Rivers MEDIA Friends R/S

03/07/2023

RESPONSE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE STATE CHAIRMAN OF PDP, RIVERS STATE CHAPTER TO THE SPOKESPERSON OF ATIKU ABUBAKAR

The attention of the office of the State Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, His Excellency Ambassador Desmond Akawor has been drawn to media reports orchestrated by one Phrank Shaibu, spokesperson of the former Vice President of Nigeria, Alh. Atiku Abubakar alleging that the 2023 Presidential election for Rivers State was rigged to favor the incumbent President, Mr. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in exchange for a ministerial appointment to former Governor Nyesom Wike.

Rivers State PDP must warn mischief makers against subjecting the independence and sovereignty of a political party to the personal ambition of one man.

We find that the elections, though not without hitches, were a reflection of the wishes and desires of the good people of Rivers State. More importantly, we understand that a matter currently pending before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal ought not to be decided by any individual other than the judicial umpires presiding over the matter.

We also wish to use this medium to state that the PDP family in Rivers state remains committed to the Nigerian vision, regardless of the pilot-in-charge of its affairs, hence, the partywelcomes any appointment of its party faithful, including former Governor Nyesom Wike by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We consider that in building a collective national dream in which all persons are represented and included, allegiance to the party, may not always override the attainment of National goals and interests.

Notwithstanding the above, we find it needful to inform the Nigerian public that the said spokesperson of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu cannot declare any election as rigged, not being a competent court of authority.

While we remain unwavering over our resolve to advocate for southern presidency, we urge Mr. Shaibu to take the task of advising his principal to abide by the caveat in the constitution of PDP which provides that zoning should be respected for the purpose of giving a sense of belonging to all members of the party and for all-inclusiveness.

The Rivers State PDP family also wishes to reiterate calls for unity and mutual respect among party members and leaders in other to build a more progressive political party as co-equal stakeholders in this political journey.

Ojukwu Stephen ESQ.

Special Assistant (New Media) to Rivers State PDP Chairman

03 July, 2023

08/10/2022

21/07/2022

Today, our own Rivers United F. C. winners of Npflofficial 2021/2022 season were at the Government House to formally present their trophy.

We are elated at their victory and the record margin they used to win the league.

To encourage them, the players will get $20,000 each and be sponsored to Real Madrid on a 2-week training tour.

We are also fully committed to supporting the team to ensure they excel in their continental competition.

13/07/2022

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

This is to inform all suitable Applicants seeking for Admission in Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, Port Harcourt, (CEA POLY) that the school has officially commenced the sales of ND/HND 2022/2023 Admission Form today been Wednesday 13th July, 2022.

Applicants are advice to hurry now and pick the form in other to study your dream course and to secure Admission within the 1st or 2nd Batch of the School's Admission list.

13/07/2022

Rivers Education Commissioner Charges Staff of the Ministry to be up and doing.

~ Promises reorientation of teachers.

Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom has charged heads of departments in the Ministry of Education to be up and doing in their various assignments of responsibilities with all sense of diligence.

He gave this charge today while meeting with heads of departments of the ministry of education in the conference hall of the ministry.

Mmom, stated that his duty is to ensure that the blueprint of the state government is properly implemented to the latter to reflect the New Rivers Vision of the Governor of Rivers State in the education sector.

He assured that under his watch as the Commissioner for Education, teachers will undergo a reorientation program and a workshop training to improve their capacity to function better in order to impact positively on the lives of Rivers students.

He advised heads of various departments of the ministry to heed to the directive of the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike CON, to prepare reports as the administration winds up in months to come.

The Education boss thanked the heads of departments of the ministry for the warm reception accorded him. He promised to work harmoniously with members of staff of the ministry.

In his response, the Director Administration, Mr. Austin Ezekiel-Hart welcomed the commissioner to the ministry and pledged the cooperation of members of staff.

He added that, they are aware of the sterling qualities of the education boss and expressed readiness to work together to move the ministry forward.

Mr. Ezekiel-Hart also conducted an inspection tour leading the Commissioner to various departments in the ministry to familiarize with members of staff.

The Commissioner also promised to visit parastatals, agencies and zonal offices of the ministry in the coming days as part of his familiarization tour.

Robinson Hamilton C.
S.A Media/Publicity to the Hon. Commissioner for Education R/S.
13th July, 2022.

05/07/2022

Newly Built Legislative Quarters for Rivers State House of Assembly Members by Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike

06/03/2022

ARIOLU COMMENDS NASS, KINGSLEY CHINDA FOR PASSAGE OF BILL TO CORRECT NAME OF OBIO/AKPOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Barr George Ariolu, has commended the National Assembly for assenting to the bill to correct the spelling of name of the Local Government Area.

He also lauded the Lawmaker representing the LGA at the Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representative for sponsoring the motion to correct the name from its former spelling, Obia/Akpor to Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.

Ariolu stated this at the Council Headquarters in Rumuodomaya on Friday, while reacting to the bill recently signed by the National Assembly to correct the name of the LGA as captured in the federal government constitution of 1999.

The Chairman said the decision of the National Assembly to correct the name is a good development for the entire people of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State and Nigeria.

Recall, during the 7th Assembly of the House of Representatives and Senate, Hon. Chinda had moved a motion to effect a correction on the spelling of Obio/Akpor which was voted alongside 67 other amendments to the 1999 Constitution on Tuesday 1st of March, 2022 by Members of the National Assembly and subsequently passed as a bill on same day.

"I think it is a good news to hear that the National Assembly has voted for the correction of the name Obio/Akpor. That is a good news to hear. Like I have always said, what is important now is what do people want. The moment you do what the people want, you'll see happiness everywhere." He stated

"I see this as a welcome development for the people of Obio/Akpor and Rivers State. And I will urge the good people of our beloved LGA to embrace this changes, because it is for their own interest.”

“And I commend the Senate President and the Speaker, House of Representatives, all the principal officers and members who felt the importance of listening to what is good for the Citizens.”

Signed:
Hon. George Ariolu, Esq.
Chairman, Obio/Akpor LGA
6/3/2022