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JUST IN: Chief Ebinyo Marvin Turner Officially Resigns From PDP.

...Meets Timipre Sylva.

Hon. Ebinyo Marvin Turner, Immediate-Past Chairman of Ogbia LGA officially announced his resignation from PDP and has moved to the APC with his support base.

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RSU Lecturers, Students Mourn As University Professor, Micheal Oden, Dies.

A renowned Geology Professor at Rivers State University (RSU), Professor Micheal I. Oden, is dead.

Oden died on Tuesday evening after a brief illness.

The University Don, Professor Micheal I. Oden, gave up the ghost on Tuesday, 26 September, shortly after the Department paid him a visit at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital were he was receiving treatment.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, late Professor M.I Oden was an avid traveler who had extensively explored more than 30 states in Nigeria as well as various parts of the European continent.

His vast experiences enriched his knowledge and enabled him to incorporate real-world examples into his teaching, inspiring generations of students to appreciate the intricacies of geology.

A Political support Group under the platform of "Apostle for Sylva/Maciver six point agenda" says Governor Douye Diri is a Chief architect of hate speech and agent of falsehood at this period of political season where the Governor is expected to give a scorecard of how he manages the state resources amounting to about 1.2. trillion naira in the last three years and seven months.

In a statement signed and released on Monday in Yenagoa by the group State Coordinator, Prof. Wariowe Ebikeme, the release faulted the remark's of Governor Diri at an interactive session with the Bayelsa State Chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria, where he desecrate the alter of God by labelling Former Governor and APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva as a serial Killer who does not have a connection with the Church of God .

The release wondered while Governor Diri choose the Church as an avenue to launch an aggressive character assassination on Former Governor, Timipre Sylva who had anchored his Governorship campaign on his six point agenda of Human Capital Development, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Economy, Power and Security .

Prof.Wariowe statement note's that Governor Douye Diri Statement that Jesus is the Governor of Bayelsa State at the gathering is not only deceitful but a comic approach to run away from his bad policies and programmes that has put the homogenous Ijaw State as the second poorest state in Nigeria .


The release further asked Governor Diri to desist from spreading hate speech and limit his political campaign within the scope of governance particularly his insensitivity to the local economy of the state.

Prof. Wariowe added that the people of Bayelsa have resolved to queue behind the choice of Sylva/Maciver candidature adding that Monday's endorsement from the reputable Christian body will not save Governor Diri from heavy defeat at the poll.

The group statement also told the Christian body that the Governor is not a believer, but a sycophant who is hiding under the umbrella of God's fellowship to preach peace in public forum, describing the Sampou Born Politician as a violent Politician who during the 2023 general elections sent over fifteen gunboats to cart away sensitive electoral materials in favour of unpopular Member of House of Representatives, Rodney Ambaiowei of the Peoples Democratic Party.

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Bayelsa PDP Fumes As PDP Councilors Meet APC Deputy Guber Candidate, Great MacIver.

Last week, Rivers Mirror; the leading News Outlet covering Bayelsa Gubernatorial Election, reported that about four to six Immediate-past Councillors of the People's Democratic Party in Sagbama Local Government, defected to the All Progressives Congress.

Today, the earlier defected former PDP Councillors of Sagbama LGA now APC members, met with the Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate of APC, Great Joshua MacIver, at his residence in Yenagoa

The Councilors:

Gen. Okorochi.

Hon. Oyinbrakeme Oyobolo.

Hon. Patrick Nimizigha and Hon. Napoleon Ouseibaiwere were led by Hon. Francis Kolokolo, Engr. Highlife Humphrey Peremobowei and the LGA Party Chairman, Hon. Jonah Abeke

The defectors were charged to have a sense of belonging in every APC activity. On their part, the immediate-past councilors vow to mobilize and work for Chief Timipre Sylva.

Bayelsa Guber: Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Timipire Sylva’s Disqualification.

Justice Inyang Eden Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking disqualification of former Petroleum Resources Minister, Timipire Sylva from contesting the November governorship election in Bayelsa State.

The suit instituted against the All Progressive Congress (APC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Sylvia was thrown out for want of merit.

In a judgment on Tuesday, Ekwo held that the plaintiff, Hon Isikima Ogbomade Johnson, failed to establish issues raised in the suit to warrant the disqualification of Sylva from the governorship poll.

Among others, the judge held that the plaintiff failed to establish the allegation that the APC did not conduct a lawful primary election that produced Sylva.

He said from the uncontroverted independent report of INEC, it was clear beyond any doubt that a valid primary election was conducted by APC and monitored by the electoral umpire as required by law.

The judge dismissed police reports tendered by the plaintiff, which claimed that APC did not conduct a primary election.

Ekwo said the purported police reports were worthless and products of illegality because police were not mandated by any provisions of law to do what they did in favour of the plaintiff.

The judge, among others, faulted the police reports for not being on police letterhead papers to give it semblance of originality while he also said that the duty of police at primary elections is to give protection and safety to election materials and voters.

Besides, Justice Ekwo held that most of the documents brought by the plaintiff were done through the back doors in disregard to the well-known, established procedures.

Also, the court rejected the suit because it was not instituted within 14 days the subject matter occurred; hence, it became an academic matter, adding that since the court is not an academic institution, it would not dabble into such a matter.

“In all, I find the case of the plaintiff to be weak, having not been established by preponderance of evidence as required by law.

“In the same vein, the case of the plaintiff, having been demolished by overwhelming exhibits tendered by APC and Timipire Sylva, has no legs to stand upon in the face of the law.

“I make an order, dismissing this case and it is hereby dismissed for lacking in merit,” the Judge held.

The plaintiff had, by an originating summons, dragged APC, INEC and Sylva before the court, praying for an order to disqualify him from being allowed to participate in the coming November governorship election in Bayelsa State.

He predicated his grouse against Sylvia on two grounds Sylva had been elected into governorship office twice and took the oath of office and oath of allegiance twice. At the same time, he also claimed that the April 14 primary election that produced Sylva was illegal and unlawful, having been allegedly done in contravention with APC’s guidelines.

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Nyesom Wike Appoints Ohna Awuse, as Chairman of Rivers Traditional Rulers.

News in details:

Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Chief Nyesom Wike, has approved the reconstitution of the Rivers State Traditional rulers council with His Majesty, Ohna Sergeant Awuse, Paramount Ruler of Emohua Kingdom, as Chairman of Rivers State Traditional Rulers.

The State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, disclosed this yesterday, May 27, at the State Awards and Pre-Inauguration Dinner night held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Port Harcourt.

Announcing His Majesty, Ohna Awuse, as the new Chairman of Rivers State Traditional Rulers, Governor Wike, said:

"By the powers vested on me as the Governor of Rivers State, I have graciously approved Ohna Sergeant Awuse as Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council."

