Rivers

Ekpeye Monarch Installs Obuzor, Other

Published

8 years ago

April 21, 2017

It was glitz and glamour at the Palace of Eze Ekpeye Logbo ll, His Majesty (Flt Lt.) Robinson O.Robinson,rtd, during the Chieftaincy coronation ceremony of former Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ahoada West LGA, High Chief I kechukwu Obuzor and other prominent Ekpeye sons.
The ceremony which was performed by His Majesty, Eze Robinson O Robinson the Eze Ekpeye Logbo of Ekpeye Kingdom at his Palace in Odiereke Ubie, Ahoada West LGA of Rivers State last weekend was witnessed by dignitaries from all walks of life .
The Chieftaincy title of Ikegah Ekpeye the second of Ekpeye Kingdom meaning, the Right Hand of Ekpeye bestowed on High Chief Ikechukwu Obuzor was in recognition of his track record of service.
At the ceremony, the Eze Ekpeye Logbo said chieftaincy coronations are rare opportunities given to deserving sons and daughters of Ekpeye Kingdom who have distinguished themselves for the service of God and humanity.
Recall that High Chief Ikechukwu Obuzor had during his tenure as AWELGA Council boss demonstrated quality leadership through the provision of borehole water to many communities, free medical outreach, sanitation and security, including the building of a two bedroom apartment for an old widow who lost everything during the 2012 flood disaster.
Obuzor even after leaving office as council chairman continued this leadership prowess through Obuzor Vanguard by providing educational materials including school uniforms to indigent school children at the grassroots.”
This perhaps, may have informed the decision of Eze Ekpeye Logbo to confer on him the Chieftaincy title.
To the Ikegah Ekpeye the 2nd of Ekpeye Kingdom, Obuzor, the honour was unexpected but he is humbled by the singular honour done him.
According to the celebrant, the recognition will spur him on to do more by reaching out to disadvantaged people in the society particularly those in Ekpeye land.
He challenged youths of Ekpeye to be supportive of the Governor Nyesom Wike-led administration, describing the state chief executive as a great son in-law of the Ekpeye people with passion to transform the land through numerous projects sited in the area.
Obuzor challenged the youth to be positive in their thinking as there will be light at the end of the tunnel.
Other recipients at the ceremony included the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ahoada East LGA, High Chief Justice Eke as the Akwana Ekpeye 1 of Ekpeye Kingdom; High Chief Eric Ishikaku, who was installed as the Eze Chime Ume Uma 1 of Ekpeye Kingdom; and High Chief Bernard Ebere, as the Eze Uyawe Okpeliya Ele 1 of Ekpeye Kingdom, among others.
At such occasion, traditional dance, goodwill messages and Canon shots were not in short supply.
At the reception in Odiokwu, the home town of High Chief Ikechukwu Obuzor, the people rolled out their drums to celebrate the man who has given his all for the betterment of the society.
Chief Obuzor was welcome to his community after the ceremony by dancing elderly women, musical groups and youths who shot cannons at random

Niger Delta

Tai Agric Sector Gets Emergency Attention …As Chairman Distributes Farm Inputs, Inaugurates Technical Team

