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Monarch Tasks Appointees On Peaceful, Purposeful Governance
The Eze Oha Evo III of Evo Kingdom, HM King Leslie Nyebuchi Eke, Jp, Eze Gbakagbaka, has charged the newly sworn in 18 Senior Special Advisers to ensure that their entrance will tally with his bid to uphold a peaceful and purposeful reign in the Kingdom.
Eke gave the charge shortly after the 18 SSAs were assigned portfolios at his palace in Woji in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Wednesday.
He said to ease governance within the 33 Communities in Evo Kingdom was part of the reason for the decision.
According to him, the opportunity is purely a call to duty and time to displace any personal life style.
“All of you are professionals. We have Businessmen and Women among you. I have no doubt that you will deliver on your promises to the benefit of the people and entire State”, he said.
Describing Evo as peaceful and rich in diversity, the King beckoned on those who are Business-oriented to consider Evo in their graph, saying that their investment will be secured.
The Monarch further charged the SSAs to fashion out ideas that could help in rendering better traditional governance to the people.
In his speech, the Nye Nwe Eli Rumuobiokani, HRH Eze Samuel N. Ejims-Wokpara (KSC), appealed to the appointees to consider the need to move the Kingdom forward via the positions.
Ejims-Wokpara, who corroborated the statement of King Eke, urged them to brace up and ensure that the Kingdom is placed towards its rightful position.
The Monarch, who lauded the lofty idea of Ejims-Wokpara, said such was not common and must be guided jealously.
Senior Special Adviser on Human Rights and Public Affairs, and Human Relations, Chief Jackson Omenazu, who responded on behalf of others, assured the Monarch of their determination to work.
Omenazu also noted that it can not be business as usual as they will be all out to right the wrongs in the Kingdom for the benefit of all.
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The Founder of the Not Too Young To Lead Initiative, Engr Banigo Boma Edward, has extolled the excellent qualities of the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, as he celebrates his 50th birthday today.
Engr Edward, who poured encomiums on Governor Fubara in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, said the group is honoured to celebrate with the Governor, describing him as an exceptional and visionary leader, saying today marks a significant milestone in his life.
As the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Engr Edward noted that Governor Fubara has demonstrated unwavering dedication and commitment to the welfare and prosperity of Rivers people, saying his leadership style has been a beacon of hope, inspiring countless individuals to strive for excellence.
“On this momentous occasion, we acknowledge your tireless efforts to drive growth, development and progress in Rivers State.Your commitment to creating a better future for all is truly commendable.As you celebrate five decades of life, love and service, we wish you continued good health, wisdom and success.May this new chapter in your life bring you joy, peace and fulfilment,” he said.
The group, therefore, wished Governor Fubara many more years of leadership, innovation, and making a positive impact on the lives of Rivers people and Nigerians as a whole.
Concerned Civil Society Organisations have called for restraint on the planned resumption of oil extraction in Ogoniland, citing environmental degradation, social injustices, and a lack of meaningful community engagement.
The groups, representing various stakeholders across the Niger Delta, issued their statement after a meeting at the Port Harcourt office of Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria.
The statement was endorsed by several organisations, including Environmental Rights Action, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), and Ogoni Solidarity Forum-Nigeria.
According to the groups, the call for a restraint follows an invitation by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for select Ogoni leaders to attend a private meeting to discuss resuming oil production.
The civil organisations criticised this approach, describing it as dismissive of the collective will of the Ogoni people whose lands and livelihoods have been devastated by decades of reckless oil exploitation.
“Ogoniland remains a stark example of environmental degradation, with decades of oil spills, gas flaring, and poor remediation efforts leaving land, water, and air heavily polluted.
“The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Environmental Assessment of Ogoniland in 2011 highlighted the catastrophic effects of oil activities, including severe health impacts and economic losses for the Ogoni people.
“Despite the report’s recommendations, implementation has been slow, with the Nigerian government and oil companies accused of neglecting cleanup efforts.
“The attempt to resume oil extraction without addressing these environmental crises is an affront to the Ogoni people’s right to a safe environment”, the statement read.
The groups outlined a series of demands aimed at ensuring justice, environmental restoration, and sustainable development in Ogoniland and the broader Niger Delta.
They called for the allocation of $1 trillion for the cleanup of the land and compensation for lost livelihood.
“Full and transparent execution of the UNEP report’s recommendations and increased funding for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP).
“Review of the military trial and execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and other environmental activists, along with their exoneration.
“Enforcement of strict regulations and holding oil companies, particularly Shell, accountable for past damages.
“Prioritising a shift away from fossil fuels to mitigate environmental harm and address climate change”, the coalition said.
They urged the Federal Government to recognise Ken Saro-Wiwa, an Ogoni environmental activist executed in 1995, as a hero of the environment, similar to the national honour conferred on MKO Abiola for his role in democracy.
The Kirike Divisional Council of Chiefs in Okrika Local Government Area has expressed confidence in their king, HRH, King (Air Com.) T.O Ogube (rdt.) over what they call his tremendous achievements since assuming the throne.
Speaking with newsmen during the annual banquet for the chiefs of Kirike Division, the Chairman, Alabo, Prof. Sotonye Ogan, said King Ogube deserves commendation for engendering peace in the kingdom since ascending the throne.
The banquet, which held last weekend at Abam in Okrika, was home coming for the reverred chiefs hosted by King Ogube.
Prof. Ogan, Chairman Kirike Divisional Council of Chiefs, sued for peace and unity among the people, stressing that no meaningful development takes place in an atmosphere of rancour and acrimony.
He urged the youths to tow the line of peace, follow the foot steps of their fore fathers as a panacea for advancement of the kingdom.
He further encouraged the youths to promote their culture, saying that no society grows without culture bequeathed by their fore bears.
According to him, “the end of the year banquet is geared towards counting our loses and gains as custodians of the people. It affords us great opportunity to discus issues of great importance of the kingdom and moving it forward.
“It’s an occasion every chief looks forward to, to make merry above all annual home coming where the chiefs dance and eat to the glory of God.
“We also engage on health talk to promote their health status. We commend our King for having volunteered to make it an annual event.
“Our reverted king uses the banquet to thank his chiefs for supporting and assisting him in the kingdom”, he said.
Prof. Ogan explained that peace is key to re- engineer peaceful co-existence among the communities, saying that living together, which attracts development, can’t be compromised under King Ogube, no matter the provocation by some few elements as their king had been a manager of violence.
He pledged total support of the chiefs as he reigns on the throne, urging the Judas among them to refrain and join hands with King Ogube to move Kirike forward.
On an alleged threat by one sacked Chief, Tam George, to disrupt the event, Prof. Ogan said the people are with the king.
In his swift reaction, Chief Tam George denied sponsoring the said attack, saying as at the time of the attack, he was in Port Harcourt, urging them to respect the directive of the State Government through the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Community Development.
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