Congratulations
Your Majesty,
Sir Ohna Sergeant Awuse,
Paramount Ruler of Emohua Kingdom,
Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University on your appointment as the Chairman of Rivers State Traditional Rulers.

Rotimi Amaechi Attends Wedding Ceremony of Celestine Omehia's Daughter in Port Harcourt.

Former Governor of Rivers State and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, attended the wedding of Sir Celestine Omehia's Daughter, Kechikamma Omehia.

Wedding Ceremony of Celestine Omehia's Daughter in Port Harcourt Yesterday.

The Chairman of the wedding was Rt. Hon. Austin Opara, former Deputy Speaker House of Representatives.

The wedding ceremony of Sir Celestine Omehia's daughter, Barrister Kechikamma, was held at Corpus Christi Cathedral Church D/Line, Port Harcourt, Rivers.

Reception follows immediately at EUI Event Centre, Port Harcourt.

It was a wedding attended by Top Rivers sons and daughters, politicians and dignitaries all over the world and people from all walks of life.

Among the respected dignitaries present were:

Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, immediate past Governor of Rivers State and minister of Transportation.

Rt. Hon. Austin Opara, former Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives (HoR).

Sen. Lee Maeba, former senator for Rivers South East Senatorial District.

Chief Hon. Abiye Sekibo, former Secretary to Rivers State Government and Former minister of Transportation.

Hon. Uche Secondus, former National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Sen. George Thompson Sekibo, serving senator for Rivers East Senatorial District.

Hon. Tonye Cole, Rivers APC 2019 and 2023 Gubernatorial Candidate.

Hon. Dave Okumgba, APC South South Publicity Secretary.

Hon. Emeka Beke and others.

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Rotimi Amaechi Attends Wedding Ceremony of Celestine Omehia's Daughter in Port Harcourt.

Former Governor of Rivers State and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, attended the wedding of Sir Celestine Omehia's Daughter, Kechikamma Omehia.

The wedding ceremony took place yesterday, May 6, at Corpus Christi Cathedral D/Line in Port Harcourt.

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TINUBU TO INAUGURATE RUMUOLA-RUMUOKWUTA FLYOVER, MAGISTRATES COURT BUILDING -WIKE

Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to inaugurate the iconic Rumuola-Rumuokwuta flyover and Magistrates Court building in Port Harcourt on the 3rd and 4th of May, 2023.

The 1007.5 metres Rumuola-Rumuokwuta flyover which connects Rumuola road to Ikwerre road is the 12th flyover built by the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike’s administration since 2019.

Governor Wike during an inspection tour of the Rumuola-Rumuokwuta flyover and Magistrates Court building in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, disclosed that the President-elect will pay two days visit to Rivers State next week.

“To God be the glory. We are expecting the President-elect on the 3rd and 4th of next month to commission the 12th flyover and the Magistrates Court building. You can see the Magistrates Court building and how amazing it is. We commend the contractor too who has done this job, and quite on time. I don't think you can find this in anywhere in this part of the country.”

Governor Wike explained that the President-elect was told when he came to campaign in Rivers State and paid a courtesy call in Government House , Port Harcourt in February, 2023 that he would be invited to commission some of the landmark projects of his administration.

“We had invited presidential candidates of other parties like Labour, NNPP (New Nigeria Peoples Party), they all came and commissioned projects, and we did say to him (President-elect) that we believe that after the election we are going to invite him to commission projects too. And luckily, these two very important projects are ready.”

The Rivers State governor said it is gratifying that his administration was able to commence and finish the construction of 12 flyovers within the last four years. According to him, Rivers people will attest to the fact that his administration has conscientiously delivered on the promises made to them.

“Rivers people will of course attest to the fact that we have given our best and we thank God and give Him the glory that it has turned out this way. We are extremely happy and we can beat our chest, we can go home satisfied that we have not disappointed our people. “

Governor Wike explained that as of part of the activities to mark the inauguration of the incoming administration in Rivers State, several projects like the Intelligence Centre in Rumueprikom, remodelled Prof. Kesley Harrison and Dental and Maxillofacial hospitals among other projects have been earmarked for inauguration.

“In fact, part of the activities to mark the inauguration of the new governor for the people of the State will be commissioning of other impactful projects. Remember when the IGP (Inspector General of Police) came last time to commission the Intelligence Centre (Port Harcourt), we did promise him that we are going to build another Intelligence Centre. As I speak to you now, that centre is ready. Some other projects are the Kesley Harrison hospital."

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Mother Welcome her Son by Laying her wrappers on the ground for her son who just earned a PhD as a grand welcome back ceremony.

His name is Dr Barinuaka Bestman from Ogoni in Rivers State.

This young man through Grace finished his Master's and PhD without a Job (just N-power and later make up classes and tutorials as well as home lessons in a low income area; Bori).

So mockery, jest , talk downs, insults etc, from people living in his environment and few other friends were so much.

In all, he continued without being distracted by the so many laugh

The mother and siblings consistently encouraged him and that's why the mother couldn't hide her Joy in celebrating him.

May God grant his heart desires and give him more promotion in life.

He is a Friend to be Proud of.

Congratulations 👏

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!

SUSPENSION OF PDP MEMBERS IN OGU/BOLO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Executive of Ward 2 in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area have passed a vote of no confidence and also suspended Senator George Thompson Sekibo CON DSSRS and Mr Isaac Ibiberebupakabo from the PDP Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, the decision was reached in an executive meeting wherein a review of the Presidential and National Assembly Election as well as the State Governship and State House of Assembly Elections held on 25th February and 18th March respectively was observed with dismay that the anti party activities of the suspended party stalwarts of Ward 2 of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area as they worked against the PDP.

The Ward 2 Executive of the PDP also found out that the aforementioned suspended members of the PDP have failed to pay their annual subscription fees as provided by section 8 subsection 9 of the PDP constitution 2017 as amended, hence the vote of no confidence and suspension.

Similarly, the PDP Executive of Ward 10 Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area has passed a vote of no confidence and also suspension Navy Capt Victor Erasmus, Hon Gilbert Enos and Eugene Enos, from the PDP, the reason was same as the aforementioned stalwarts from Ward 2 which is anti party activities and non payment of annual subscription fee.

Also the Executive of Ward 4 of PDP Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area has also passed a vote of no confidence and has suspended Dr Sunny Asetubobe from the PDP for anti party activities and failure to pay annual subscription fee.

All aforementioned PDP stalwarts stand suspended forthwith.

