Rivers Crisis: Fubara urges residents not to doubt administration

Rivers Crisis: Fubara urges residents not to doubt administration 

Rivers Governor, Siminanayi Fubara has urged residents not to doubt the promises his government made. 

This is coming after an Appeal Court’s decision overturned the High Court's ruling that removed 27 lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike.

Fubara who quoted the bible while giving his assurance stated that nothing comes easy.

He said this while speaking to journalists after inspecting projects in Khana Local Government Area, on Friday, July 5.

He said: “I know that a lot of you will be wondering what is going on and all that. Government has its own challenges. If you go to the book of Psalm 23 verse 5, in the Bible, it said that God prepares a table before you; it can be before anybody. But there is an underlined word that should be noted there: it said ‘in the presence of your enemies’. So, it means that nothing comes easy.

“I want to assure everyone of you and the good people of Rivers State, that we are not deterred. We have made our promises, we will continue to give you good governance, no matter how difficult it is.

“But, like I said before, the worse is over. We are moving on to ensure that we continue to provide what is needed for the development of our state.”

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GOV ENO REASSURES ON INCLUSIVITY AS UYO WIDOW GETS NEW HOME

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has declared his administration’s resolve to ensuring people of the State benefit from the state's resources, promising that he will achieve the projected 400 homes intended for vulnerable people across the state before 2027 amid other lofty programmes contained in the ARISE Agenda.

The Governor, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon Frank Archibong gave the assurance while handing over a fully furnished ARISE compassionate home and a 500,000 Naira business support grant to a vulnerable widow, Madam Comfort Michael Johnson, from Ikot Ekpeyak Ikono in Uyo Local Government Area. 

The widow, Madam Comfort Johnson, who lost her husband over three decades ago, while pouring praises and blessings on Governor Eno, recounted how her son who was her only hope for a decent shelter died and was buried last year.

In a project overview, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Humanitarian Services, Prince Nsikanabasi Umoekpo, shared a heartwarming story about the beneficiary, painting a picture of how bad her situation was, when they arrived.

Stakeholders, led by the Political Leader and Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah represented by his wife, Dr. Inemesit Uwah, described the Governor as a compassionate leader who has touched the lives of the downtrodden and less privileged members of society, and  commended his developmental strides.

The event featured donations of business support from stakeholders to complement the Governor's magnanimity and showcase the people’s appreciation for the Governor's compassionate disposition.

Police arrested a driver who stole his employer's car and later gave testimony in church

By The Southern Post

The Lagos State Police Command busted several criminal suspects recently. Among them was 36-year-old Amos Daniel, who was caught after stealing his employer’s vehicle on his first day as a driver. Daniel admitted to taking the car to his church to share a testimony of divine provision.

In another case, ex-soldiers Akeem Suleiman and Abdulau Mohammed, along with two civilians, were arrested for their involvement in a robbery gang that operated while wearing military attire. The police found military headgear, uniforms, and identity cards in the possession of the dismissed soldiers.

 Also, a 25-year-old suspect named Thankgod Kesh-David was apprehended for posing as a roadside mechanic and then stealing the vehicles he was supposed to repair.

During a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ikeja, SP Benjamin Hudenyin stated, “We have successfully captured a robbery gang that specialized in carjackings in Lagos. The gang, consisting of four members, including two ex-soldiers dismissed in 2014 and 2017, used full military gear during their criminal activities.”

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS: COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY IBESIKPO ASUTAN PDP STAKEHOLDERS MEETING HELD ON THE 29TH DAY OF JUNE, 2024.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS: COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE IBESIKPO ASUTAN PDP STAKEHOLDERS MEETING HELD ON THE 29TH DAY OF JUNE, 2024.

By The Southern Post

In pursuant to the Peoples Democratic Party’s aims and objectives to foster EQUITY, FAIRNESS, JUSTICE and FAIRPLAY for the togetherness and peaceful co-existence among members, the major stakeholders in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government at the end of the meeting held on Saturday, 29th June,2024, at the residence of the Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Nsikan Linus Nkan, reviewed the political configuration of the Local Government focusing on the forthcoming Local Government Council Polls especially regarding the zoning of the Chairmanship position as well as councillorship and women consideration as directed by the Leader of the party, His Excellency Pastor Umo Bassey Eno during his last meeting with party stakeholders in Government House.  

The meeting of the Major Stakeholders in Ibesikpo Asutan ended with the following resolutions:

1. The Stakeholders having witnessed the transformational Leadership of His Excellency Pastor Bassey Eno’s one year in office and various projects well spread across the entire state and in Ibesikpo Asutan in particular have unanimously resolved to support the Governorship position of Akwa Ibom State with His Excellency Pastor Umo Bassey Eno for eight (8) years. 

2. The Major Stakeholders reaffirmed its commitment to the politics of Equity, Fairness and Justice.

3. The Stakeholders unanimously resolved that the chairmanship position in the forthcoming Local Government Elections is zoned to IBESIKPO CLAN, precisely Former IBESIKPO WARD 4 INEC creation now IBESIKPO WARD 5 by AKISIEC creation.

