Politics
OUR GOVT IS ENCOURAGING INVESTORS TO BOOST ECONOMY – GOV. FUBARA
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has said his government is doing a lot to attract investors to boost the economy of the State.
Gov. Fubara who spoke at the Investiture Dinner by the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) in Port Harcourt on Thursday, December 12, 2024 said his administration is willing and ready to work with everyone to better Rivers State.
The governor noted that what is needed in the State is the enabling environment and the encouragement to the business entities and private sector to thrive as demonstrated by his government and urged everyone to continue to support his administration to do more for the people.
“I am here tonight to celebrate with you and show my solidarity to the progress we are making in our dear State. It has not been easy especially capitalizing businesses in Rivers State. However, it gives me joy that there is light at the end of the tunnel and we can feel and see it.”
“What we need here in this State is the enabling environment, the encouragement, the support and the State Government that I represent from what has been mentioned here we are doing our best.”
The governor pointed out that with an increased investment there will be job and wealth creation which in effect will reduce the problem of crime and criminality as the youths will be properly engaged.
“The only way we can solve the problem of criminality and reduce crime is when we create jobs and opportunities to engage our youths. It is jobs that create opportunities to create wealth.”
He congratulated the new President of the Chamber, Dr. Chinyere Nwoga being the first female President of the body since inception and urged the members to give the new leadership under Dr. Nwoga the maximum support as his government will give her the necessary support to succeed.
“In all, what is important now is we must all join hands to support this new management of PHCCIMA to succeed. It has to succeed because it is the first time a woman is the head. Men have their own shock absorbers, so it is important for you to give her all the necessary support.”
Speaking at her Investiture as the first female President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, since inception, Dr. Chinyere Nwoga commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for finding time to attend the event and assured of the continuous collaboration of the Chamber with the government to attract investors to the State.
She said the Chamber being the second largest in the country will continue to perform its mandate of being a platform for sustaining an ecosystem that grows trade partnerships and collaborations, ensuring that government provides necessary infrastructure and allows ease of doing business and creating an access to funding opportunities for businesses in the State
Politics
Breaking: Diri Orders Autopsy on Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death, Warns Against Politicisation
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Governor Diri gave the directive on Saturday while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House in Yenagoa.
Reacting to the incident, the governor condemned what he described as widespread misinformation and speculation on social media, warning against any attempt to politicise the deputy governor’s death.
“I want to make an appeal. I have seen people politicise his death. In Ijaw land, there is no enmity in death. Let nobody politicise the passing of our dearly beloved deputy governor,” Diri said.
“If anyone truly loves him, this is the time to show it. I have directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of his death. There is a lot of nonsense going on on social media.”
The governor further urged the public to focus on mourning and honouring the late deputy governor, noting that the state government had declared three working days of mourning in his honour.
“If anyone is issuing statements to eulogise him, let it end there. Let us mourn him because Bayelsa State is in a mourning mood,” he added.
Governor Diri also called for unity and love among the people, reminding them of the inevitability of death.
Speaking during the condolence visit, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a committed and dedicated individual who played a key role in the activities of his foundation.
“For me, he was someone my foundation and I will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programs,” Jonathan said, adding that Ewhrudjakpo worked tirelessly in that role, even more than when he served as deputy governor.
The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he will never take part in partisan politics, not for even billions of naira.
He stated that no amount of money, including “$1 billion,” (1.4 Trillion naira) would make him join politics.
Oyedepo made this known during an impartation service at Shiloh 2025 held at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.
He explained that partisan politics is not part of his life’s calling and that is why he has chosen to stay away from it.
In his words: “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?
“Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it is off my course.”
The bishop also said the world is in urgent need of God’s intervention because of the times we are living in.
According to him, believers are being trained as an end-time army to bring solutions to national and global problems, similar to what biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel did.
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.
President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.
The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.
President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.
The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.
President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.
“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.
“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025
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