Signed:
Alatoru Sydney
Chairman
Ward 2 PDP Ogu/Bolo LGA

Joshua Tamuno
Secretary
Ward 2 PDP Ogu/Bolo LGA

Samson Enenemibofori
Chairman
Ward 10 PDP Ogu/Bolo LGA

Emmanuel Daddie
Secretary
Ward 10 PDP Ogu/Bolo LGA

Comrd S. T. Alada
Chairman
Ward 4 PDP Ogu/Bolo LGA

Richmond Isaiah
Secretary
Ward 4 PDP Ogu/Bolo LGA
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University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) Declares 5 Days To Mourn Late Professor Nimi Briggs.

Medical expert and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Pro-Chancellor of Bayelsa Medical University, Emeritus Professor Nimi Briggs (OON), is dead.

University of Port Harcourt declares 5 days (MONDAY 10- Friday 14 April 2023) of mourning on the death of Professor Nimi Briggs the 5th Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt 2000-2005

Rivers Mirror also learnt that, all the school flags on campus will fly at half mast.

Condolence register to be opened in the office of the Vice Chancellor, the entrance into senate building and at the College of Health Sciences.

The school has urged all staff, students and stakeholders to pray for the repose of its 5th Vice Chancellor and for strength for his family to remain strong.

God rest the soul of Emeritus Professor Nimi D Briggs and the souls of all the faithful departed in Jesus Mighty name Amen!

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DRAMA
1. SACRILEGE - ADETUTU ADEYEYE
2. ADDICTION - NICOLE BERTRAM
3. THE THINKING HEAD - AKEEM AJIBADE

PROSE
1. SOMAYINA: THE LITTLE SMART ORPHAN - CHIGBO U.
2. STIGMA - SAMSON O. SHOBAYO
3. THE CLOCK - NGOZI CHIMA - UZOSIKE

POETRY
1. THE DETERMINED MINER - OLUSEGUN A.
2. DIVERSITY - CHIGBO UGWUOKE
3. WIND - RAHILA J. DIJI
4. THE MIRROR - ANGUS C. OBINNA
5. UNITED WE STAND - E.E. SANYAOLU
6. MODERNITY - G. O KAYODE
7. LOKOJA - NIYI OSUNDARE
8. MECHANICAL DRUM - JACOB AJAYE
9. MOONLIGHT - SEGUN ADEKOYA & BISI ADEGBOYEGA
10. NIGHTMARE - N. E OKECHUKWU
11. DEATH - OIWONA ANDREW
12. THE NATION'S PARADOX - ABDULLATEEF ISHOWO

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Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, To Inaugurate Eneka-Igbo Etche Road On Thursday.

Eneka-Igbo Etche Link Road constructed by Rivers State Government will be Inaugurated on Thursday, 6 April, 2023 at 11 a.m. by His Excellency Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State, at the invitation of His Excellency Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Executive Governor of Rivers State.

Gov. Makinde Appoints Emohua Monarch As Pro-Chancellor Of LAUTECH

The Governor of Oyo State, H.E Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of His Majesty, Sir Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse, DSSRS, Nne-Nwe-Eli Emohua XIII (Olo IV), Paramount Ruler of Emohua Kingdom, as the Pro Chancellor, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, Oyo State.





Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun announced the appointment in a statement today, Wednesday, 5th April, 2023.



According to Dr. Wasiu, the decision was reached during the state Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, 4th April, 2023.
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Federal Lawmaker In Rivers State, Ephraim Nwuzi, Dumps APC... Defects To PDP.

The Rivers State house of representative member representing Etche and Omuma federal constituency at the national assembly, Chief Hon. Ephraim Nwuzi, the Asa Asa Nga Asa, has again defected to the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Recall that Chief Hon. Ephraim Nwuzi contested under the platform of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections and won a seat at the Federal House of Representatives.

In August 2020, the Federal Lawmaker dumped the state's rulling party, PDP and joined the Etche APC caccus meeting at the residence of the leader of APC in Etche, and was received by the former chairman of the party Elder George Nwanjoku.

After losing his election in February 25th 2023 to Kelechi of PDP, Ephraim Nwuzi has again defected to People's Democratic Party (PDP).

He was received by the state governor, Nyesom Wike and other Lawmakers in the state at the residence of the governor.

His defection is coming less than 24 hours after Alex Wele who contested under the APC for Obio/Akpor Constituency 1, defected to the PDP.
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Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced the expansion of the ultramodern abattoir being constructed in Mgbuosimini community, Rumueme will now include an open spaced market and a motor park.


Governor Wike made the announcement on Thursday , when he visited the project site to inspect the progress of work done on the world class abattoir designed with the capacity to slaughter 400 cattle, 1500 goats and sheep in one day.


The Rivers State governor, who spoke to some residents who thronged out to herald his arrival and waited until he was done with his inspection tour, appealed to them to continue to give the contractor the needed support so that the project could be completed on schedule.


"We are almost finishing the slaughter house and then we are building a market on this side. And we have to commission it before I leave office. So, that is what I want to tell all of you.


"We want to start the park and the market immediately and that will create jobs for us. And I will make sure that those who are around here will be the direct beneficiaries of this jobs."


Governor Wike however, frowned at the slow space of work on the world class modern abattoir project which is fully automated with the state-of-the- art facilities.


The Governor stated that the extent of work already achieved on the project does not meet his expectation because the entire 100 percent contract sum had been paid to the contractor.


Governor Wike inspected the meat mart, administrative building, internal roads, shore protection work, veterinary clinics and the laboratories structures that will check the health of animals before, and also the tissues when being slaughtered.


"We have paid hundred percent. I just approved award of contract for the market to compliment the slaughter.


"But the quality of job; well done, we are satisfied. They have told me that before the end of April, they would have completed the abattoir which is a modern abattoir."


Governor reflected on the state of the former slaughter that was located at Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout and the unhygienic environment that traders conducted their activities, which was unacceptable.


"But this is a modern abattoir were animals, cows and goats would be killed in a more civilized way as it is done according to international best practices."


Governor Wike also used the opportunity to thank residents of Mgbuosimini community for supporting and voting for PDP in the last general election.


"The incoming governor will not disappoint you people. He will even do better than me with your support. You can go home and sleep with your two eyes close."


Governor Wike, also inspected the progress of work done at the magistrates' court premises along Moscow Road in Port Harcourt.


The governor said the project should have been completed by December, 2022, but the delay was caused by some minor amendments made on the structural work.


He explained that the expectation on the contractor now is to complete the external works and had it over by the end of April because the interior furnishing is completed.


"This magistrates' court will be the best in the country. In fact, people call me and ask what kind of magistrates' court we talking about to have this kind of structure.


"I said, well, we must give the best to enhance quality of work from them(magistrates). If you want them to give their best, the environment where they work must also be conducive."


Speaking on how the facility will be maintained, governor Wike explained that the use of alucobond panels in the front view, indicates that there will be reduced cost of maintenance.


