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Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that nothing can surpass the eternal gains of living quality and exemplary life because it leaves enduring but positive impact on society. The Governor, therefore, advised people to spend more time in endeavours that contribute to advancing society, help individuals and promote peace at all times.   Governor Fubara made the remark at the Funeral Service of late Mrs. Erefori Basi Maeba, mother of Senator Lee Maeba, former representative of Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly at Luuwa Community in Khana Local Government Area of the State on Saturday. The Governor said: "We are here to celebrate Mama, to say farewell. But I have a question for the family; the Lee family: When Mama was alive, I hope you had a relationship with her? I hope you had a friendship, you had respect for Mama?" "Because it is not just enough for us to come to celebrate her in death. We should, when our parents are aliv...

 … urges them to remain focused  Governor Douye Diri Friday graced the swearing-in of 2024 Batch C, stream 1 National Youth Service Corps Members (NYSC) at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Kaiama, Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA. Represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Alfred Kemepado, the Governor congratulated the new corps members on their successful academic pursuit and urged them to carry forth with the same resilience, dedication, and discipline that have brought them this far.  “Dear Corps members, today marks a monumental milestone in your journey through life, and I extend my sincerest congratulations to each of you for your hard work and dedication, which have led you to this point.  We recognise, with a sense of pride, the tremendous potential that resides within the youth of Nigeria. Our nation’s future hinges on our ability to provide intentional, thoughtful, and sustainable platforms for your development. The Bayelsa State government is therefo...

The Federal and Adamawa state governments have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the conversion of Cottage Hospital Hong and General Hospital Mubi to Federal Medical Centers. Signing the agreement on behalf of the state, Friday in Yola, Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta said state government is mindful of federal government policies, especially the ones that benefit the people of the state. Farauta noted that the state government couldn’t say no when the two health institutions were asked to be handed over to the federal government, due to its numerous benefits to the people of the state. She appealed to the federal government to consider carrying along people from the state for employment into the services of the two FMCs. ‘When finally, these institutions take off, we want asked that our people are the ones to be used in populating the FMCs because they cited in Adamawa”. The deputy governor, assured of state government support form the institutions to thrive in...

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has announced his administration's  readiness to increase the  monthly allowance of corp members in the state from Ten Thousand to Twenty Thousand Naira. Governor Fintiri stated this when he addressed the  2024 Batch C, Stream One corp members during the occasion for the opening ceremony of the orientation course, which took place at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Damare. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said he has no doubt that the corp members will replicate the same gesture by being deligent, discipline, hardworking and committed at their various places of primary assignments for the betterment of their host communities. The Governor reminded them that white collar jobs are not readily available, hence, the need for them to avail themselves of the opportunities for self -empowerment offered through the skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development programme. "I commend the NYSC management for continuously coming up with la...

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that his government will continue to partner quantity surveyors in the execution of infrastructure projects in the State. Governor Fubara gave the assurance when he received in audience the national executive of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), led by its President, Kene Nzekwe, at Government House, Port Harcourt on Thursday evening. The visit comes on the sidelines of the institute’s Annual General Meeting, tagged: “Garden City 2024”, and national conference with the theme, “Strengthening the Quantity Surveying Practices and Processes for Growth and Sustainability in a Turbulent Economy”. The Governor also stated that his administration will ensure that quantity surveyors in the State Civil Service get requisite certifications to enable them discharge their duties effectively and compete favourably with their peers anywhere in the country and the world. He commended the leadership and members of the institut...

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, accompanied by his wife, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, arrived Uyo International Airport on Friday for the burial ceremonies of late wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno.  They were received on arrival by the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator (Dr) Akon Eyakenyi. The Ijaw Community in Akwa Ibom State was also on ground to welcome the Governor and his wife to the State for the solemn event.

The body arrives at the venue, accompanied by His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, and members of the First Family. #thehomecoming #HomeComing