Rivers

LG Boss Set To Complete Ubimini Road Project Within One Term

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2 years ago

July 17, 2023

In furtherance of the infrastructure revolution witnessed across Emohua Local Government Area under the present administration, the chairman of the Local Government Council, Dr. Chidi Lloyd has approved the mobilisation of the contractor handling the one Kilometer Ubimini Road with two kilometer drainage undertaken by the local government council in Ubimini community back to site for the immediate completion of the project.
The one kilometer Ubimini road is the fourth in the series of road projects conceived and constructed by the administration of Dr. Chidi Lloyd amid other critical infrastructure projects executed simultaneously across Emohua local government area within one term of the incumbent council chairman.
The delay in the delivery of the project which was flagged off in 2021 is not unconnected to the meager resources available to the local government council, occasioned by the infinitesimal nature of the internally generated revenue of the local government area.
In spite of the above, the contractor handling the project is already back to site to complete the project following the conclusion of the drainages on both sides and culverts at strategic locations, in line with the council chairman’s commitment to the development of the local government area.
The resumption of construction work on the road indicates that the people of Ubimini may be rolling out drums to welcome Dr. Chidi Lloyd and his entourage to the community for the commissioning of the road project in no distant time.
The conception and completion of four road projects amid other infrastructure projects undertaken simultaneously by the Emohua local government council under the leadership of Dr. Chidi Lloyd, within one term of three (3) years isn’t only a phenomenal achievement but a new standard in local government administration, not only in Rivers State but across Nigeria.
Recall that Dr. Chidi Lloyd, a former leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly assumed office as the democratically elected chairman of Emohua local government area on the 17th June 2021.
The project oriented chairman had within two years already completed and commissioned two road; the 1 Kilometer Eveku road with 2 Kilometer drainage in Eveku-Odegu and the 1.5 Kilometer Uke-Eli road with 3 Kilometer drainage in Rundele and the roads are already in use.
The council chairman also recently announced the completion of the 1 Kilometer Chief Nyesom Wike Drive in Akpabu, the third in the series of road projects undertaken simultaneously by his administration, which is expected to be commissioned on a date that would be communicated to the public as part of activities marking his successful two years in office.
The imminent completion of the 1 Kilometer Ubimini road statistically brings to four (4) the number of road construction projects conceived, executed and completed by the Emohua local government council under the administration of Dr. Chidi Lloyd within the period under review.

By: Theresa Fredrick & Charity Amiso

Niger Delta

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

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5 days 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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5 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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5 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.