Governor Wike pointed out that the Chief Judge is in charge of the judiciary and has to factor into their yearly budget money that will be required for the maintenance of the magistrate courts

"It will not require much, just that what happens here (in this country) is that most of us lack the culture of maintenance. Some people believe that government property is not their property and therefore they don't care.

"But for me, where ever you stay, you must assumed that it is your property and you maintain it the way you maintain your own personal property.


"So, for me, I believe that the Chief Judge will do the right thing to making sure that these structures are well maintained, because nobody will come here and see such structures and then in the next few years the structures are unkept.

"Nobody will be happy about that. I believe that the Chief Judge will do the needful."

2023 Election Is The Best So Far In Nigeria - Sim Fubara.

... Calls for training of INEC Adhoc staff.

Rivers Governor-elect, Sim Joseph Fubara, has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) for conducting a peaceful, free and fair election.

He added that, the 2023 election is the best that INEC has performed so far through the introduction of the BVAS.

The governor-elect also extends olive branch to opposition members, calls on them to join hands so as to make Rivers State a better place.

First Picture: INEC national Commissioner Rivers and Bayelsa, Mrs May Agbamuche Mbu, performed the handover to Sim Fubara.

Second Picture: Rivers Governor-Elect Sim Fubara and his wife.

Third Picture: Rivers State Deputy Governor-Elect, Professor Ngozi Odu.

Last Picture: From Left to Right; Rivers State Deputy Governor-Elect, Professor Ngozi Odu; INEC national Commissioner Rivers and Bayelsa, Mrs May Agbamuche Mbu; Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Ezebunwo Wike; Rivers State Governor-elect, Sim Joseph Fubara; Fubara's wife; State REC Johnson Senikiem Alalibo; Rivers State PDP Chairman, Ambassador Desmond Akawor.

IAUE VC, Prof. Onuchuku, Commends Gov. Wike on Employment at Ignatius Ajuru University.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, has once more commended the governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for granting his request to employ new workers at the institution.

The Vice-Chancellor made the commendation while declaring open a two-day orientation programme for the newly employed workers on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Onuchuku noted that the employment has reduced the shortage of manpower at the institution and would empower it to sustain its position in human capacity development in the state and Nigeria as a whole.

He charged the new workers to be committed to the discharge of their responsibilities, adding that it would be the only way to show their gratefulness to the state government for the opportunity.

The Vice-Chancellor disclosed that the orientation was organised to acquaint the new entrants with the rules and regulations guiding the operations of the university.

He cautioned them to shun all unethical practices because his administration would not hesitate to sanction those found culpable of any form of misconduct, particularly all kinds of extortion from the students.

“Some of the students are just managing to survive, don’t force them to buy books. Don’t extort money from the students when they come to your offices for one service or the other.”

Onuchuku told the workers to be punctual and regular at work, while also insisting on the need to cultivate cordial relationships with their superiors and other colleagues, as he re-emphasised that any corrupt action would be punished.

“Come to work early, relate well with your superiors and colleagues, and don’t do the wrong thing”, he advised.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Acting Registrar, Mr Donald Okogbaa, disclosed that the shortage of manpower was a great concern to the vice-chancellor when he assumed office.

He hinted that the dwindling workforce informed the VC’s appeal to the governor, as he expressed gratitude to Governor Wike for the approval.

The Registrar said the orientation was carefully planned to inform the staff of the policies, procedures, and operations of the institution to empower them to work without problems, as well as to reshape their mindset about the civil service.

He reminded them that the university operates differently from the mainstream civil service and that the management would not hesitate to employ all the enabling laws of the institution to punish those who contravene the laws and statutes.

The Registrar also gave a brief history of the institution and explained the university structure.

In the same vein, the Dean, Faculty of Education, Professor Vincent Asuru, gave a talk on the teacher and students: distinction in teaching and learning/classroom management and conduct, while Professor Femi Shaka of the University of Port Harcourt spoke on examination malpractice and the implications.

Other resource persons were Professor Joseph Kinanee, who gave a discourse on managing work stress and workplace relationships, and Promise Woka of Rivers State University shed light on the role of the university administrator.

https://www.riversmirror.ng/2023/03/ignatius-ajuru-university-vc-prof.html

10,000 Rivers State Job: Application Is Open, Apply Now!

JOBS APPLICATION ADVERTISEMENT

Following the approval of His Excellency, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, POS (AFRICA), the Executive Governor of Rivers State, for employment of Ten Thousand (10,000) eligible youths into the State Civil Service, the Rivers State Civil Service Commission is hereby calling for application from suitably qualified candidates to fill the underlisted vacant posts in the State Civil Service.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applications must be made online (FREE) at the Commission’s dedicated website (www.rscsc.ng) with the following attachments:
Recent Passport Photograph
Typed and Signed application
Professional Qualifications
Degree/HND/ND Certificate
WASC/SSCE/NECO
First School Leaving Certificate
Birth Certificate/Sworn Age Declaration
Local Government Identification
NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption
Evidence of current practice license and registration with professional regulatory bodies
All certificates must be from recognized institutions.

Applicants are required to print out a hard copy of the submitted application form.

All shortlisted applicants will be notified via email, sms and on the Rivers State Civil Service Commission Website (www.rscsc.ng)

NOTE

Applicants must not be less than 18 years or more than 50 years of age
Applicants must possess the minimum qualification for the position he/she is applying for.
Applicants who apply for more than one (1) position will be disqualified
Applicants who are already in the Rivers State Government Service are not eligible to apply

CATEGORY A

Accountant: Candidate must possess a degree in Accounting or Accountancy
Administrative Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in the Social Sciences, Humanities or Arts.
Architect: Candidate must possess a degree in Architecture or Final I examination of the Nigeria Institute of Architects.
Anesthetic Technician: Candidate must possess certificate/diploma in Anesthetics.
Assistant Dental Technologist: Candidate must possess ND in Dental Technology.
Assistant Education Officer: Candidate must possess National Certification in Education.
Assistant Procurement Officer: Candidate must possess HND in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Accountancy, Law, Insurance, Management, Banking and Finance, Quantity Surveying, Engineering and Computer Science.
Auditor: Candidate must possess a degree in Accounting or Accountancy.
Biomedical Engineering Technology/Technicians: Candidate must possess ND/HND in Biomedical Engineering Technology
Commercial Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Economics, Business Administration, Co-operative Management, Commerce or Marketing.
Confidential Secretary: Candidate must possess a degree in Secretarial Administration
Cultural Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Fine Arts, Music, Theatre Arts, Linguistics or Journalism.
Curator: Candidate must possess a degree in Anthropology, History, Sociology, Fine Arts or Music.
Data Processing Officer: Candidate must possess ND in Computer Studies or Data Processing.
Data Processing Assistants: Candidate must possess S.75, JSSC or GCE (Ordinary level) with three credits at one sitting or four credits at two sittings.