4. The Stakeholders in collaboration with the Party’s hierarchy in the Local Government, having observed that the four (4) other Wards in IBESIKPO by INEC Creation, having enjoyed high political offices as follows:

IBESIKPO I: (Chairman of Local Government – Dr. Emaeyak Ukpong, 1996, (House of Representatives- Dr. Emaeyak Ukpong, 1999) 

(House of Assembly – Rt. Hon. Aniekan Uko 2015-2023 – (8years).

IBESIKPO II:(House of Assembly -Late Barr. Umoh Udonwa, 1999) (Chairman of Local Government – Apostle Ekpe James, 2012).

IBESIKPO III:(Chairman of Local Government- Prince Uwem Ita Etuk, 2004)  (Hon. Special Adviser/Commissioner in the State Executive Council – 2012-2016.

IBESIKPO IV: (NIL - NO )

IBESIKPO V: (House of Assembly – Late Obong Ekpewo Ekpo 2007)

(Hon. Commissioner in the State Executive Council – Late Barr. Comfort Etuk 2012-2016).

In light of the above, Party Leaders and Major Stakeholders in the Local Government by their wisdom and good conscience have unanimously zoned the Chairmanship position to former IBESIKPO WARD 4, now IBESIKPO WARD 5 by AKISIEC Creation for Equity, Fairness and Justice.

ON COUNCILLORSHIP 

Councillorship zoning of different wards were ratified as follows:

1. IBESIKPO I  –  Ikot Iko Village (Woman Consideration)

2. IBESIKPO II  –  Ikot Eto Village

3. IBESIKPO III  –  Nung Udoe Village (Woman Consideration)

4 IBESIKPO IV  - Ikot Essien Village

5. IBESIKPO V  -     Oku Ikot Edaha Village (Woman Consideration) 

6. IBESIKPO VI  –  Afaha Ikot Owob Village 

7. ASUTAN I  -  AKpautong Village

8. ASUTAN II   –  Ikot Akpaso Village (Woman Consideration)

9. ASUTAN III  –  Ikot Obio Ata Village

10.  ASUTAN IV  –  Ikot Atanguma Village

11. ASUTAN V  –  Ikot Mbride Village

12. ASUTAN VI  –  Ikot Nkwo Village 

The following stakeholders were in the meeting and also signed the communique.

Gov. Umo Eno Directs Recruitment of 100 Safety Officers into State Civil Service

Gov. Umo Eno Directs Recruitment of 100 Safety Officers into State Civil Service 

... Inaugurates Two New Boards

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has directed the immediate recruitment of 100 safety officers into the State Civil Service to help implement safety measures in the different government facilities.

The Governor gave the directive at the inauguration of the boards of Akwa Ibom State Investment Corporation (AKICORP) and the Infrastructure and Assets Management and Maintenance Agency held at the State Executive Chambers, Government House, Uyo.

He noted that there was need to show safety consciousness in all meetings as well as safety briefings to avert avoidable occurrences.

Governor Eno stressed that the AKICORP as well as Infrastructure and Assets Management and Maintenance Agency Boards so inaugurated were not political boards but professional boards and members were selected based on competence.

The State Chief Executive noted that he was determined to ensuring that AKICORP goes back to its original vision of its establishment, stressing that any State government's investments not captured by AKICORP would be presumed to be non-existent.

He maintained that the industrial park will be made functional and urged  members of the AKICORP board to hit the ground running and get investors across the globe to the State especially given the State's peaceful, and business- friendly atmosphere.

Governor Eno noted that the State has assets in different parts of the globe and directed the Infrastructure and Assets Management and Maintenance Agency to take inventory of the State assets and work out modalities to ensure proper management and maintenance.

He expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of State's assets in Lagos and Abuja and assured that measures have been put in place to change the narrative.

The Governor further directed the Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien to conduct a full staff audit of the State public servants including those in Abuja and Lagos and to ensure deployment where necessary.

He disclosed that to stimulate all sectors of the State towards full actualisation of the ARISE Agenda, boards will be desolved in few weeks and reinaugurated accordingly.

In further demonstration of his detribalised disposition, he said the recruitment of safety officers as well as any other category of staff should be all inclusive and not tilted towards any particular tribe or ethnic group.

According to him, the State is one, and any form of recruitment must have a fair representation of the State and most especially on grounds of competence.

He congratulated board members and expressed the hope that they will bring their individual and diverse experiences to bare in the execution of their assignments.

The members of AKICORP Board include; Obong Ide Owodiong-Idemeko (Chairman), Pastor Imoabasi Jacob (Managing Director), Barr. Ben Udowa (Executive Director) Pastor Godwin Ukwat (Executive Director) and Mr. Idorenyen Enang, Non Executive Director (OPS).

Other members include; Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Commissioners for finance, Investment, Lands, Economic Development, and Agriculture.

The Infrastructure and Assets Management and Maintenance Agency has Elder Udo Sam Umoatan (Chairma) Prof. Comfort Etok, Mr. Joshua Ndon Ikpe, Permanent Secretary Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Permanent Secretary/Accountant General, State Director of Fire Service, and Barr. Victor Bob as Secretary/Legal Adviser.