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1 day ago

February 14, 2025

The Tide

The Chairman of Tai Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon. Matthew Nenu Bari Dike has declared a state of emergency in the agriculture sector of Tai local government.
Speaking while distributing farm implements and other agricultural support packages to the farmers at the council’s headquarters in Saakpenwa, yesterday, Dike challenged farmers to show their farms before requesting for financial assistance.
The council boss stated that as a government, they were committed to putting smiles on the faces of the people and assured that his administration would ensure that every person in the local government is happy.
“As a government we want to assure you that, we will stop at nothing to ensure you all are empowered and living happily”.
According to him, “the gesture is aimed at enhancing food production and security through agriculture, and enjoined all lovers of agriculture in the local government area to identify with the quest to redefine development through agriculture in the local government.
He encouraged everyone to cultivate the passion and return to agriculture, to guarantee self-reliance, maximum food production and security in the area.
His administration, he said, would purchase more yam seedlings in order to get greater production to encourage exportation beyond the shores of Nigeria.
“A boost in yam production will also empower farmers in the Local Government Area”, the elated chairman said.
In a related development, the Chairman has inaugurated a five, member Agricultural Technical Committee for the Local Government Area.
The committee is made up of Pst. Anderson Wariboko, Barr. Paul Newman,, Smith Nyor-Ue, Gladys Jumbo and Dr Keke Rammyson
Also speaking, the Director of Agriculture, Tai Local Government Area, Mr Anderson Wariboko revealed that the event was part of activities to mark the chairman’s 100 days in office.
Wariboko who led the chairman, and other leaders of the council on the distribution of the farm inputs to the farmers, was full of praises for the chairman, Hon. Dike whom he said has the interest of the people at heart.

Kiadum Edookor

Rivers

Moremonee Appointment Rivers Man As Brand Rep

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2 days ago

February 14, 2025

The Tide

One of Nigeria’s leading financial service provider, Moremonee M&M MFB, has appointed a Rivers State man and renowned content creator, Mr. Eche Ndubuisi, as one its brand representatives in the state.

Ndubuisi said he was appointed based on his track records and achievements in marketing strategies, which has made him a celebrity in the content creation through the new media industry.

Speaking to journalists shortly after his endorsement by the company, Mr Ndubuisi said he was committed to marketing the company by bringing his wealth of experience to sell the bank to the world.

He thanked the company for the opportunity and assured that he will justified the confidence reposed on him

MoreMonee Bank was established in 2008, securing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) licence in July.

According to an official of the bank, who spoke anonymously, the Bank migrated as a Limited liability in October 2023, marking the start of a new era for the financial service provider.

He said with a bold vision to become Africa’s generational bank, MoreMonee aims to tackle poverty across the continent by offering accessible financial services that empower business owners and foster job creation.

The company, he continued, is committed to driving growth through innovative products, seamless transactions, and strategic technological integration.

Rivers

Group Faults Shell In Ogale, Bille Environmental Pollution

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2 days ago

February 14, 2025

The Tide

Fridays for Future Nigeria (FFFN), an environmental protection group, has faulted the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) for the environmental pollution in Ogale and Bille communities in Rivers State.

This is contained in a statement by the National Coordinator and Country Representative, FFFN, Mr. Kingsley Odogwu.

Odogwu, who in strong terms condemned Shell’s disregard for human and environmental rights in the region, said, ”The people of the Niger Delta, including Ogale and Bille communities, have an inherent right to a clean and healthy environment, a right that Shell has systematically violated”, he said.

The Ogale and Bille communities in oil rich Nigeria’s Niger Delta are experiencing ongoing and significant environmental pollution, primarily from oil spills.

Residents have claimed severe contamination of their water supply, farmlands, and waterways, preventing them from fishing and farming due to the chronic oil pollution.

This issue is currently the subject of ongoing legal action against Shell in the UK courts by members of these communities.

The FFFN National Coordinator urged the Nigerian government and the international community to support the Ogale and Bille communities in their quest for justice and to hold Shell accountable for its environmental destruction.

He lamented the decades of environmental degradation due to oil spills, gas flaring, and other harmful practices by Shell and other oil companies in the region.

According to him, the ecosystem of the affected communities has been severely damaged, and the health and livelihoods of its inhabitants compromised.

”The affected communities demand that Shell fulfill its legal obligations by cleaning up the pollution to international standards and providing adequate compensation.

”The FFFN stands in solidarity with the Ogale and Bille communities in their pursuit of justice against Shell Petroleum for its egregious environmental destruction in the Niger Delta”, he said.

He called on all citizens of the country to support the move for the actualisation of justice for all the communities and other victims of ecosystem pollution in Nigeria.