Dental Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Dental Surgery.
Dental Surgery Technician: Candidate must possess diploma (ND) in Dental Surgery.
Dental Technologist: Candidate must possess HND in Dental Technology.
Dental Therapist: Candidate must possess an ND/HND in Dental Therapy.

Dietician: Candidate must possess a degree or HND in Dietetics.
Dispensing Optician: Candidate must possess diploma/certificate in dispensing opticianry.
Education Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Education.
Engineer: Candidate must possess a degree in Engineering (Agriculture, Civil, Chemical, Marine, Gas, Electrical, Mechanical, Petroleum, Computer, Industrial etc).
Environmental Health Officer. Candidate must possess a degree in Environmental Health Science/Management or related course.
Environmental Health Superintendent: Candidate must possess HND in Environmental Health Science.
Executive Officer (Accounts): Candidate must possess HND in Accounting or Accountancy.
Executive Officer (Revenue): Candidate must possess HND in Accounting or Accountancy.
Executive Officer (General Duties): candidate must possess ND in Business Administration/Studies or Public Administration
Fisheries Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Zoology, Fisheries, Biology, Bio-Chemistry or Agriculture.
Geologist: Candidate must possess a degree in Geology.
Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist: Candidate must possess a degree in Geology or Applied Geology.
Information Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Arts, Journalism, Mass Communication, Social Sciences or English Language.
Inspector of Taxes: Candidate must possess a degree in Accountancy, Business Administration or Economics.
Labour Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Arts, Social Sciences or Law.
Land Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Estate Management or Land Economy
Librarian: Candidate must possess a degree in Library Studies.
Livestock Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Zoology, Animal Sciences, Animal Husbandry/Animal Production, Agriculture or Range Management.
Medical Imaging Technicians: Candidate must possess ND in Medical Imaging Technology
Medical Imaging Technologist/Radiographer: Candidate must possess a degree/HND in Radiography/Medical Imaging Technology
Medical Laboratory Scientist: Candidate must possess a degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
Medical Laboratory Technician: Candidate must possess WASC/SSCE and evidence of completion of a three-year training in a recognized institution, and obtained the registration of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria for Technician cadre.
Medical Laboratory Technologist: Candidate must possess Associate Membership of the Institute of Medical Laboratory technologist of Nigeria, WASC or SSCE plus the National Diploma of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology (obtained after four years course) and registration with the medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria for Health Technologist.

Medical Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Medicine/Surgery (MBBS or MBBCH)
Medical Records Technician: Candidate must possess Associate Membership of The Association of Medical Records Technicians, Associate Membership of Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, Certificate of Registration of the Institute of Medical Laboratory technology for Technician Cadres after successful completion of the prescribed three years’ training programme.
Nursing Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Nursing.
Nursing Superintendent: Candidate must be a Registered Nurse /Midwife.
Optometrist: Candidate must possess a degree in Optometry or equivalent qualification.
Orthopedic Cast Technologist: Candidate must possess diploma in Orthopedic Cast Technology.
Pharmacist: Candidate must possess a degree in Pharmacy.
Pharmacy Assistant: Candidate must possess Pharmacy Assistant Certificate.
Pharmacy Technician: Candidate must possess the Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Physiotherapist: Candidate must possess a degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution and membership Certificate of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
Planning Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Economics, Statistics.
Procurement Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Accountancy, Law, Insurance, Management, Banking and Finance, Quantity Surveying, Engineering and Computer Science.
Programme Analyst: A candidate must possess a degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics.
Quantity Surveyor: Candidate must possess a degree in Quantity Surveying.
Scientific Officer (Health, Water Resources, Environment): Candidate must possess a degree in Physics, Geophysics, Bio Chemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology.
Social Welfare Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Sociology or Physical or Health Education or Social Works.
Social Works Superintendent: Candidate must possess diploma in Social Works or ND in Social Development.
State Counsel: Candidate must possess a degree in Law and must have been called to the bar.
Statistician: Candidate must possess a degree in Statistics and Mathematics.
Surveyor: Candidate must possess a degree in Land Surveying or Survey Engineering, Geodetic Science or Geodetic Engineering.
Technical Officer (Survey, Works, Town Planning, Water, Transport, Health, etc ): Candidate must possess HND in any of the Technical Officer Fields.
Tourism Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Tourism, Arts or Social Science.
Town Planning Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Urban and Regional Planning or Town Planning.
Veterinary Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Veterinary Medicine or Science.
Youth Development Officer: Candidate must possess a degree in Social Science or Physical and Health Education.

CATEGORY B

Artisan/Craftsman: Candidate must possess FSLC and a pass in the Trade Test Class III, II, I.
Cameraman: Candidate must possess ND in Mass Communication or Cinematography
Cleaners/Gardeners: Candidate must be physically fit and able-bodied.
Clerical Assistant: Candidate must possess Junior Secondary School Certificate or GCE O/Level in three subjects obtained at one sitting.

Clerical Officer: Candidate must possess WAEC/NECO with 4 credits at one sitting or 5 credits at two sittings.
Driver: Candidate must possess a minimum of FSLC, S.75, WAEC or NECO with a valid Class ‘C’ Driving License.
Messenger: Candidate must possess FSLC
Official Reporter: Candidate must possess WAEC and a Diploma with evidence of computer literacy.
Security Guards: Candidates must possess FSLC and evidence of either training in the Nigerian Police, Military or para military.
Store Assistant: Candidate must possess WAEC, NECO OR SSCE.
Veterinary Laboratory Assistant: Candidate must possess WAEC with a pass in Chemistry
Works Superintendent: Candidate must possess ND in relevant subject, NABTEB.

All applications MUST be submitted on or before 10th April, 2023.

Signed:

Strong Members And Amaechi Allies Who Left APC In Rivers State.


List Of Strong Members Who Left APC In Rivers State Since 2015.


It is often proclaimed that a political party and its members desire to ‘serve’ the society.

However, in contemporary times, a political party has merely become a vote winning product and the primary goal of a party is to win elections in a competitive struggle over political power.


Hence, to Attain Power is the first aim of a political party. The rest of the aims are secondary.

