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Gov. Diri Tasks New SSG On Performance

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, to bring to bear his wealth of experience and knowledge in order to achieve his administration's goals. Senator Diri gave the charge on Thursday shortly after Prof. Ayawei was sworn in as the 14th SSG inside the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa. Chief Registrar of the State High Court, Mrs Ayibatari Mirin-Johnson, administred the oaths of office and allegiance on the new SSG. The Governor noted that after careful consideration and extensive consultations, he found Ayawei qualified and suited for the crucial role, stating that his appointment was not merely based on the necessity of the position but on his distinguished credentials. According to the Governor, "with Prof. Ayawei's background as a former legislator, financial manager, accomplishment in the academia and political clout, l have no doubt that you wi

Gov Fubara Recommits to Capacity Building of Workforce. Assures NIM of Support

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Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed the determination of his administration to build and strengthen the capacity of workers in the State's Civil Service. The Governor said this during a meeting held behind closed doors in Government House, Port Harcourt, with the national leadership of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered, on Thursday. After the meeting, leader of the delegation and National President of NIM, Dr. Christiana Atako, told newsmen that Governor Fubara, a fellow of the Institute and astute manager, excited them with his plans on human capital development and other development initiatives.  Dr. Atako, who is also the Chairman of Council of NIM said: "In fact, he was talking so much about the civil service. I have told you that one of our strengths is to develop capacity of the workforce, and we told him that we are interested in the civil service of this state".  "We are interested in building capacity of the workforce b

Governor Fintiri to lobby for completion of Chochi Irrigation Project

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Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has thrown his hat into the ring, emphasizing the government's unwavering resolve and commitment to continue pulling strings for the completion of the Chochi Irrigation Project and other federal initiatives that promise to sow seeds of job opportunities and food security in the state. During a special live broadcast on Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation ABC Yola, the Governor underscored the government's pledge to offer a helping hand to farmers across the state, ensuring that the agricultural sector flourishes. In a bold statement, Governor Fintiri declared that his administration would leave no stone unturned in tackling the thorny issue of insecurity for the well-being of all citizens. This claim stands unchallenged, given the tangible strides made in maintaining peace, a welcome guest in every nook and cranny of Adamawa, as evidenced by the clampdown on Shila gang activities and the arrest of its sponsors (with the police confirming 40 arrests of

11 GDI Coordinators Declare Support for Gov Fubara

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Barely 18 days after the groundbreaking declaration of support for the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, by no fewer than 12 Local Government Area Coordinators of the Grassroots Development Initiative (GDI), 11 Ward Coordinators in Ahoada-East have resigned their membership of the group and pledged unalloyed support and loyalty to the Governor and his administration in the State. Ahoada East, which is the Local Government Area of the Chief of Staff, Government House, Dr. Edison Ehie, has a total of 13 electoral wards. The 11 GDI Coordinators, who were in Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday on solidarity visit, said that they have now realised that they had been deceived and misled in the past few months, and decided to retrace their steps, and join the mass of Rivers people to defend and protect their votes and mandate freely given to Governor Fubara. The Coordinators, who were received by the Chief of Staff, Dr. Edison Ehie, pledged to mobilise all their supporter

Don't Panic, We'll Protect Rivers' Interest - Fubara

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Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has told the people of the State not to panic and be rest assured of the determination of his administration to protect lives and property of residents while improving the collective aspirations of the people. Governor Fubara gave the assurance when he addressed members of the Family Support Group, who were on solidarity visit to Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday to declare their unalloyed support to his administration. Family Support Group is an assemblage of well-meaning Rivers youths, women and men drawn from the three Senatorial Districts and 23 Local Government Areas, with the core aim of protecting, promoting and defending the interests of Rivers State. Governor Fubara, who was represented by the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, said that the government is for the youths, women, men and every well-meaning Nigerian who wish the State well. He assured that his administration will not disappoint their e

Gov. Lawal Visits Water Resources Minister, Urges Completion of Zamfara Dam Projects

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Governor Dauda Lawal has urged the Federal Government to enhance the completion and utilization of the ongoing dam projects in Zamfara State. The governor appealed on Tuesday during an official visit to the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engineer Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsav. A statement by the spokesperson of the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the meeting addressed essential matters related to water projects in Zamfara. According to him, Governor Lawal highlighted the importance of dams in providing a sustainable water source for the state's growing population and their potential to boost agricultural productivity and overall economic growth. The governor emphasized the need for the Federal Government to allocate adequate funding to complete these projects, given their critical role in addressing the state's water scarcity and promoting socio-economic development. Furthermore, Governor Lawal appealed for the completion and utilization of the dam pr

Gov Mbah Inaugurates ESUT Governing Council, Says Education Strongest Weapon to Fight Poverty

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Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Council of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, in line with Section 6 (1) of ESUT Establishment Law, stressing that education remained the strongest weapon to fight poverty. The Governing Council has Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa as Chairman with Prof. Ikenna Chukwu, Engr. James Ifeanyi, Mrs. Gladys Okoro, Hon. Chinedu Onu and Dr. Eric Oluedo as members. He noted that the Governing Council was constituted based on competence and the expressed confidence that the institution and State Government would benefit from members of the Council, given their track records, networks, and experience. Mbah, while calling on the new Governing Council to ensure operational effectiveness of the institution, urged both Council and the Management to work hand-in-hand to realise the lofty dreams for which the institution was founded. He said, “You know that your responsibility as the Governing Council of