Partner Govt To Ensure Peace, Security Of Rivers, Gov Fubara Tasks Monarchs

•Presents Certificates Of Recognition, Staff Of Office To Four New Rulers

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has admonished traditional rulers to use their positions to partner government to promote peace and ensure that  lives and property are protected in their domains.

Governor Fubara gave the admonition during the presentation of Staff of Office and Certificates of Recognition to four newly recognized traditional rulers at Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday. 

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara (middle); Amanyanabo of Koniju, His Majesty, Winston Odize Alamina Oputibeya XII (2nd left); Eze Igbu-Ehuda IV, His Majesty, Eze Noble Friday Uwoh (2nd right); Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri, His Highness, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari (right); and Eze Igbu Orilukwoe, His Highness, Prince Ike Ehie (left); shortly after presentation of certificates of recognition and staff of office to four new monarchs by the Governor at Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.

Those recognized include: HRM Winston Odize Alamina Oputibeya XII, as the Amanyanabo of Koniju in Okrika Local Government Area; HRM Eze Noble Friday Uwoh (CSP rtd) as the Eze Igbu-Ehuda (Ahoada) IV in Ahoada-East Local Government Area; HRH Prince Ike Ehie as the Eze Igbu Orilukwoe in Ahoada- East Local Government Area; and HRH Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari as the Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in Degema Local Government Area.

While congratulating the four monarchs for the recognition, Governor Fubara urged them not to see their new positions as tool for personal aggrandizement, rather they should see it as a call for service and responsibility to help government protect lives and property in their respective domains.

He said, "Let me first of all, on behalf of the government, congratulate the four of you. It has not been an easy journey to get to this point. I know a lot of you have been working very hard to ensure the success of this day. Your appointment in terms of this recognition is not for personal aggrandizement, but a call for service, a responsibility to help us protect lives and property in your domains."

The Governor stated that though government has the power to withdraw the recognition from any traditional ruler found wanting, but quickly added that it is not his intention to exercise such authority, and warned them not to use the privileged positions to create problems in their domains, but join forces with government to ensure the success of the administration in it's avowed commitment to deliver dividends of democracy to the people.

He said, "I don't want you to see this elevation as another platform to create problems in your locality. We have the power to still withdraw the recognition, but I don't intend to do that. So, I want you to be partners with the government to ensure that we continue to succeed," he pointed out.

He added, "I know that you are all men of integrity. Support the course of governance so that we can all succeed together. It is really a privileged position, and I am very sure that you are going to use it to the best of the interest of your people."

In his opening remarks, the State Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Engr. Charles Amadi, said the newly recognized traditional rulers include two Royal Majesties and two Royal Highnesses, and commended Governor Fubara for adding into the number of Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in the State.



Signed

Nelson Chukwudi 

Chief Press Secretary to the Rivers State Governor 


Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Education Remains a Top Priority of Our Policy Thrust: Gov. Fubara

Image
The Rivers State Government says it will continue to place education as one of the top most priorities of its policy thrust. Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara stated this during the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt on Saturday 24th February, 2024. The Governor who spoke through his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, said although the University of Port Harcourt is a Federal University the State Government would continue to support and collaborate with it to place it in a path that  would be the envy of other institutions. “We shall support you because whenever we add value to this institution, you add double value to whatever we have placed before you and we shall continue to ensure that you are given a place of high distinction and excellence”, the Governor stressed. Governor Fubara disclosed that his administration was desirous to create the enabling environment to ensure Rivers State remains a preferred destination to achieve quality education in the count...
Read more

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE END OF AN ENLARGED MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

Image
The PDP Governors’ Forum under the leadership of H.E. Governor Bala A. Mohammed, CON, held an enlarged meeting at the Bauchi State Governors’ Lodge, Tatari Ali House, Asokoro on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Rising from the consultative meeting of the various organs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the Party resolved as follows: 1. The National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting originally slated for October 24, 2024, has been rescheduled to November 28, 2024. 2. The postponement is to ensure that the party goes into the forthcoming Ondo gubernatorial elections of November 16, 2024 with the unity and strength demanded to unseat the floundering All Progressive Congress, APC government in the state. 3. Reiterating the need for unity in the face of efforts by detractors to divide the party, the meeting called on all members to shun divisive utterances that could undermine ongoing efforts at strengthening the party to effectively play its role as the country’s main opposition, preparatory...
Read more

PDP Governors' Forum Urges Collaborative Efforts to Tackle Nigeria's Challenges

Image
At the conclusion of their meeting in Abuja on Monday, February 12th, 2024, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors' Forum, under the leadership of H.E Governor Bala Mohammed, CON, addressed pressing issues affecting Nigeria. The Forum expressed concern over the economic and security hardships faced by Nigerians, urging urgent collaborative efforts between the Federal Government and subnational governments to find lasting solutions. Emphasizing the need for state police, they stressed the importance of safeguards to prevent abuse of power. Additionally, the Forum highlighted the devaluation of the Naira and called on monetary and fiscal authorities to devise appropriate remedies. They also reaffirmed their commitment to revitalizing the PDP, positioning it as a formidable opposition party. The meeting concluded with a vote of confidence in the Iliya Damagum-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP, urging the initiation of meetings for party organs from Caucus to Natio...
Read more