In no special order, this is a list of people who have either left or dumped Rivers APC since 2015:

1. Davies Ikanya - Pioneer State Chair

2. Chris Finebone - Pioneer State Pub. Sec

3. Ogbonna Nwuke - Former Spokesman

4. Chidi Lloyd - Ex Assembly Member

5. Sampson Parker - Ex Commissioner

6 Elder D.D Alabere (Arisky)- Elder Statesman

7. Chidi Wihioka- Ex Rep Member

8. Magnus Abe - Ex Senator

9. George Tolofari - Ex Commissioner

10. Nnamdi Okere - Ex SA to Gov

11. Amadi Beatman- Ex Ikwerre LGA Party Chair

12. Isobo Jack- Ex State Govt Official

13. Barry Mpigi - Ex Rep & serving Senator

14. All well Onyeso - Ex Commissioner

15. Collins Ordu - Ex Assembly Member

16. Anosike Orduwa - Stakeholder, Ikwerre

17. Prof. Eddy Adiele - Ex Appointee

18. Lolo Ibineye - Ex Commissioner

19. Dumo Lulu-Briggs - Guber Aspirant

20. Iyke Orji- Ex Assembly Dep. Speaker

21. Morris Pronen- Ex Rep Member

22. Otele Amachree - Ex Speaker

22. Sam-Sam Jaja - Ex Party B.o.T

23. Sunny Wokekoro- Ex Appointee

24. CY Chuku- Ex PDP State Legal Adviser

25. Leyii Kwanee - Ex Dep. Speaker

26. Fred Igwe - Ex Rep Member

27. Okey Worlu- Ex Rep Member

28. Azubuike Odum- Ex Assembly Member

29. Hon Imie Benson - Ex State Party Youth Leader

30. Ineye Jack- Stakeholder, Akuku /Toru

31. Bouchi Nsirim -Ex Campaign DG, Ikwerre LGA

32. Nwobueze Amadi - Ex Chair, Ikwerre LGA

33. Princess Isioma- Ex ONELGA APC Women Leader

34. Late Tasie Wike - Stakeholder, Obio/Akpor

35. Rogers Ichenwo- Stakeholder, Obio/Akpor

36. Monday Wike - Stakeholder, Obio/ Akpor

37. Billy Owhonda- Stakeholder, Obio/Akpor

38. Gift Igoma - Ex Party Chair, Abua/Odual

39. Ben Odigwe - Ex Ikwerre Party Chair

40. Ibim Semenitari - Ex Commissioner

41. Dawari George- Ex Commissioner

42. Victory Ogolo- Ex Senatorial Vice

43. Tams Tsb Ibuluya Jnr - Ex Okrika Chair

44. Late Dabaye Dagogo Jack- Stakeholder

45. Benibo Alabraba - Ex Assembly

46. Bros Dagogo Jack- Ex Governorship Aspirant

47. Forgive Amachree - Pioneer State Admin Secretary

48. Ijuye Dagogo Jack-Stakeholder

49. Chizi Nyeomasila - Stakeholder- Ikwerre LGA

50. Tamuno Williams - Ex Council Chair, Okrika

51. Gilbert Fiberesima- Ex Senatorial Vice Chair

52. Dandyson Uku- Ex State Org. Secretary

53. Peter Odile - Ex State Dep. Chair

54. Felix Nwabochi- Ex Council Chair, ONELGA

55. Kingston Sylvanus - Stakeholder, Andoni

56. Sam Eyiba- Ex Commissioner, Ahoada West

57. Sunny Ogide - Ex Assembly Aspirant

58. Eric Appiah - Ex Leader, Ahoada East APC

59. Marshall Israel - Ex Fed. Commissioner

60. Justice Njoku - Ex Etche LGA Party Chair

61. Augustine Ngo- Ex Assembly Member

62. Chimenim Jerome- Ex Ahoada East Chair

63. Claribel Abam - Ex Head, PHC Board

64. James Fuafika - Ex 3 time Assembly Member

65. Godwin Tamuno - Ex Okrika Council Chair

66. James Aduko - Ex Okrika Council Chair

67 Gilbert Atubokiki - Ex APC Senatorial Vice

68. Iniworikabo George- Ex Okrika APC Vice Chair

69. Otelemabia George,Ex Okrika APC Secretary

70. Emma Deeyah - Ex Rep Member

71. Igo Aguma - Ex Rep Member

72. Alabi Korsi Ex Council Chair, Khana

73 Barry Nwibere - Ex APC Campaign Admin

74. Monday Wike: APC Stakeholder, Obio/Akpor

75. Daddy Pokima: Ex Chair, Degema LGA

76. Tonye Princewill Ex Guber Candidate, ACN

77. Fineman Olungwe Ex Eleme Party Chair

78. Marcus Nle-Eji - Ex Commissioner

79. Nbakpone Okpe - Ex Stakeholder, Tai

80. Nnamdi Abbah Ex Emohua Council Chair.

https://www.riversmirror.ng/2023/03/list-of-strong-members-who-left-apc-in.html

AYU, THE FIGHT HAS JUST STARTED -WIKE

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared to Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who has been suspended by his political unit in Benue State that the fight against him in the party has just started.

The governor stated that it has now become unthinkable to allow any person who was unable to deliver his political unit, ward, local government or State to the PDP during the last general elections to preside over the party.

Governor Wike spoke on Monday during the inauguration of the remodeled Community Secondary School, Okoro-nu-Odo, in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the State.

The Rivers State governor accused Dr. Ayu of collecting bribe and the PDP experienced colossal failure in the 2023 presidential and governorship elections in Benue and across the country.

"Ask them, those who want to be chairman of this party (PDP), what do you have to give to the party now? Presidential election; you took bribe, and lost in your unit, lost in your ward, lost in your local government and lost in your State. Which party will you preside over now?"

Governor Wike said it was God who hardened Ayu’s heart not to resign when the G-5 governors and members of Integrity Group demanded for his resignation after the emergence of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the PDP presidential candidate.

He noted if Ayu had resigned then, his cohorts who were vehemently opposed to the zoning of elective and appointive offices would have used that as an excuse for the party’s abysmal performance in the just concluded general elections.

The governor said it will be morally offensive for Ayu to remain as the national chairman of the PDP after the catastrophic defeat of the party under his watch in his unit, ward, local government, State and national. According to him, the suspension of Ayu is the beginning of the fight to save the party.

"Those of you who are fighting that they have suspended him, you have not seen anything yet. The fight has started. Ayu, the fight has just started. If you know him, those of you who are close to him, tell him, Iyorchia Ayu, the fight has just started."

Governor Wike insisted that instead of Dr. Ayu, using his position to strengthen the grip of PDP of Benue State, he allowed it slip off him. According to him, other PDP controlled States cannot sustain the party financially and tolerate him as their chairman.

"Will you preside over the one (Rivers PDP) I have secured victory for? You want to come and preside over this State (Rivers) so that we will begin to donate money to the party? You, bring your own State to the party too, so that your State can contribute money to the national. If you don't deliver your State, you can't preside over us. You cannot."

