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Retirement Committee Chairman Cautions On Credible Record

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Pension Desk Officers and Accountants in the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State, have been advised to submit credible records of the status of their LGAs to the Retirement Committee to enhance service delivery to the people.
A Commissioner in the Local Government Service Commission and Chairman, Retirement  Committee of the Commission, Barrister Theophilus Owhor made the call during an interactive meeting with Pension Desk Officers of the 23 Local Government Areas at the NULGE Complex in Port Harcourt.
Barrister Owhor who stated that the meeting was purely interactive said desk officers would be called upon at some point to make input, adding that the Pension Committee had already outlined the work it intends to do, stressing that their beat is to man the retirement committee.
He said “why I said the meeting is going to be interactive is that at one point I am going to be asking for input from you”.
He described the Pension Desk Officers and Accountants as a critical element in the work of the committee, adding that the success of the Pension Committee largely depended on their contribution and called for collaborative effort.
Barrister Owhor reminded the desk officers that on their assumption of office as retirement committee, the chairman of the commission had mentioned to them about the pension unit he set up during his previous tenure and the premium placed on the gesture, and charged the desk officers to join the retirement committee in actualising the dream of the pension unit.
He recalled that during a previous meeting, the desk Officers had listed some challenges they face on the job, which range from lack of co-operation from their Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGA), the lack of incentives and called on the officers to make inputs to enable him understand the present status of the councils and note them.
Speaking further, Mr. Owhor said the commission will frown at refusal of retired persons to vacate offices as well as tampering with official records and duplication of names and charged the affected persons to desist from the act.
He called on the desk officers to furnish him with level of compliance of HLGAs with the directive issued by the chairman of commission during a meeting with HLGAs.

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JONAPWD Elections: Commissioner Inaugurates 5-Man Committee 

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The Rivers State Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Mr. Ilamu Arugu, has inaugurated a 5-man electoral committee to oversee the forth-coming elections of the Joint Association of Persons Living with Disabilities in the State (JONAPWD).
Members of the committee were carefully selected from five clusters, representing various categories of persons with disabilities, including visually and hearing impaired, spinal cord injury, physically challenged, and persons with albinism, to ensure that the electoral process is inclusive.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held in his office in Port-Harcourt, Mr. Arugu emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and fairness in the electoral process and charged the committee members to “conduct the election with integrity, impartiality, and the fear of God”.
The  Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Commissioner also tasked the committee with developing a comprehensive plan for the election within two weeks and to report any challenges they encounter within the same timeframe to ensure prompt solutions to facilitate a seamless election.
In his acceptance speech, the newly appointed Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Mr. Nwankwo Ndubuisi, expressed his gratitude to the Commissioner on behalf of his colleagues for entrusting them with the mandate and pledged  to work tirelessly to ensure a free, fair, and credible electoral process.
“I’d like to thank the Commissioner for this opportunity, and I assure him that we’ll work diligently to ensure a successful election”, the Chairman said.
Mr. Ndubuisi also thanked his colleagues for their support and cooperation, saying, “We’re dedicated to making this election a reality, and we’ll work together to achieve our goal”.
This inauguration marks a crucial milestone in addressing the leadership vacuum created by the expiration of Mr. Kie Obomanu’s tenure as Chairman of JONAPWD.
A statement by the Head of Press, Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Martha Igbiks, said, “the Ministry’s initiative is a welcome development which demonstrates its commitment to promoting inclusivity, transparency, and accountability in governance, ensuring that persons with disabilities have a voice and are actively involved in the decision-making process”.
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Orazi Gas Explosion: 3 Confirmed Dead

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Three persons have been confirmed dead in the Orazi Gas explosion in Port Harcourt , Rivers State, which occurred last weekend.
Recall that the Rivers State Government confirmed that 16 persons  were initially admitted into the hospital as a result of the  explosion.
According to information, the dead, which include a father and two of his daughters, were among those receiving treatment at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH).
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt, saying the 16 survivors from the incident were carried immediately to the RSUTH.
She also confirmed that some of them were in critical conditions when they were taken there.
“In fact, we are currently managing 16 patients that arose from the explosion at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital.
“They have various degrees of burns and thankfully we have a highly specialized unit that is providing expert attention and care to the patients”, she said.
Dr. Oreh said the explosion took place in a residential area without proper guidelines.
“The gas explosion took place in a residential area without adherent to guidelines on how gas cylinders that are commercialized should be operated.
“This is definitely beyond the ministry of health and that emphasizes the fact of what we call social determinants of health and so we work very closely with other ministries”she said.
She also said the Rivers State Government, through the various ministries, is carrying out activities with the view to streamlining the activities of such service providers so that clear guidelines are communicated to them to ensure that the lives of and property of the people of Rivers state is protected.
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Commissioner Commends Gov Over Support For Ministry

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The Rivers State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon Isreal Lebura Ngbuelo, has commended the State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, over the practical steps taken and support given to the ministry during the just-concluded Abuja International Carnival, 2024.
Hon Ngbuelo made the commendation during the Ministry’s Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the State’s achievement as the over all best State at the just-concluded Abuja International Carnival, 2024, held at the Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG), Passover Parish in Port Harcourt.
He expressed gratitude to God for the support given to the ministry by the State Governor, noting that it contributed to the success of the Ministry at the Carnival.
“We are here to thank God for success He accorded us at the just-concluded Abuja International Carnival, 2024.
“We left Rivers State with over 700 contingent and emerged as the over all best winner for the Abuja International Carnival, 2024.
” We are here also to thank God for the staff of the Ministry and  the peace in the Ministry, which increased us as a people and we can attest to it that by the grace of God we have a Governor that has passion for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
“That we came back without any injury is a thing of joy”, Hon Ngbuelo stated.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barr. Tomonialadieokuma  Ishmael, said the Ministry organized the Thanksgiving Service to express gratitude to God for successful outing at the Abuja International Carnival.
He said the success of the Ministry at  the event was another landmark for the state, adding that it was not the first time the ministry has been the over all best in the tournament, noting that “the peace in the State has been showcased to the entire world, not just Nigeria, that Rivers State is rich in culture and Tourism.
“We went to Abuja and emerged champions, so we are happy for State and for the ministry”, Barr Ishmael said.
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