Rivers
Amaechi Calls For Reduced Traffic At Onne Free Zone
Rivers State Government has appealed to the management of INTELS Nigeria Limited to reduce their current tariff charges on firms that use the Onne Oil and Gas Free Zone, to enable the establishments that left the state to return back.
Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi made the appeal Wednesday in his office in Port Harcourt during a meeting with INTELS Management and PRODECO Nig. Ltd, led by the Managing Director Mr Gabriele Volpi. Also present at the meeting was the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero.
Governor Amaechi, who reiterated the need for all oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region, particularly Rivers State, to relocate their headquarters to Port Harcourt, noted that reduction of tariffs charged at the Onne Oil and Gas Free Zone would attract those that left back.
The governor said he would continue to mount pressure on the companies to change their approach, and expressed the hope that the sitting of their head offices in Rivers State would help to engage more youths from Rivers State meaningfully and reduce restiveness.
He said the security reason usually given by the companies are no longer tenable, as the state now enjoys relative peace, emphasisng that in a couple of days, the residents of the state would see a new set of Israeli trained policemen that would be on the roads.
According to him, the Police Officers trained by the Rivers State Government would be fully equipped to discharge their duties, without collecting bribes, adding that the newly trained Policemen would enjoy enhanced pay package as incentives.
The governor used the opportunity to inform them that national and international actors and actresses have arrived the state for the ION film festival which the state government is sponsoring to demonstrate to the world that Port Harcourt is safe.
He thanked the establishments that remained in the state during the period of the security threat, noting that his government will continue to encourage companies like Air France, as a way of showing appreciation, for them staying back while others were leaving the state at the height of the crisis.
The Managing Director of INTELS Nigeria Limited, Mr Gabriele Volpi, thanked the state governor for his proactive approach in the discharge of his duties, which the companies operating in the state are immediate beneficiaries.
Mr Volpi, said his company has invested heavily in Rivers State, but noted that the expatriates relocated from Port Harcourt at the wake of security threats to their lives, and pledged their cooperation to encourage other companies return to the state.
As part of activities marking his 100 days in office, the Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Council, Hon Iyekor Ikporo, has commissioned a solar water project at Odiereke Ubie Community.
Other projects commissioned by the chairman at Ward 9 of the local government are Late Emperial Majesty, Eze Robinson O.Robinson palace fence, generator house and security post.
Recall that the palace of the revered deceased King was affected by the recent flood, which destroyed the fence and virtually all his property until the current council chairman came to the rescue.
The ovation that greeted the chairman’ s demonstration of exemplary leadership could be seen in the reception accorded him during the commissioning ceremony.
In her remarks, the wife of the late monarch, Her Majesty Felicia Robinson,who could not hold back her tears, commended the council chairman for wiping away her tears.
She described the chairman as God-sent, and called on the new Eze Ekpeye Lobo 111, King Kelvin Anugwo, to honour the Ahoada West chairman for this singular gesture.
She also called for continuous support of the council chairman and the Governor of the State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for leading the people on the path of progress.
Earlier, the Eze Ekpeye Logbo 111, Eze Kelvin Anugwo, had commended the chairman for taking bold steps to reconstruct the palace fence and other facilities, and expressed gratitude to the chairman for his passion to deliver the dividends of democracy to his people.
While suing for peace and unity of the people, the first class traditional ruler, stressed the need for division among the people to be jettisoned by all and sundry, for the overall development of the Ekpeye ethnic nationality.
In his remarks, the council chairman narrated the significant milestones his administration has recorded within the past three months in office.
He said since charity begins at home, he has taken steps to provide basic necessities to the Ward where he hails from, contending that for a long time, the people of Odiereke Ubie Community had no drinking water, hence, his decision to provide potable and well treated water that would stand the test of time.
He said, “You can recall that when we came here canvassing for votes for our dear Governor, while listening to the requests of our people, lack of potable water in the area was a topmost setback and challenge and that is why on assuming office, we decided to address it.”
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