Governor Wike noted that already, some persons within the party are thinking and acting to side with Dr Ayu to fight back the suspension slammed on him. He warned such persons that they will be doing so to their detriment because they would have consequences to face.

Specifically, governor Wike said: "look at somebody who did anti-party, he is suspending people. The chief priest of anti-party, native doctor of anti-party suspending those who have worked hard for this party.

"All of you who are joining Ayu, be prepared. Now, I have no other job, the job I have now is to put more heat on them and I will continue to do that."

Governor Wike pointed out the nullity of the purported summoning of members of the National Working Committee of PDP to Abuja to meet and pronounce the suspension as illegal.

"If you like, let the National Secretary rush to Abuja. Let them meet this afternoon and say the suspension is illegal, you will see what you will face. You are calling us small boys, you will see what small boys can do to you."

Governor Wike stressed that those who thought they could toil with Rivers State and not be dealt with squarely can begin to lick their wounds because they have been "peppered".

Governor Wike also dismissed the claim by the former governor of the State, Chibuike Amaechi that he constructed five flyovers during his tenure and yet cannot list them for identification.

The governor restated that his administration, within four years, constructed 12 flyovers, handled by reputable construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, and went ahead to list the flyovers to clear any public doubt.

Governor Wike bemoaned the N50B squandered by the Amaechi administration on less than 2 kilometre monorail project that was never realised.

He wondered why Rivers residents still listen to such politicians when they come around to woe them to allow them fill spaces of political leadership when they failed on previous promises of providing democratic dividend.

Governor Wike thanked the people for voting massively to elect Sir Siminalayi Fubara, who is now Rivers State governor-elect.

Commenting on the project, governor Wike recalled the deplorable state of the school and said Rivers school children who school there will now have a conducive learning place to advance their education.

Inaugurating the project, governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi described governor Wike as a man who loves his people, which has informed the sustained delivery of projects across sectors to better their life.

He insisted that given such massive infrastructural revolution so delivered, it will be joke taken too far for any opposing political party to think and dare challenge to win PDP in Rivers State .

Governor Umahi corrected the impression in some quarters that Governor Wike worked against the victory of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi in Rivers State.

He explained that in 2019, it was governor Wike who tirelessly mobilised political leaders in South East to support the vice presidential ambition of Peter Obi after supporting him to win that slot.

Governor Umahi commended Ayu for not resigning when the G-5 governors and the members of the Integrity Group mounted pressure on him do so. According to him, if he had conceded to the demand then, it would have been difficult for the APC to win the last presidential election.

“I want to also thank very highly the suspended Chairman of PDP. You know, he did very well because if he had accepted to resign, it would have been very difficult for the APC. So, he is our man and I commend him very well. And I'm begging Wike they should lift the suspension so that he can suspend many more of your leaders. We love what he has done.

“And so we commend him and I think that Asiwaju (Bola Tinubu) must know that he worked for him, and must also integrate him in the next administration. And, so all these set of people, Asiwaju/Shettima must know that God turned their hands, to work for him, to actualize the will of God and actualize unity, equity and fairness. And we are very grateful to God for that.”

The Ebonyi State governor also praised governor Wike, whose insistence that a southern Nigeria must succeed President Muhammadu Buhari paved way for the electoral victory of the APC is the south of the country.

“God directly and indirectly made Governor Wike very much available. And so, there is no way APC can conclude about the success of the election without mentioning Governor Wike. And I will be asking Asiwaju/Shettima to please bring Governor Wike to the core administration of the federal government. He has a lot to offer. He has a lot to offer for the unity of the country.”

Providing the description of the project, Rivers State Commissioner for Special Projects, Deinma Iyalla said the school, founded in 1982, over the succeeding years, suffered dilapidation until the intervention of governor Wike.

According to him, there are one numbered unit of six and three classrooms block, three numbered unit six classrooms block, a storey building housing science laboratory, library and ICT, 300 sister Assembly hall, administrative building, a quarters for members of the National youths service corps and water supply facility.

In his address, Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Chinedu Mmom noted that the premises once looked like an abandoned poultry farm but has been restored into a conducive educational facility.

On his part, Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, George Ariolu stated that the remodeled community secondary school is one in the series of magnificent projects governor Wike has delivered across the Rivers State.

According to him, the project now stands among other, as an eloquent testimony of governor Wike's untiring commitment towards the provision of quality learning facilities for Rivers students.

https://www.riversmirror.ng/2023/03/ayu-fight-has-just-started-nyesom-wike.html

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, To Inaugurate Trans-Kalabari Road Project.

His Excellency, Gov. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Executive Governor of Rivers State, has invited His Excellency, Seyi Makinde, Executive Governor of Oyo State to officially inaugurate the Trans-kalabari Road Project.



The Trans-Kalabari Road connects six Kalabari Kingdom communities — KRAKRAMA, OMEGWE-AMA, MINAMA, SANGAMA, OMEGWE-TARIAMA, and ANGULAMA— to the main land.




The inauguration will be held on Tuesday, 28 March 2023, at 11 a.m., by His Excellency, Seyi Makinde, Executive Governor of Oyo State.

Venue: Degema-Krakrama Bridge Bellmouth junction, Degema LGA.

SUBMIT NAME OF LATE APITI OF RUMUEME’S SUCCESSOR IN TWO WEEKS - WIKE.

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has given the Rumueme community in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, two weeks to submit to government the name of the successor of the late Apiti of Rumueme, His Royal Majesty, Nyenwe Eli, Omunakwe Nyeche Nsirim.



The governor urged the kingmakers and those entitled to the vacant stool in Rumueme community to ensure a rancour-free selection process.


Governor Wike gave the charge during the funeral service of the late Apiti of Rumueme, His Royal Majesty, Nyenwe Eli, Omunakwe Nyeche Nsirim at St. John’s Anglican Church, Rumueme on Saturday.



He said Rumueme people should be happy that the monarch’s political activism brought the community to political limelight of the State.



“He brought recognition to Rumueme kingdom. Whether you like it or not, he brought you recognition. There was a time in this local government, nobody could talk about Rumueme, even to come out as a councillor was a problem.



“I know when we decided that a Rumueme man should be chairman of local government, it was a problem. But some of us stood firm and said we can’t continue this way. This man has fought, he was one of those who stood firm and fought for the creation of Obio-Akpor local government.



“That was what led to two Rumueme sons becoming chairmen of Obio-Akpor; Dr Amadi and Timothy Nsirim. He was alive when his son because chairman of the local government he fought for.”



Governor Wike, who described the late Nyenwe Eli, Omunakwe Nyeche Nsirim as an ardent defender of Rumueme’s interest, noted that prior his recognition by the Rivers State government as a first class traditional ruler, the community never had even a third class king.



