Politics
GOV FUBARA APPROVES EXTENSION OF ROAD TO IMO BOUNDARY …Seeks greater support of the people … Vows To Bring Massive Agricultural Development To Etche
GOV FUBARA APPROVES EXTENSION OF ROAD TO IMO BOUNDARY
…Seeks greater support of the people
… Vows To Bring Massive Agricultural Development To Etche
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has declared that his administration will tap into the huge agricultural potentials in Etche to boost food sufficiency and create wealth in the state.
Governor Fubara who spoke during the official flag-off of the construction of the 12.3 kilometers Egwi-Afara-Mba road in Etche LGA on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, said part of the preparation for the agricultural project in Etche is the construction of access roads in the area which is currently being embarked on by the government.
The Governor thanked the people of Etche for their support, and urged them to be vigilant and not succumb to the politics of blackmail and sabotage advanced by some people in the area.
“What we are doing today is to tell Etche people thank you. Thank you for supporting, believing and still standing by us. Our thank you is not limited to the construction of roads alone, it will still extend to the development of your people through manpower development.”
“If we finish the road without the right manpower, the rightful employment and engagement of the youths, the road is useless. We are not going to limit it to just the road.”
He noted, “We will bring agricultural development to Etche, knowing that Etche is the food basket of Rivers State. So, what I have come to do this afternoon is to do the preparation, the road that you are going to use to transport those products that you are going to produce here.”
The governor explained that the target is to complete the road project within a six month period and urged the community to give the necessary support to contractors for smooth execution of the project.
He directed the Commissioner for Works to as a matter of urgency extend the road project in line with the request of the traditional rulers to the boundary between Rivers and Imo State which is estimated to be 10 kilometers from Mba.
Speaking as special guest of honour to flag-off the road, a former governor of the State, Sir Celestine Omehia commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for embarking of rural infrastructural development to provide access to the agricultural belt of the State in Etche.
He said the agro produce of the Etche people is enough to feed Rivers State and Nigeria is given adequate attention just as the government of Sir Siminalayi Fubara is now developing the area for easy access.
Sir Omehia condemned those demarketing the State because of their personal interest and queried what they have attracted to the State since they got ministerial appointment.
He enjoined Etche people to continue to support and stand by the government of Sir Siminalayi Fubara as he will continue to provide them with the required development.
In providing description of the road the Commissioner for Works, Elloka Tasie-amadi Commissioner for Works, Hon. Elloka Tasie-amadi said the road running from Egwi through Afara to Mba is a 12.3kilometer project with 9000 (8.5kilometers) meters drains and 10.3meters wide (7.3 carriage way & 3 meters shoulder) and it is expected to be delivered in 6 months
On his part, the Chairman of Etche Local Government Area, Hon Uzodinma Nwafor thanked Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his love for Etche people especially with the massive projects in the area.
He assured the governor of their continued support adding that they will reciprocate the gesture by consistently standing by him and appealed that the road be extended to Imo boundary in line with the request of the traditional rulers from Etche.
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)
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