The Rivers State Commissioner for Urban Development and Physical Planning, Rt Hon Evans Bipi, has eulogised Gen Gabriel Asabuja over his recent birthday celebration in Port Harcourt.
Bipi said Asabuja is worth celebrating following his numerous contributions and support to the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
He described Asabuja as a strong pillar of governance in Rivers State, adding that the Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning is happy working with him.
He noted that Asabuja’s position as a team leader of the Ministry’s taskforce has been amazing, saying the Ministry is proud associating with him.
The former lawmaker hinted that since Asabuja assumed office as leader of the taskforce, the Ministry has witnessed tremendous improvement.
Bipi said the Ministry will always stand by him to ensure that the dreams of the Governor Fubara-led government are achieved.
On his part, the celebrant, Gen Gabriel Asabuja expressed gratitude to God and the Commissioner for the honour done him.
Gen Asabuja also commended Governor Fubara for his tremendous and good leadership in the State, saying his group will continue to give the Governor maximum support in order to achieve more for Rivers people.
Gen Asabuja described Rt Hon Evans Bipi as one of the best brains working with the Governor, saying under Bipi, the Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning has shown capacity to leverage on the Governor’s mantra of Rivers First.
He said both the personnel of the Ministry, the Directors and adhoc staff are happy with his style of leadership.

The Engenni Simplified Leadership, a socio-political organisation in Engenni Kingdom of Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, has endorsed Governor Siminalayi Fubara for second term in office.
This was part of resolutions made available to newsmen at the end of its meeting at Eagle Island, Port Harcourt.
According to the group, the endorsement was in view of Governor Fubara’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the development of the State.
“Recognising his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the development of the State, the movement proudly endorses the Governor for a second term in office,” it said.
The group also expressed its unflinching backing and support to the Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon Sokari Goodboy Sokari for his resilience, integrity and steadfast commitment in upholding democratic principles which, according to it, thwarted the attempt by former 27 lawmakers of the House to impeach Governor Fubara.
“The movement also expressed appreciation to the Majority Leader of the Rivers state House of Assembly and member representing Ahoada West in the House, Hon Sokari Goodboy Sokari for his resilience, integrity and steadfast commitment in upholding democratic principles, a situation that was instrumental in thwarting the ill-conceived impeachment attempt against Governor Fubara by the former 27 Assembly members on October 30,2023.”
Jointly signed by Hon Ezekiel Agiri, Leader of Ward 4; Jerry Egwu, Ward 1; Chief Dennis Warman,Ward 2; and Sunny Dressman, Ward 3, it also pledged to undertake a solidarity visit to the distinguished legislator to commend him for his exemplary service to the people of Rivers State.
The movement also passed a vote of confidence on   the leadership of the Ahoada-West Local Government Council led by its Chairman, Hon. Iyekor Ikporo and his vice, Hon. Onisojikume Ayonoadu  for their notable achievements within their first 100 days in office.
“According to the movement, “the strides made in executing impactful projects across the Local Government Area reflect their dedication to grassroots development. In appreciation, the movement resolves to pay a courtesy visit to these leaders to extend its congratulations and support,” it said.
It pledged  to seek an audience with Governor Fubara, to formally convey the collective support of the Engenni people to his administration.
“This engagement will also serve as an opportunity to articulate the developmental needs and aspirations of the Engenni community, ensuring that the region receives its fair share of government attention and resources,”it said.
The movement further reaffirmed its profound respect and confidence in the traditional institution of the Engenni people under the leadership of His Royal Majesty, King Moore MacLean Ubuo, Okilomu-Ibe III of Engenni as a way of acknowledging the critical role of traditional leadership in fostering peace, unity, and development.
The Movement pledged to collaborate closely with the royal institution in pursuit of sustainable progress for the Engenni nation.
It further said that it  remains committed to unity, progress, and effective collaboration with all relevant stakeholders to enhance the socio-political and economic wellbeing of the Engenni people.
According to the Engenni Simplified Leadership, the meeting was conveyed to deliberate on some critical issues affecting Engenni Kingdom and the broader Rivers State political landscape.

John Bibor

The Joint Provincial Council, East of the Niger, Anglican Communion, held its 2025 Annual General Meeting at St. Michael’s Church, Rumuomasi Deanery, Diocese of Evo from Saturday 15th — Sunday 16th February, 2025.
The meeting which had the theme, “Kept By His Mercies”, with text from Lamentations 3:22-23, had the Archbishops, Bishops, their wives, Chancellors, Financial Secretaries and Synod Clerical Secretaries of the 58 Dioceses as delegates.
At the opening ceremony on Saturday, the Dean of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and Chairman of the Council, Most Rev Blessing Enyindah, charged delegates to stay focused and committed to the matters for discussion and implement decisions reached for the growth of the Church in the region and the advancement of the business of God’s Kingdom.
Most Rev Enyindah, who is also the Archbishop of the Niger Delta Province and Bishop of the Diocese of Ikwerre, lauded the Diocese of Evo for the giant strides recorded in just 15 years of existence while tasking the leadership not to rest on its oars but to strive further to complete the work of the Kingdom in their hands.
Addressing the council in his welcome address, the Bishop of the Diocese of Evo and host of the Joint Council, The Rt Rev Innocent Ordu, welcomed the delegates, and reminded them that the theme is apt and fit as it reminds the Church of God’s inexplicable and instructible mercy towards mankind, which supersedes His righteous judgements.
Bishop Ordu further lamented the many challenges bedeviling the country, such as skyrocketing cost of living, ravaging sicknesses and ailments, proliferation of harmful drugs, natural disasters, high level corruption in public offices, inept political leadership, amongst others, which he said could not consume mankind because of God’s mercies.
In their separate speeches, delegates saluted the Diocese of Evo for willingly accepting to host the council and the comfort they enjoyed during their stay.
Earlier, the council appointed the Synod’s Clerical Secretary of the Diocese of Evo, Rev (Canon) (Dr) Ebenezer Owhor as the Assistant Secretary of the Joint Council.
Also, before the commencement of plenary, the women of St. Michael’s Church, Rumuomasi Deanery thrilled delegates to good traditional tunes and dance steps while His Royal Highness Eze( Sir) Raymond Chinda led the chiefs and elders of Rumuomasi community in Oropotoma Kingdom, to appreciate the council for choosing the community to host the meeting.
They solicited for prayers of peace, unity and development from the council.
The meeting ended on Sunday evening while the Archbishops and Bishops worshipped in various churches in the Diocese of Evo.