The governor explained that the government decided to honour the Apiti of Rumueme with a state burial in recognition of his immense contributions to the socio-political development of Rivers State.



“Late Nsirim had contributed so much as far as Rivers State is concerned. Late Nsirim had contributed to the political development of this State and persons in this state, one of them is me standing before you. And so, he deserves to have a state burial.”



Governor Wike said the late monarch was a man of strong character and highly opinionated. And because on this, those who were unable to forge intimacy with him had often misconstrued his actions and disposition.



“Strong men are not liked easily, strong characters are not liked easily, those who are not yes members are not liked easily. Those who are highly opinionated, those who can say their mind for what is right are not easily liked, and that is the person you are seeing here.”



In his sermon, the Rector St. John’s Anglican Church, Venerable Gabriel S.B. Omoleye, who preached on the topic; " A time for everything and purpose" admonished the congregation to conduct their life in manners that pleased God.



Venerable Omoleye declared that anyone who is unable to fulfil God’s purpose for his life, will in the end be reckoned as someone who wasted his time here on earth.



Dignitaries present at the funeral service were the governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi; the wife of the Rivers State governor, Hon. Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, former Rivers State governor, Dr. Peter Odili, his wife, Justice Mary Odili; Rivers State governor-elect, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu; former Senate President, senator John Azuta-Mbata.



The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Simeon Chibuzor Amadi; the Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani; National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-south, Chief Dan Orbih; Rivers State chairman of PDP, Ambassador Desmond Akawor; Ikwerre Local Government Chairman, Hon. Samuel Nwanosike; Emohua Chairman, Hon. Chidi LIoyd; Mayor of Port Harcourt City, Hon. Allwell Ihunda; Obio/Akpor Chairman, Hon. George; PDP Chieftain, Chiefs, Elders, among other dignitaries.

https://www.riversmirror.ng/2023/03/submit-name-of-late-king-of-rumuemes.html

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WIKE, ODILI OTHERS PAY TRIBUTE TO NYENWE-ELI OMUNAKWE NYECHE NSIRIM

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and other dignitaries have paid tribute to the late Apiti of Rumueme kingdom in Obio/ Akpor council, His Royal Majesty, Nyenwe-Eli Omunakwe Nyeche Nsirim.

Governor Wike, in an emotionally laden tribute said the monarch was one of those who against all odds identified with his political aspiration when he first vied for the office of the Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area in 1999.

Speaking at the variety night of tributes which held at the Dr. Obi Wali International Conference, Port Harcourt on Thursday, governor Wike said he remains grateful to the Apiti of Rumueme because of the monarch’s tremendous contribution to his political growth, particularly at a time when his community Rumueprikom could not be reckoned with politically in Obio-Akpor LGA.

“I am emotionally touched because he supported me in 1999, when nobody thought anybody from my community will be something. He stood firm for me to be chairman of Obio-Akpor. I had nobody, but he stood firm and I became chairman. And that is how I grew to be where I am today.”

He further added, “There is nothing I will do today that I will say I have done enough for the contribution of this man to my life, to this State. He has fought for this State very well. He has fought for the Rumueme community.”

Governor Wike said the late Nyenwe-Eli Omunakwe Nyeche Nsirim, was one of the most venerated Rivers State leaders, whose profound legacy to him, the State at large, will always be remembered.

The governor said he was honoured and blessed to have known Nyenwe-Eli Omunakwe Nyeche Nsirim, whom he described was a man of character and integrity, for all these years and was deeply saddened by his demise.

He therefore, urged the monarch’s children to emulate his virtues in recognition of his life-long work to better the lives of his people.

“I pray all of them who are his children should emulate the life of this man, a giver, a philanthropist. If you have a problem and you go to him, he will solve your problem. it doesn’t matter the divide.”

In his tribute, former Rivers State governor, Dr. Peter Odili, said unknown to many, the Nyenwe-Eli Omunakwe Nyeche Nsirim was one of those who funded the political processes that laid the foundation for the democracy Nigerians are enjoying today.

“Rivers State has lost one of her greatest. The void he is leaving cannot be filled because he is probably the last standing founding icon of our dear State. But for the family, be consoled that you had a royal father that was second to none.

Odili, also used the occasion to commend governor Wike for the emergence of Sir Fubara as the governor-elect of Rivers State.

He urged governor Wike to help Fubara, who is a seasoned technocrat to navigate the learning curve of Nigeria’s politics.

“I have no doubt you will stand with him day and night, and by the special grace of God, he will take Rivers State to greater height.”

Renowned educationalist and a trustee of the Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE), Emeritus Prof. Otonti Amadi Nduka, who gave the vote of thanks, commended governor Wike and the government of Rivers State for honouring Nyenwe-Eli Omunakwe Nyeche Nsirim.

Present at the event were Rivers State governor-elect, Sir Siminalayi Fubara; former Senate President, senator John Azuta-Mbata; former Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chibudum Nwuche; National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-south, Chief Dan Orbih; Rivers State chairman of PDP, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, Local Government Chairmen among other dignitaries.

https://www.riversmirror.ng/2023/03/wike-odili-fubara-mbata-dan-orbihothers.html

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Palm Wine Tapper Rides Bicycle from Ahoada to Government House to Celebrate Fubara's Victory.



A Palm wine tapper, Mr Eze Opuwari, rode an old school bicycle from Ahoada West Local Government to Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt to celebrate Sim Fubara's victory as Governor-Elect of Rivers State.



Alongside, he carried a keg of Palm Wine as a gift that he wants to give to the governor-elect, Sir Sim Fubara.

Ahoada West is a Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria, located North West of Port Harcourt.


It was extracted in 1996 from the old Ahoada Local Government that makes up the present Orashi Region of Rivers State. Its seat is in the town of Akinima.



Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State is bounded by Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, Abua/Odua Local Government Area, Ahoada East Local Government Area on the East we have Besini and Yenagoa both of Bayelsa State on the North and West respectively.



Ahoada West is part of the Local Government that makes up the Ekpeye Ethnic group in Rivers State.

The boundary between Rivers and Bayelsa States from the West is located at Engenni Community of Ahoada West LGA.



He arrived Rumuji area in Emuoha LGA about 1-2 p.m. and finally landed in Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt about 6 p.m.


Palm Wine Tapper Rides Bicycle from Ahoada to Government House to Celebrate Fubara's Victory.



Rivers State Governor-Elect, Sir Sim Fubara, was declared winner of the gubernatorial election by the Returning Officer (RO), Professor Charles Esimone, after he had defeated his closest rivals with 302,614 votes while Tonye Cole of APC and Magnus Abe of SDP trailed behind with 95,274 and 46,981 votes respectively.

https://www.riversmirror.ng/2023/03/palm-wine-tapper-rides-bicycle-from.html