doing for the people of your State. I will continue to ask you to focus on the job.

"Leadership is a very big burden. It is not a sweet potato. It is not anywhere where you can see rice and beans. On the street of Rivers, everyone is saying that the Governor and the former Governor are quarreling.

"We want to plead with you, continue to be holding your people back because if your people demonstrate like the other people, we will have a state of anarchy, and it is not good to have anarchy.

"I want to plead with you to abide by the rules of the land. I plead with you to abide by what the Constitution says. I plead with you to also abide by the decisions of the Judiciary. Wait for every judicial interpretation and act on judicial interpretation," he added.

He pledged the readiness of the committee to work with the State Government to achieve mutually beneficial goals that will advance the interest of all Nigerians, adding that the hardship in the land was already enough burden that leaders need to concentrate efforts to address to promote growth and prosperity for all.

The Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Adaeze Oreh, is calling for the arrest of any patient with injuries suspected to be caused by explosives

Sad coming from FCT minister